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Eat Your Way to a Healthier Smile

Whether we know the exact values on the food pyramid, we’re all familiar with this chart of what makes up a balanced diet. Over time, scientists and health professionals have made changes to the food pyramid as more research has been done about what our bodies need to be healthy and well nourished. The most […]

Crafty Ways to Make Dental Hygiene Fun for Kids

Do your kids hate to brush their teeth? Do they complain about getting bored on long summer days? We have a solution for both! Today, we’ll explain a couple of crafts that can make dental hygiene seem fun and keep your kids occupied and happy. Materials You will need the following items for the crafts: […]

Dry Mouth Escalates Quickly; Don’t Let the Problem Persist

Do you feel like you have cotton in your mouth constantly? Everyone’s mouth is dry sometimes, but if you have consistent dry mouth, you shouldn’t delay treatment. Dry mouth, known medically as xerostomia, occurs when you don’t have enough saliva in your mouth. This can be caused by several factors, including: Stress Cancer treatments, such […]

Oral Cancer Screenings from Your Ankeny Family Dentist Can Save Your Life

As a general and family dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust sees patients with a variety of dental cases and needs. One of those needs is oral cancer. Because oral cancer is often detected in the later stages, it has a higher mortality rate than that of other health problems, including several other forms of cancer. Unfortunately, […]

Take Care of Your Teeth and Slow Down the Aging Process, Part 2

Our teeth are incredibly strong. They constantly endure extreme temperature and pressure from the chewing, crunching and biting we do. Still, everyday wear and tear and the natural aging process take a toll on our teeth, Follow this advice to prevent your age from showing in your smile. Preventing Stains on Your Teeth Certain foods-especially […]

Keep Your Smile Beautiful with Composite Dental Fillings

Of all the restorative and cosmetic dental procedures available, many patients are most familiar with dental fillings. Over the years, the composition of dental fillings has changed quite a bit. If you had cavities when you were a child, it’s likely they were filled with dark amalgam fillings, which were initially developed from a combination […]

Take Care of Your Teeth and Slow Down the Aging Process, Part 1

Our teeth are incredibly strong. They constantly endure extreme temperature and pressure from the chewing, crunching, and biting we do. Still, everyday wear and tear and the natural aging process take a toll on our teeth. Follow this advice to prevent your age from showing in your smile. Preventing Acid Erosion The biggest threat to […]

Giving Ankeny and Polk City Smiles for Life

Dental Impressions in Ankeny, Iowa, is all about creating smiles for families from Polk City, Bondurant, Elkhart, Alleman, and the surrounding communities. Being a family dentist is a very specific-and rewarding-job. I have the opportunity to treat entire families in my office at one time, making it a convenient option for dental health for families […]

7 Steps for a Better Smile

Quality oral health goes a long way. Having a healthy mouth is an intricate part of having a healthy body. Considering how important oral health is, it seems like it would be hard to achieve and maintain, but think again. Follow these 7 simple steps, and you’ll be on your way to stellar dental health […]

How to Choose the Best Toothpaste for You and Your Family

Visiting the dentist every six months for regular dental exams and cleanings is the best thing you can do for your oral health, but at-home dental hygiene is just as important. Your best bet for keeping your mouth healthy between dental appointments is by having a thorough at-home dental hygiene regiment. This all starts with […]

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