You might have some trouble fully understanding bruxism disorder right off the bat. You hear things like “it’s when you grind your teeth” and wonder if that means occasionally moving them back and forth when you’re deep in thought is the same as bruxism. You wonder if the symptoms you think you have must be […]
Learn And Play Rummikub
Have you ever heard of Rummikub before? If you happen to have a love for board games and the like (with card games as a particular favorite), you just might enjoy Rummikub! If you’ve never heard of it but love learning new games, this may become your new most beloved pastime. Become familiar at the […]
Stop Thinking Of Your Gums As Secondary!
You may find that without necessarily doing it on purpose, you consider your teeth your primary concern and your gums your secondary concern. The truth is, your gum health is extremely important. Just as important, in fact, as your dental health. When you brush your teeth, you shouldn’t think, “Oh, I just don’t feel like […]
When You Can (And Cannot) Place Veneers
You may know all about porcelain veneers, the benefits they offer, the types of esthetic issues they correct, how they will look, the fact that they can appear extremely natural and beautiful, and more! What’s not to love, you ask yourself? However, if you’ve skipped over one very important detail (candidacy), you may not have […]
When You Want Teeth Whitening But…
There are some funny things that may happen to you when you realize you want teeth whitening. First, you feel happy. You like the idea … no, you love the idea of your whiter smile. However, then, the funny thing happens! You find yourself inundated with reasons you think you might not be able to […]
Sixth Annual Ankeny Authors Fair
Do you love reading? Fancy an afternoon wrapped up in a blanket on your comfiest chair, as you pore over the words of your favorite author? Taking a bit of time out of your schedule to head to the Sixth Annual Ankeny Authors Fair is sure to put a smile on your face! […]
Kids And Facial Trauma: Things To Remember
Did you know that April is National Facial Protection Month? What you may also overlook is the fact that facial trauma is something that can happen to anyone, kids included, even though it sounds like the type of thing that happens to “someone else.” Take a few pointers to heart, so you know you’re offering […]
What’s Wrong With My Smile?
If you don’t know what’s wrong with your smile but you know it doesn’t feel, look, or work like it used to, there is an easy path you can take to arrive at answers, as well as care for your oral health. First, remember that when issues develop, they are generally unlikely to “go away” […]
Wash Your Hands! It’s For Your Smile.
You might not think much about prepping for your brushing and flossing sessions. As long as you have what you need at your disposal (a toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss), then you’re good to go, right? Well … almost. While you’ve got the dental hygiene products necessary to get the job done, you might want […]
Cosmetic Changes: Can They Be Made?
You might really want to change something about your smile but you convince yourself that your concern is very unique and likely untreatable. If there’s anything we’d like you to remember about cosmetic care within dentistry, it’s that it is much more versatile than you might imagine. Even if you don’t find exactly what you’re […]
