Taking care of your smile can mean many things. Generally, it can be as simple as brushing and flossing your teeth every day, and attending regular checkups and cleanings. However, sometimes, it means taking active measures to address a problem such as a chipped, worn, cracked, or otherwise blemished tooth. At our Ankeny, IA, dental […]
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
3 Things You’ll Notice After Teeth Whitening
After teeth whitening, you’re going to notice some things you may not have exactly considered before receiving this type of cosmetic care. Sure, you knew that you’d be saying goodbye to stains and hello to improvement. However, how much emphasis did you put on what whitening might mean for you, for your smile care, for […]
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Dental Care: What’s Necessary And What Isn’t?
You know, of course, that you need dental care in order to keep your smile healthy. However, what is not necessarily so clear is which types of care are absolutely necessary, which ones offer you some options, and then which types of care are completely elective. It may seem a little confusing at the get […]
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Dental Bonding: 3 Worries You Don’t Need To Worry About
Just imagine being able to take a look at a list of things you worry about only to be told that you don’t need to worry about any of them! While we cannot necessarily help you with every last aspect of your common concerns, our Ankeny, IA team is pleased to tell you that we […]
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3 Things You Can Do Instead Of Brushing With Charcoal Toothpaste
Are you still considering the charcoal toothpaste trend because it seems easy, it seems quick, it seems very accessible, and you’re really tired of your yellow smile? What if our Ankeny, IA team was to tell you that brushing with charcoal is nearly equivalent to brushing with a mouthful of rocks and that it might […]
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Let Yourself Dream About: Your Beautiful 2019 Smile!
Our Ankeny, IA team suggests that you let yourself dream of beautiful things this holiday season. Do we mean visions of sugarplums? Well, those of course! However, we also encourage you to go ahead and let your imagination run wild with images of what your smile could look like if you were to come in […]
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Your Local Dentist’s Explanation Of Surprising Smile Stains!
So, you brush your teeth two times a day. You floss it, too. You know that you’re doing what we have told you that you need to do at home to ensure your smile is healthy, that it remains clean and beautiful, but you still end up with a grin that’s discolored instead of brilliant! […]
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Q&A: Your Local Dentist Talks About Porcelain Care
If you’re excited about the changes you’re going to make to your smile with porcelain, whether that means you’re going to receive veneers or you are coming in for a porcelain crown, one thing is certain: You might end up with a whole lot of questions because you’re just not sure what to make of […]
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Dental Treatments For Your “Best” Smile
How are you supposed to know what you need for your best smile? Is this strictly limited to preventive care, you wonder? What makes one type of restoration “better” than another? How about cosmetic dental care? Is it something that is going to be necessary to get to the pinnacle of your smile potential? We […]
Wine: A Potentially Shocking Q&A Session!
You know that wine isn’t necessarily good for your smile and your oral health. However, you’re not entirely sure what makes it dangerous. Of course, you have seen that exceptionally purplish tinge that red wine gives your teeth when you’ve enjoyed a glass but beyond that, you’re not certain about whether it’s really a significant […]
