You have heard before to keep your hands out of your mouth, to keep your fingers away from your lips, and more. Why? Well, because you can end up transferring germs to your mouth and you can cause other problems for yourself. However, you might wonder: What are you supposed to do when you need […]
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Does the idea of scheduling a dental checkup sound just fine to you? However, when the detail of “when” arises, you don’t have any answers as to what might motivate you to select a particular moment for setting up your dental exam? No problem! You, like many of our Ankeny, IA patients, have the best […]
Of course, with practicing the best dental care you possibly can for yourself, there’s a bit of self-criticism that absolutely has to come into play. What you really want is to be able to keep up with the details and never have to question a single thing! However, if you truly want to feel certain […]
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Your child used to have no problem brushing and flossing. You would announce that it’s time, everyone would head into the bathroom, and the dental hygiene would commence! However, something has changed. Your kiddo who was developing wonderful habits and a surprisingly nice level of dedication to brushing is suddenly shying away from it (or […]
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If you’ve always found something about airplanes and the act of flying to be mesmerizing, then the upcoming Central Iowa Airshow in our Ankeny, IA community is that nostalgic, time-honored event you will absolutely not want to miss! For newbies and those who have attended air shows in the past, this is an action-packed, fun-for-all […]
Are you under the impression that you know all you need to know about your toothbrush? If so, then you may be surprised to learn that we often discover our Ankeny, IA patients have in-depth knowledge about this dental hygiene product … but there is often a fact or two left to be uncovered. Rather […]
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Of course, if you find out that you are dealing with grinding and clenching, which we refer to as bruxism disorder, it’s only natural to feel a quick twinge of sadness. Nobody wants the function of their smile to be less than exceptional! With that said, however, our Ankeny, IA team reminds you that as […]
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Your future is most certainly something that can include a very healthy smile, healthy gums, and it doesn’t have to include any damage, trauma, or upset as the result of gingivitis. With that said, you may be excited to hear that keeping your gums healthy is easy but you may also not really know how […]
Sometimes, dental care can be confusing. Not because you’re not sure how to keep your teeth and gums clean or how to access professional care when you need it. Instead, you may find that you hear terminology that seems to be identical but you realize there are likely some subtle nuances that make them different! […]
When planning to head out for a nice experience in our Ankeny, IA community can mean sensory overload, you may choose the library as a quiet and relaxing environment. However, depending on the time of day and the particular events scheduled, this venue may prove to be just what you’re looking for or just the […]
