Are you still considering the charcoal toothpaste trend because it seems easy, it seems quick, it seems very accessible, and you’re really tired of your yellow smile? What if our Ankeny, IA team was to tell you that brushing with charcoal is nearly equivalent to brushing with a mouthful of rocks and that it might […]
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As you know, dental crowns are one of the restorative treatments that we offer our patients when they are in need of help with saving a damaged or unhealthy tooth! You may also know that we offer very beautiful crowns crafted from porcelain or zirconia and that sometimes, a crown may be suggested for cosmetic […]
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Our Ankeny, IA team is well aware that the first thing you might not necessarily feel when you learn it’s time for a dental filling is pure joy. However, we remind all patients, from those who are sort-of-okay with dental care to those who experience some amount of dental anxiety the same thing: Fillings are […]
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Did you know that there’s evidence that shows learning to sign with your baby can help your child learn to express feelings, which may lessen the chance of upset? If you’ve been considering becoming familiar with some sign language basics and sharing them with your son or daughter, then the upcoming Songs & Signs Story […]
How to deal with the fact that you need a lot of work in 2019, you wonder? Here you are just cracking open a brand new calendar full of promise, hopes, and dreams, but your restorative dental care needs abound! Fortunately, your local dentist in Ankeny, IA can help you feel so much better about […]
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Gum disease is one of the most common dental health issues that adults deal with, and it could potentially lead to serious complications for your oral health. That’s because, in its severe stages, gum disease becomes the biggest risk factor in tooth loss. At our Ankeny, IA, dental office, we can help you avoid making […]
Tooth loss affects enough people that you might confuse it as something that happens to everyone. However, one of the most important facts about tooth loss is that isn’t inevitable. These days, more patients in Ankeny, IA, are able to preserve their healthy, natural smiles for life thanks to consistent, personalized dental care. Even those […]
The basics of good hygiene aren’t complicated. Most people know that brushing twice a day and flossing at least once is the only way to keep their teeth clean. They also realize that visiting their dentist regularly is the only way to prevent or treat any dental health issue that might develop. However, some patients […]
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While preventive dental care like routine checkups and cleanings should always be scheduled regularly, others are designed to address specific problems as they arise, and before they can grow more severe. For example, when patients at our Ankeny, IA, dental office exhibit signs of gingivitis, or early gum disease, we often recommend custom perio treatment […]
When you visit your Ankeny, IA dentist, you may hear a reference to “restorative” and “cosmetic” procedures. A restorative procedure fixes something, for instance, a filling can restore a tooth to health, if it is suffering from a cavity. The most common cosmetic dental procedure is teeth-whitening, which brightens a smile that is otherwise healthy. […]
