We know you’re not too excited about coming in for your deep cleaning to address periodontal problems. However, we encourage you to let go of any feelings you’re experiencing at the moment of frustration, guilt, or anything else in the realm of negativity. Instead, we suggest you start feeling relieved and optimistic about your upcoming […]
Jazz In July: Betsy Hickok Quartet
Calling all jazz super-enthusiasts! If you’re never one to pass up an opportunity to enjoy live jazz (and if you know anything about the 30 plus years the Metro Arts Alliance has been performing its Jazz in July event), then it’s time to prepare! The Jazz In July: Betsy Hickok Quartet event is nearly here! […]
3 Ways Enamel Becomes Damaged
Did you know that your tooth enamel, though it is prized as the hardest substance in the human body, is something that can become damaged? Unfortunately, even though you might think you’re doing an exceptional job protecting this outer layer of each tooth in your smile, you may actually end up leaving enamel exposed to […]
Dental Help: Save Yourself From The Worst Vacation
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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The Reasoning Behind Conservative Treatments
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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Get A Brighter Smile For The Summer
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 […]
Free Movie Under The Stars
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 […]
Signs You Are Grinding Your Teeth
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 Importance Of Professional Cleanings
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 […]
Dental Hygiene: Don’t Give Into The Urge To Skip
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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