You might think a lot about isolated concerns that may crop up when your smile is weak. For instance, you may worry about breaking a tooth. Or, you may feel concerned about developing cavities. What you may overlook in a broader sense, however, is that if your smile is weak, these problems are more likely. […]
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Has your son or daughter ever mentioned wishing they could be in a real life fairy tale? The type of magical experience in which beautiful princesses abound, as everyone is dressed up, and the most decadent of treats line a sea of tables? Well, then! Register soon for the Winter Princess Gala! It’s everything you […]
Of course, we don’t assume that the first thing out of your mouth at your Thanksgiving gathering, as you go around your meal table discussing what you’re thankful for, is that you are grateful for family dental care (though we wouldn’t be disappointed if this were true!). However, we would like to do our best […]
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Yes, we love providing you with as much pre-support for holiday time as possible. Why is that, you ask? Well, because we know from dealing with patients for years and years that this time of year can be lovely and tranquil … or it can be fraught with preventable oral health problems that lead to […]
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So, you brush your teeth two times a day. You floss it, too. You know that you’re doing what we have told you that you need to do at home to ensure your smile is healthy, that it remains clean and beautiful, but you still end up with a grin that’s discolored instead of brilliant! […]
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What’s that you have in those boxes that you rarely look at but that you’d really like to do something about? Is it your collection of VHS tapes that include your favorite movies, home videos, and more? If you’ve been wondering (possibly for many years) what to do with them, now that you don’t even […]
Our Ankeny, IA team always reminds you to practice your dental hygiene both in the morning and then in the evening. However, we’re not always incredibly specific about when in the evening or what should (or shouldn’t) happen between your second brushing and flossing session for the day and bedtime. The truth is, though, it’s […]
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Are you sure about what it’s going to take to protect dental implants, should you choose them for your smile? Do you know how to protect those that are already in place? When it comes to keeping these root-replacements safe (and their restorations, too), you might not really feel certain about what’s required. Should you […]
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Are you in need of some serious help with sugar? You know that it’s “bad” and can lead to problems but what you’d really like is to better understand how to navigate your family’s consumption of sweets. When is it okay? What’s better and what’s worse? What’s the main problem, you wonder? Fortunately, when it […]
There are few things more disappointing than learning something you absolutely love could be bad for your smile health. You already know that sugar isn’t good for your teeth and gums, which is certainly not something that makes you very happy! When you learn that it’s possible your daily snacking could also prove hazardous, well […]
