There are few things more frustrating than trying to brush away bad breath only to find that your efforts have failed. After all, every person you come into contact with may catch a whiff of your not-so-lovely smelling breath and want to run in the other direction. They may even assume you’re not practicing good […]
St. Paddy’s Day: A Fun Time For Dental Hygiene
When you think about St. Paddy’s Day, the very last thing that enters your mind might be the importance of dental hygiene. This, of course, is precisely why we are showcasing what a wonderful opportunity this is to get excited about caring for your smile. Whether you’re indulging in green-dyed beer, green food-coloring-enhanced rice crispy […]
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Q&A: Oral Cancer Screenings
If nobody has ever talked with you about oral cancer before, it’s probably not really the type of topic you’re itching to bring up. The good news is that while it may be a bit uncomfortable to discuss, it’s something that we can explain, help you avoid, and even detect well before any serious advancement […]
2 Times It’s Not Periodontal Disease
The more you become familiar with periodontal disease, the better you will be at recognizing symptoms and remembering that your dental checkups are a very important aspect of prevention. What you might not be so great at yet is recognizing that there are some problems that may lead to discomfort, irritation, and inflammation that are […]
Neglecting Gingivitis: A Slippery Slope
You may wonder why we are so serious about gum disease. Isn’t it just some inflammation, you wonder? Isn’t the big problem tooth decay and all that can come with it? As a matter of fact, protecting your gum health is just as important as protecting your teeth. Without your gums and the other tissues […]
What’s Missing In My Child’s Dental Hygiene?
If your kids are brushing and flossing every day, you likely feel that they are on track. However, you may start wondering if there are some additional details or subtle nuances you need to pick up on to make sure your child’s dental hygiene is impeccable instead of simply something that does an “okay” job. […]
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Want A Better Looking Smile?
If you ask most people out there how they feel about how their smiles look, they’ll be able to come up with at least one thing they’d like to improve. For many of our dental patients, a common question focuses on this topic. How to achieve a better looking smile? As you may have guessed, there’s […]
Periodontal Details: What Does It All Mean?
When we inform you that you should schedule periodontal treatment with our practice, your reaction is likely going to be a multi-faceted one. Of course, patients immediately feel relieved that there’s a solution to the negative changes impacting their oral health. Then, however, they realize they have a surprisingly long list of questions. Isn’t there […]
Ankeny Genealogy Chapter Event
Did you know that the name of our town comes from The Ankenys, a family who settled in Iowa and then had quite a significant impact in our history? This upcoming Ankeny Genealogy Chapter event will open your eyes to where our town came from through an author presentation! Head out to learn about how […]
Is Dental Hygiene All I Need?
You might convince yourself that you only need dental hygiene to protect your smile. While it’s absolutely true that you do need to brush your teeth and to floss your smile to keep your oral health protected, this isn’t the only thing you need. You will need professional care, as well. You will also need […]
