You might think that you’ve done everything you can for your family’s oral health. You make appointments to come in two times every year, so everyone gets their checkups and cleanings. You are very thoughtful about picking up fluoridated toothpaste that everyone enjoys in addition to fun, effective toothbrushes and floss. You even check to […]
Category: Children’s Dentistry
What’s Missing In My Child’s Dental Hygiene?
If your kids are brushing and flossing every day, you likely feel that they are on track. However, you may start wondering if there are some additional details or subtle nuances you need to pick up on to make sure your child’s dental hygiene is impeccable instead of simply something that does an “okay” job. […]
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Focusing On Dental Hygiene For Kids
Surprise! February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! As a result, we thought now is as good a time as ever to focus on best practices for your child’s dental hygiene. To make sure you feel comfortable and confident about the choices you’re making for your son or daughter’s smile, we would love to walk […]
3 Ways To Protect Children’s Smiles
Are you finding that you feel more and more concerned about the state of your child’s oral health? Does this have something to do with the fact that though you feel you’re doing your best, you worry there’s more you could be doing to promote a healthy smile? Never fear, we are here to help […]
Tips for Protecting Little Smiles
When it comes to our children, we only want the very best for them. Whether it’s their education, their emotional development, or their physical health, good parents will do what’s needed to ensure their child is growing into a healthy, well-adjusted adult. It’s no different when it comes to your child’s oral health. Still, many […]
FAQs: What is Children’s Dentistry?
When was the last time you brought your little one to see the dentist? Children benefit from regular visits for checkups and the occasional cleaning, just like adults. In addition, we can provide a number of preventive treatments to protect little smiles from tooth decay. There are a number of benefits to children’s dentistry. […]
Children’s Dentistry FAQs
We find that many of our patients who have children feel torn when it comes to scheduling preventive dental care visits for their children. On one hand, they recognize the value of consistent care. On the other hand, however, they feel concerned about ensuring their little one has a wonderful experience and feels excited about […]
Family Night at the Science Center of Iowa
Your Ankeny dentist Dr. Foust cares about her younger patients and enjoys watching them grow up. She wants to cultivate their imaginations as well as their oral health. That is why Dr. Foust would like to inform families of a great opportunity at the Science Center of Iowa occurring on the second Friday of each month. […]
Timeline for Baby’s Dental Check-ups
As a mother herself, Dr. Foust knows how to talk to and care for her youngest patients. She wants to ensure that her young patients receive stellar children’s dentistry without anxiety in her welcoming Ankeny office. Dr. Foust works in partnership with the parents so she would like to share a straightforward schedule that outlines how […]
What Toothbrush is Right for You?
For such a simple tool – really, it’s just some quills and a handle – a toothbrush remains your number one defense against gum disease, plaque, gingivitis, and more. Honestly, few periodontal issues exist that aren’t improved by more and thorough brushing. Check out the toothbrush aisle at your local pharmacy, and you will encounter […]
