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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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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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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Is your child a thorough brusher? Chances are you probably have to struggle just to get your child to brush his or her teeth. Thus, you may not be paying much attention to your child’s technique. Here to help you with your child’s homecare habits is your Ankeny IA dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust. She shares […]
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Interested in keeping your family’s smiles gorgeous and healthy? In today’s blog, your , Dr. Amanda Foust, offers tips on maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Try our fun quiz to learn more about protecting the smiles of those closest to your heart. […]
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When was the last time you visited the dentist? According to the American Dental Association, people should undergo a routine cleaning and checkup once every six months. In order to keep your smile healthy and beautiful, you should always maintain good dental habits; including regular visits with your Ankeny dentist. At Dental Impressions, we offer […]
Keeping your child’s smile bright and healthy requires regular dental care. At Dental Impressions, your , Dr. Amanda Foust, believes in providing the latest in dental care for our youngest patients. In today’s blog, Dr. Foust describes the importance of checkups and discusses our unique approach to providing children’s dental care. […]
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At Dental Impressions, your , Dr. Amanda Foust, believes in working hard to ensure the safety of our patients. The dentist becomes an extension of your family, someone you trust to help maintain the dental health of those closest to you. This is why Dr. Foust always makes a point to observe National Patient Safety […]
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At Dental Impressions, your , Dr. Amanda Foust, realizes the importance of preventive dentistry for protecting your child’s teeth. By practicing good dental habits, parents can keep their little ones’ smiles healthy and bright. In today’s blog, Dr. Foust gives simple tips for maintaining your child’s dental health. […]
Often, when a dentist finds a child’s first , the parents question whether any action should be taken. If the tooth is going to fall out on its own, why go through the trouble of repairing it? In today’s blog, Ankeny children’s dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust, explains why filling cavities in your child’s primary teeth […]
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