Your Polk City Dentist Explains the Effects of Caffeine on Your Smile

Everyone needs a little energy boost every once in a while, but is sipping caffeine throughout the day the healthiest thing for your smile? Today Ankeny/Polk City dentist Dr. Amanda Foust of Dental Impressions will discuss the effects this substance can have on the health of your teeth and gums, as well as your overall […]

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How to Improve Every Dental Prosthetic

Tooth loss happens so frequently, you might confuse it as being a natural part of aging. If you expect it, then it might not be so shocking if it happens to you. However, teeth serve a vital purpose by preparing your food for digestion, as well as upholding the structures surrounding your mouth. With the […]

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Metal Fillings Targeting in Growing Debate Surrounding Mercury

For several decades, health experts have been waging a heated battle over the use of silver amalgam fillings, which contain approximately 50% mercury. This is a highly toxic metal that can cause a number of serious health conditions such as neurological dysfunction, Alzheimer’s, high cholesterol, and digestive disorders. Despite these risks, many specialists, including those […]

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Celebrate National School Breakfast Week with Tips from Your Dentist

March 3 through 7 is National School Breakfast week, a campaign designed to raise awareness of the importance of eating a healthy breakfast every day. The theme for 2014 is “Take Time for School Breakfast.” Experts say that children who eat a nutritious morning meal get better test scores, have fewer behavioral issues, and are […]

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A Wiser Use for Lost Baby Teeth and Wisdom Teeth

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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