When you spend time getting more involved in understanding bruxism disorder, why it’s bad for your smile, how to know it’s there, and what to do about it, your experience can go one of two ways: You try to figure it all out on your own and you get a little bit confused. Or, you […]
Very Good Reasons To Follow Through On Sleep Apnea Treatment
What do you think about your current sleep apnea concern? Are you aware that you should probably do something about it but instead of seeking out more information and acting quickly, you’ve decided instead to just sweep it under the rug for now? As you might imagine, our compassionate Ankeny, IA team can empathize with […]
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Smile Safety: 3 Easy Things To Cut Back On
Sometimes, what you really set out to do for your smile health is to completely eliminate something that you feel certain isn’t good for you. However, when it’s something you really like or that you’re quite used to, the act of elimination becomes difficult if not impossible and you may even ask yourself: Why didn’t […]
Gentle Care: 3 Things You’re Getting Wrong
You might have some truly wonderful intentions when it comes to brushing and flossing your teeth. However, your efforts may completely fall flat. So, what on earth are you doing wrong, you wonder, when you set out with the goal of doing a wonderful job? Fortunately, our Ankeny, IA team can help you sort through […]
A Few Things To Remember About Plaque
There are some things that we would love for you to remember about plaque. While you may already have lots of preventive dental care details memorized (you probably know how often you should brush and floss and see our team for care), you might not really know the reasons behind your efforts. Take heart: Our […]
Teen Bingo February 2019
Are you always on the lookout for something fun for your teens to do after school? Why not mix things up, so they unwind with some fun instead of just hopping onto yet another screen? The upcoming Teen Bingo in Ankeny, IA just might be the nostalgic, good old-fashioned fun you’re always hoping to discover. […]
Your Local Dentist Explains: Levels Of Control And What To Do
As you spend any amount of time reflecting on your smile health, you may find that you feel a little bit uncomfortable about one particular detail: You don’t have complete control over every last detail! This can make you question whether your efforts are going to pay off. Why bother brushing, you wonder, if you […]
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February Family Fun: Keeping Smiles Healthy!
The lovely and heart-filled month of February is just about here, which means everyone has spring (and visions of candy) on their minds. What can you do, you wonder, to soar through the month with your family while having tons of fun and while avoiding the oral health consequences that you worry about, especially with […]
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Dental Care Products: Safe Or Unsafe?
As you do your best to remain focused on your oral health and to take care of your smile, you will come across products that go beyond your daily floss, brush, and toothpaste. Sometimes, you will feel confident in your knowledge of that particular item and whether it’s safe for your smile. In other cases, […]
Do I Need A Filling Or Crown Or…?
In many instances, we discover that patients assume that no matter what, if they have a cavity, they are going to need a dental filling. In many, many cases, it’s true that a filling is going to be the suggested means of treating existing tooth decay. However, this isn’t always true! Sometimes, you’ll need some […]
