Your teeth show all the time, whether you are smiling, laughing at a joke, or simply speaking to a friend. When you feel self-conscious about the appearance of your smile because of minor visual imperfections, you may find your self-esteem begins to decrease. Some patients begin trying to hide their smile, while others find that […]
Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
Should You Choose Porcelain Veneers to Improve Your Smile?
The reasons for wanting to improve your smile may be many, and today’s cosmetic dentistry provides solutions to address each of your unique concerns. The beauty of modern dentistry, however, lies not only in improving appearance, but in doing so without unnecessarily damaging your healthy, natural tooth structure. Porcelain veneers, one of the more popular […]
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The Purpose of Porcelain Veneers
Many patients face dental issues that range from crooked teeth to a misaligned bite to unusually large gaps between their teeth. These problems can be cosmetic in nature, or may require treatment to make sure that they do not affect your oral health. There are various solutions for these issues, depending on your own personalized […]
What to Do About Teeth Stains
At some point, you may be faced with the potentially embarrassing problem of teeth stains that won’t go away when you brush them. When it happens, the issue may be simply cosmetic and affect only the surfaces of your teeth, or the staining may develop from within one or more teeth, threatening their healthy structures. […]
Dr. Foust’s Teeth Whitening Quiz
A brighter smile exudes health and beauty. Lighter teeth can also reduce one’s self consciousness about their smile and help them make confident first impressions. Your Ankeny dentist Dr. Foust provides both in-office and at-home teeth whitening. Take her informative true/false quiz to learn more about her teeth whitening services. […]
Cosmetic Dentistry 101 with Your Ankeny Dentist
Dr. Amanda Foust wants each of her patients to find joy, confidence, and satisfaction in their healthy, engaging smiles. Dr. Foust relies on years of rigorous training, experience, and state of the art technology to provide top-notch contemporary cosmetic dentistry. Read on to learn more about the cosmetic dentistry services she offers right here in […]
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How Does Teeth-Whitening Work?
As one of the quickest and least invasive cosmetic dental procedures, teeth-whitening is a common choice for improving one’s smile by erasing highly-visible teeth stains. With a choice of application methods, our professional teeth-whitening treatments combine the convenience of over-the-counter products with the strength of professional dental care. […]
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Worth It?
When you first talk yourself into something – whether it’s buying those cute heels at the mall or moving in with your significant other – the excitement of doing something new tends to overshadow your ability to think critically about it. However, once you step back from that excitement, you have to ask yourself: is […]
Three Things to Consider When Considering Veneers
Maybe you’ve always been insecure about the appearance of your smile. Maybe you’ve recently entered line of work that requires you to look your best from head to toe. Maybe you’ve simply reached a point in your life where you feel like it’s time to pay more attention to you, rather than those of the […]
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How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Career
Unless you are a model or entertainer, you may assume that the appearance of your teeth has nothing to do with your career success. While it is true that no businessman or woman should receive different treatment based on their looks, a stunning smile can actually boost your own self-confidence, leading you to smile more […]
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