When you’re having trouble remembering that your brushing isn’t enough to maintain a completely healthy smile, we like to offer our help. Remember that your dental hygiene also needs to include flossing and that even when you’re on track with this part of your smile care, you still need to see our Ankeny, IA team, […]
Ankeny Summerfest 2019
Summerfest 2019 is nearly here! If you’ve enjoyed this four-day festival in the past, then you are all ready to go and have likely been planning for months, as you wait in anticipation! However, if this Ankeny, IA tradition is new to you, then you may not know what’s in store (fortunately, it’s certainly something […]
Problematic Smile Gaps: What To Do About Them?
Are you dealing with one type of gap or another in terms of your smile? Maybe it’s a gap that you can see! Perhaps it’s a gap that’s figurative and that makes it somewhat difficult for you to maintain your oral health. Whether literal or metaphorical, our Ankeny, IA team reminds you that we are […]
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Your “Where” Questions About Smile Care (And Easy Answers)
You might have some questions about smile care that come and go! Over time, you may occasionally notice some trends in your questioning! If you are like many of our Ankeny, IA patients, you realize that you may end up with a lot “where” questions that you just can’t quite seem to sort out on […]
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Dry Mouth During Summer: 4 Changes To Make
Did you know that dry mouth is something that can happen to you all year round? Were you aware that when it happens over the course of summer, there happen to be some very easy, seasonally-motivated changes you can make that can have a serious impact (as your saliva levels get to go back to […]
12th Annual All-City Play Day!
Do you ever think back fondly on summer days, field day at school, and more? Perhaps you occasionally have that itch to head to the park and play all day! We bet your kids love outdoor activities when the weather is warm, too, and probably beg to stay and keep playing when the day is […]
Smile Care: Beneficial Changes For Morning
How is your morning experience going in terms of your smile care? Would you say that you have your approach, technique, and plans so down pat that there’s absolute zero room for improvement? If you’re slowly shaking your head from side to side, then don’t worry: You’re not alone! The morning time is often full […]
What’s Gone Wrong With Your Smile Routine?
Has something gone terribly awry with your smile routine? Is your home dental care sort of on track but not as streamlined as you’d like? Maybe when we talk with you about your routine, you secretly think to yourself, “Routine? What routine?” Whatever the case, our Ankeny, IA practice is pleased to inform you that […]
The Things Your Ignored Cavity Interrupts
You may figure that you can just ignore that cavity that we have diagnosed (or that you are fairly certain you have) for a while. In fact, it’s just decay, you think to yourself, and this is something that happens to lots of people! So, you probably have a while before it’s really that big of […]
“Nope” Answers To Veneer Questions
There are many ways to look at treatments that you’re considering for your smile. Generally speaking, you begin the process of learning by asking open-ended questions and then receiving the information you’re looking for, as you memorize key facts. However, you may wonder: What happens when you have lots of information but you are still […]
