Throughout America, people begin preparing for their holiday travels. Family gatherings, holiday parties, and seasonal events will all kick up soon. Pumpkins, cranberries, turkeys, and the like will all grace the tops of serving tables throughout Ankeny and beyond. November also serves as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in the United States. Currently, over 13% of the […]
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The smell of a cooked turkey can tantalize the senses and cause many a mouth to water. Herbs and spices add dazzling flavors and aromas to a plethora of dishes. As the fall season continues and the holidays approach, many people search for spices with added health benefits. Your Ankeny family dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust, […]
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Parenting can overwhelm even the most experienced nurturers. Noticing odd lesions or cysts in the mouths of infants can leave parents worried, anxious, or confused about potential treatment for their young children. One visible dental issue seen at an early age involves eruption cysts. These cysts appear bluish in most cases, but can present themselves […]
A lackluster smile can negatively impact a person’s confidence level. Many patients report covering their mouth when they smile due to embarrassment caused by yellowing or stained teeth. A laundry list of foods and beverages exist which contribute to staining and discoloration. Many people are aware that coffee and red wine stain teeth, but soy […]
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An embarrassing smile can be a nuisance to deal with as teeth discolor due to craze lines. Smiles often lose their luster over time. When craze lines appear, they typically run vertically on the surface of tooth enamel. Over time, stains can develop in craze lines which could be difficult to remove with standard brushing. […]
Do you ever wonder about the bacteria living in your mouth? The presence of bacteria in the human mouth is inevitable. Some are beneficial, while others can prove harmful to your oral health. In many cases, the effects of harmful oral bacteria could be minimized with an improved oral health regimen. Your Ankeny dentist, Dr. […]
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Are you planning to snack on a candy bar this Halloween? As October arrives, candy will be consumed at alarming rates throughout the country, by adults and children. The amount of sugar and acids found in Halloween candy can be extremely harmful to teeth — and lead to cavities — which leads to toothaches. Rule […]
Chipped, stained, or misshapen teeth can impact your confidence and keep you from smiling. Thankfully, many cosmetic issues can be resolved with the application of porcelain veneers. Now a staple in cosmetic dentistry, the use of porcelain veneers allows Dr. Amanda Foust to repair misshapen or stained teeth with ease. She can customize the veneer shade, […]
How much do you know about maintaining good oral health? If you’ve been reading our blog regularly, chances are, you know quite a bit. At our Ankeny dental office we encourage our patients to learn as much as possible about the healthy habits that promote good dental health. Test your knowledge with this quiz from […]
Soda is one of the leading causes of tooth decay in the United States. The average American consumes roughly 50 gallons of soda per year, three times the average amount consumed in 1970. Due to the rising trend in soda intake among both adolescents and adults, your Ankeny dentist, Dr. Foust, would like to explore […]
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