If you are missing teeth, it can cause enormous embarrassment. However, despite your self-consciousness, you may have neglected dental treatment because you dread the thought of unnatural looking or ill-fitting false teeth. Fortunately, modern innovations in dentistry allow your Ankeny, IA dentist to provide you with synthetic teeth that are nearly indistinguishable from natural teeth. […]
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Without teeth, life can be a serious struggle. Tooth loss can make day-to-day tasks like speaking and chewing very difficult. As a result, people who suffer tooth loss often experience a lower quality of life. Thankfully, though, your Ankeny IA dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust, offers dentures as a solution to tooth loss and the struggles […]
How Gum Disease Develops When a person develops gum disease, it is because certain oral bacteria have been allowed to linger in the mouth and on teeth near the gum line. These bacteria will inflame the gums, causing gingivitis, and if they are not removed, they can cause further damage by attacking the ligaments and […]
Having unstable dentures can put a serious damper on your life. When dentures are unsteady, it may feel as though embarrassment is lurking around every corner as your dentures threaten to slip. In addition, unstable dentures can make speaking more difficult as the facial muscles tense unconsciously in an effort to keep the dentures stable. […]
Whether by tooth decay or bruxism (teeth grinding), teeth can grow weaker, putting them at risk of cracking or breaking. When teeth suffer this kind of trauma, it is important that they receive dental attention immediately. If you suffer a cracked or broken tooth, visit your Ankeny IA dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust, immediately. Dr. Foust can repair […]
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You may not think of toothaches as being very serious. However, toothaches stem from a variety of causes. Thus, determining the seriousness of a toothache depends very much upon its diagnosis. As a general rule, your Ankeny IA dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust, recommends seeking dental assistance if you have a toothache that lingers for several […]
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Restorative dentistry offers many solutions for tooth loss. Of these solutions, you have probably heard of dentures and even dental bridges. But how familiar are you with partial dentures? To find out, test your knowledge with the following quiz from your Ankeny IA dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust, and check your answers below. […]
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Do you attend a dental cleaning once every six months? If you don’t, your oral health regimen could use a bit of a tune up. To find out why dental cleanings are so important to the health of your mouth, read the following information from your Ankeny IA dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust. […]
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Is your child a thorough brusher? Chances are you probably have to struggle just to get your child to brush his or her teeth. Thus, you may not be paying much attention to your child’s technique. Here to help you with your child’s homecare habits is your Ankeny IA dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust. She shares […]
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Interested in keeping your family’s smiles gorgeous and healthy? In today’s blog, your , Dr. Amanda Foust, offers tips on maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Try our fun quiz to learn more about protecting the smiles of those closest to your heart. […]
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