We know your kids are excited to go trick-or-treating next week! Halloween is an exciting time for kids to dress up as their favorite characters and collect an abundance of candy. Before you and your family enjoy this holiday, the team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, has a few tips to protect your child’s […]
Category: Children’s Dentistry
Is It Time To Bring Your Kids In For Their Checkup?
Halloween is just a few weeks away, so now is a great time to remind you to bring your kids in for their biannual dental appointment. We know that your little ones will want to enjoy their sweets without worry, but it can be hard to do that if they have cavities or other oral […]
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Time For A Back-To-School Checkup?
When your child heads back to the classroom for the fall semester, start things off with an exam. Their routine oral health maintenance is a big part of keeping their smile safe as they age, and that means taking the time for their biannual checkups. These appointments include a visual examination, advanced imagery, and a […]
Three Ways You Can Help Your Child Feel Excited About Their Dentist Appointment
If your little one feels anxious about seeing the dentist, it can cause the appointment to be stressful for the team, yourself, and your kids. Dental-related anxiety is a very common problem among patients that may happen because they are worrying about potential pain, embarrassment, or simply not knowing what to expect. The team at […]
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How Your Dentist Can Help Your Child With Oral Hygiene
Biannual checkups are important for patients of all ages, especially for young children who are learning to take care of their smiles. Your Ankeny, IA, dentist offers a caring approach to kids dentistry to help your little ones feel safe and comfortable at their appointment. In today’s blog, we’re here to talk about the benefits […]
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How You Can Help Keep Your Child’s Smile Healthy
In yesterday’s blog, we discussed how dental cleanings and checkups prevent many common oral health problems. These visits are important for patients of all ages, including kids. You can bring your children in for their first dental checkup as early as the age of one year old, or as soon as they develop their first […]
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Bring Your Kids In For A Checkup Before They Go Back To School
Summer break is a great time to bring your children and teens in for a dentist visit. You won’t have to worry about them missing school or extracurricular activities. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist is here to remind you to bring your little ones in before they go back to school. Checkups Are […]
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Our Personal Approach To Kids Dentistry
It’s important that your little one sees their dentist twice a year. These visits help keep their teeth cavity-free, prevent gum disease, and ensures the proper development of their smiles. However, checkups and cleanings can be intimidating for some young patients. The team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, offers a caring and compassionate approach […]
The Purpose Of Fluoride And Sealants
Our last blog was a reminder to come in for your biannual cleaning. Children and adults should come in twice a year for a checkup to ensure their oral health is in good standing. It’s important to start good oral hygiene habits at a young age, so these visits are especially important for children. The […]
Starting An Effective Oral Hygiene Routine Early
Did you know that you can bring your little one into the dentist as soon as they develop their first tooth? For many kids, this means that their first visit will happen around one year old. These visits help get your child comfortable with their checkup and prevent common problems that can occur. Your Dental […]
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