If you’re getting into the bathroom and going through your dental hygiene as we suggest for healthy smiles, then you’re doing it at least twice daily. Once, you’ll brush and floss. Once, you’ll just brush. It’s an easy system! So, how might you be going overboard and, in an effort to clean your smile, actually […]
Teen Minecraft And Robotics Night
Love seeing the amazing things your teens can do with Minecraft? Are they quite taken with robotics? As impressed as you are, do you ever think to yourself, “Hmm, this is great but I would sure love it if my kid was hanging out with other kids in real life” but virtual reality frequently wins? […]
Quiz: Halitosis And Dental Hygiene
Did you know that if you’re not caring for your oral health according to our suggestions, that your smile is probably not very clean and, as a result, isn’t going to smell very good either? When you don’t keep up with the essentials for a squeaky clean grin, bad breath often follows. So, what to […]
Your Toothbrush: Know Its Limits
If we were to ask you to write down a list of the things you can definitely accomplish with your toothbrush, could you do it? Then, what if we were to ask you to write down some things that patients frequently think they can accomplish with their toothbrushes (but that they really can’t), would you […]
Meet Our Team Member: Shelley!
We would like to introduce you to Shelley, the newest member of our dental care family! She just joined us for 2017 and we are so happy to have her on board. We know our patients adored Crystal and the care she provided at our practice (and we will miss her!) but we are most […]
Smile Care: Add More Water To Your Day
If you’ve ever talked with us about the drinks that are good for your smile and then those that are not so wonderful, you know that water is always good and always beneficial for your oral health. You may also realize that you’re not getting enough of it lately. In addition to the fact that […]
2nd Through 4th Grade Basketball Registration
Has your son or daughter been extremely excited about upcoming basketball league? If so, you won’t want to miss the registration deadline. Make sure to set aside time to sign up your children for Ankeny Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball Leagues, so they can look forward to a very fun and active start to the […]
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Dental Checkups: Some Very Common Questions (And Answers)
There are lots and lots of questions that patients come up with about dental checkups. You might discover that once you have a single set of questions answered, you come up with yet another. There is nothing wrong with this. In fact, we will be happy to answer anything you come up with! For now, […]
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Periodontitis: How Much Do You Know?
Periodontitis is a dental term for gum disease (periodontal disease) that has progressed untreated, and is causing the gums to pull away from the teeth, and allow infection to seep beneath the gums. While the early stage of periodontal disease (called gingivitis) can sometimes be reversed by careful brushing and flossing, periodontitis needs attention from […]
Visits: Timing Is Everything
Is there something about scheduling your dental visits with us that makes you feel a little bit frantic? Does the idea of coming in for care result in instant exhaustion but you’re not entirely sure why? If so, we think we may have some very helpful suggestions for you in regard to setting up appointments. […]
