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Bad Dental Habits to Kick this Spring

Spring is about new beginnings. Baby animals are born, flowers bloom, and leaves return to tree branches. When you think about spring, you may not make a connection to your oral health, but this season of change is the perfect time to stop bad dental habits. Ankeny dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust has tips for freshening […]

Top 4 Worst Foods for Your Teeth Explained by Ankeny Dentist

How Sugar Forms Cavities Infamous for its cavity causing nature, sugar gets a bad reputation for a reason. When sugar reacts with bacteria to produce acid, it eats away the enamel of the tooth. As the first defense against tooth decay, enamel is the hardest substance produced by the body, but once it is lost, […]

Missing Teeth? Ankeny Dentist Addresses Tooth Loss with Dental Implants

Some people believe that tooth loss naturally occurs when a person ages. Despite this common misconception, your teeth are meant to last your entire life. Tooth loss is caused by gum disease, severe decay, and traumatic injury—not aging. Dr. Amanda Foust understands that tooth loss is emotionally distressing and works compassionately to restore the smiles […]

Ankeny Dentist Addresses Myths about Gum Disease

You have probably been told by our staff to floss your teeth daily to protect your mouth from gum disease. Estimates show that three out of four adults in the U.S. will develop some form of gum disease. In early stages, gum disease is curable if addressed with proper oral hygiene and professional treatment. However, […]

Types of Teeth and Their Functions

When you look in the mirror, you may notice that your teeth are different sizes and shapes. Each tooth plays a different role in helping you eat and speak. Dr. Foust can examine all 32 of your permanent teeth to make sure each one is clean, healthy, and functioning properly. Incisors: Your incisors are the […]

Celebrating Women in Dentistry in Ankeny

Did you know that a national and international holiday share this week in March? Today is International Women’s Day, and March 6th was National Dentist Day. You may be wondering how these two holidays relate. Originally called International Working Women’s day, the combination of National Dentist Day calls to attention the growing female workforce in […]

Heart Health Myths Dispelled by Your Ankeny Dentist

You have probably seen or heard something in the media pertaining to heart disease. This is because the American Heart Association and the medical community designate February as a month to raise awareness for heart disease. Although we provide excellent dental care at Dental Impressions, we also care about your general health too. In honor […]

Dental Impressions’ Smile Makeover Quiz

Have you ever wondered if cosmetic dentistry would be a good option for you? Do you gaze at movie stars’ illustrious smiles with envy? You’ve probably heard about cosmetic dentistry in the news. Maybe you have even had a friend or coworker receive treatment for a chipped or stained tooth. Did you know that cosmetic […]

Sugarless Gum is Good for Your Oral Health

We know that eating candy is bad for our teeth. Our parents and dentists have told us this since we were young. However, if we opt for sugarless gum and breath mints containing xylitol, we can enjoy consuming something sweet without worrying if we are damaging our teeth. What is Xylitol? Xylitol is frequently used […]

Children’s Dentistry Quiz for Ankeny Parents

Have you ever wondered how much you know about your child’s dental care? Perhaps you are curious about the best approach to take to make sure that your child establishes healthy oral hygiene habits or how frequently your son or daughter should visit the dentist. Test your knowledge with the quiz below. 1. When should […]

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