When it comes to your smile health and vacation, we encourage you to remember that you can have a wonderful time if you consider some important tidbits before you embark on your journey. Or, you can proceed with reckless abandon and risk having the worst vacation ever! How to achieve the former? We can help. […]
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First, what does ‘conservative treatments’ mean? The term ‘conservative treatments‘ refers to treatments that are done in effort to conserve the integrity of the tooth. Conservation is key. Decisions are made and recommendations are made with the main objective of saving as much as the tooth with as little as disruption as possible. Dentistry focused […]
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With so much sunshine, everything is brighter! Your teeth should be no different. Whitening your teeth can get you that dazzling, bright smile you are looking for. Whitening your teeth is also the easiest and least invasive cosmetic form of dentistry that can also make a huge impact on your smile’s appearance. There are over-the-counter […]
Summertime is a great time for families. You want to be outdoors, but the endless outings can get expensive. When the kids start getting restless and bored, you need to find some new entertainment. The City of Ankeny is hosting free outdoor movies this summer. The event is called Movies Under the Stars. There is […]
Teeth grinding (also known as bruxism) is the literal grinding of your teeth against each other. It most often occurs by forcefully gritting the upper and lower jaw against each other, but misalignment of the jaw can cause bruxism. In the short term, teeth grinding can cause headaches, soreness, or stiffness in the jaw. In […]
The most important thing you can do for your teeth is to prevent problems before they arise. The cornerstone of preventative care is oral hygiene at home. You should brush and floss your teeth twice daily to keep your mouth less habitable for harmful bacteria. The next important piece of the prevention puzzle is keeping […]
There will likely be more than one time in your life during which you think to yourself, “I think I’ll skip my dental hygiene just this once!” Unfortunately, this will not provide you with any benefits whatsoever. While you go on about your business, assuming this one little skipped brushing (and flossing) session is no big […]
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What’s a nicer way to spend a summer evening than by hanging out in the park, while you recline, relax, and listen to some lovely tunes? Well, there’s really nothing better! Call up friends, tell the kids, and grab the bug repellant, so you don’t miss a beat at the Summer Sounds Concert Series! […]
You might not spend much time thinking about the amount of pressure placed against your teeth and jaws every single day. However, particularly when you overlook this factor, it can end up wreaking havoc on your oral health in a variety of ways. Did you know that keeping teeth and gums (and surrounding tissues) safe […]
What’s the story with fruit, you might wonder to yourself. One second, your family doctor is asking about your diet and whether you get enough fruits and vegetables every day. The next, we are asking about how much fruit you consume on a daily basis because it may be the cause of oral health issues, […]
