Are you a sentimental parent? After the tooth fairy deposits treasure underneath your child’s pillow, do you store the teeth away, lovingly wrapped up in tissue paper? While you might cherish your child’s lost teeth, there is a more valuable use for them. Scientists have discovered that lost baby teeth, extracted wisdom teeth, and even […]
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Unless you are a model or entertainer, you may assume that the appearance of your teeth has nothing to do with your career success. While it is true that no businessman or woman should receive different treatment based on their looks, a stunning smile can actually boost your own self-confidence, leading you to smile more […]
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One of the best things about working at Dental Impressions of Ankeny is the opportunity to meet so many interesting, inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds. We love hearing about compassionate, creative individuals who, like us, work hard to bring about positive changes in the lives of others. Along with Dr. Amanda Foust, a […]
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For as long as most of us can remember, we’ve been told to brush, brush, brush our teeth in an effort to ward off tooth decay, gum disease, and other dental maladies. Children often brush their teeth with excessive force, a well-meaning bad habit that typically disappears within a few years. For some adults, however, […]
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With the second half of the 2013-2014 school year in full swing, parents everywhere face the task of packing kids’ lunches with healthy, tasty snacks. As you stare down grocery aisles stocked with sugary, salty packaged foods, the task seems almost impossible. Not so, says Dr. Amanda Foust, a general dentist in Alkeny IA, but […]
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If you have lost one or more teeth, you’re not alone. Millions of adults experience tooth loss at some point in their lives. Many patients are surprised to discover the impact that losing even a single tooth can have on their quality of life. Fortunately, Ankeny IA dentist Dr. Amanda Foust points out that you have options. […]
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Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard of dental implants. Websites, pop-up ads, and billboards on your commute to work advertise them as the Next Big Thing in restorative and prosthetic dentistry. The American Academy of Implant Dentistry reports that well over 3 million people now have at least one dental implant, and […]
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It is much simpler to care for your teeth while they are healthy than it is to restore them to health when they become unhealthy. Thus, preventive dental care is very important when it comes to your oral health, which is why your Ankeny, Iowa general dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust, has put together the following list of dental […]
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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 […]
