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 […]
Q&A: Your Local Dentist Talks About Porcelain Care
If you’re excited about the changes you’re going to make to your smile with porcelain, whether that means you’re going to receive veneers or you are coming in for a porcelain crown, one thing is certain: You might end up with a whole lot of questions because you’re just not sure what to make of […]
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Bruxism Disorder: Autumn Hazards To Avoid!
Your bruxism disorder is not only at the mercy of your decision to come in, meet with our team, and head home with oral appliance therapy to make it better. You may forget about the fact that the simple changing of the seasons can play a serious role in whether you’re on track with protecting […]
Teen “Pumpkin Chuck” Event 2018
Have you ever seen a pumpkin smashed in the middle of the road and wondered who threw it there? Perhaps your teens saw the same thing and yelled, “Cool!” as you drove by the bright orange mess. While your kiddos are well-mannered enough not to recreate this on their own, perhaps the upcoming Teen “Pumpkin […]
A Few Reminders For Our New Patients
Are you a new patient with us? If so, then we are so happy you have joined our Ankeny, IA dental practice as your dental care home! We know, of course, that as you get started, you will probably come up with questions along the way (and that your priority is gaining a sense of […]
Dental Treatments For Your “Best” Smile
How are you supposed to know what you need for your best smile? Is this strictly limited to preventive care, you wonder? What makes one type of restoration “better” than another? How about cosmetic dental care? Is it something that is going to be necessary to get to the pinnacle of your smile potential? We […]
Your Smile: Why You Don’t Have To Be Afraid
You may find that you feel nervous about your smile at times because you aren’t always certain about how to protect it. Then, even when you do know how to protect it, a lot of “what if” questions surface and you start worrying about all of the little tiny things that could go wrong. What […]
Pumpkin Treats For Autumn Q&A: Smile Friend Or Foe?
The second the weather changes over to feeling even the slightest bit chilly, you can rest assured that you will begin seeing pumpkin-based treats popping up all over the place! You’ll see pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin hot cocoa, pumpkin soup, and the list will continue to grow the cooler it gets. […]
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Why It’s Okay To Just Learn More About Implants
Remember that when you’re exploring your options for replacing your missing teeth, it’s not a decision we expect you to take lightly! Instead, we will not be surprised at all if you want to take time to examine a variety of options for your smile. When dental implants come into the picture, of course, we […]
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Leaf Collection Days 2018
Of course, with all of the things that we absolutely, wholeheartedly love about autumn, there comes the beautiful yet inevitably messy falling of the leaves. While you may give yourself the time to enjoy the beautiful blanket of foliage that surrounds your home, the time comes when they need to be gathered up! If you […]
