Discover Safe Tooth Whitening at Home in Ankeny

A lackluster smile can negatively impact a person’s confidence level. Many patients report covering their mouth when they smile due to embarrassment caused by yellowing or stained teeth. A laundry list of foods and beverages exist which contribute to staining and discoloration. Many people are aware that coffee and red wine stain teeth, but soy […]

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Ankeny Dentist Discusses Porcelain Veneers

Chipped, stained, or misshapen teeth can impact your confidence and keep you from smiling. Thankfully, many cosmetic issues can be resolved with the application of porcelain veneers.  Now a staple in cosmetic dentistry, the use of porcelain veneers allows Dr. Amanda Foust to repair misshapen or stained teeth with ease. She can customize the veneer shade, […]

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Polk City Dentist Offers Natural Looking Dental Crowns

What’s a crown? A dental crown may be referred to as a cap, because it literally caps a tooth that has been compromised by decay or fracture. Traditionally, crowns are made with precious metal, but metal stands out against a naturally white smile. With modern cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Amanda Foust places all-ceramic or all-porcelain dental […]

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This Year’s Resolution: Smile More

With a new year upon us, our staff at Dental Impressions would like to encourage our patients to smile more often. Smiling is essential to communication and can affect even the most mundane parts of our daily lives. Did you know there are numerous psychological and health benefits to smiling? Below are some interesting facts […]

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Smile Makeover Is No Illusion

What you see on TV and movies isn’t always real. We’re not just talking about the cool special effects that often defy gravity, explode wonders of the world, and morph humans and animals into one being. More than the obvious, many elements of TV and movie stars are digitally enhanced. Flaws are covered, stunt doubles […]

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Do whitening toothpastes really work?

With so many toothpastes to choose from, it’s hard to know if a toothpaste will really do what it claims to do. Looking for the ADA seal of approval is a good place to start, but what if your knowledge went a little deeper? Teeth whitening products are widely available at grocery stores and drug […]

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Keep Your Smile Beautiful with Composite Dental Fillings

Of all the restorative and cosmetic dental procedures available, many patients are most familiar with dental fillings. Over the years, the composition of dental fillings has changed quite a bit. If you had cavities when you were a child, it’s likely they were filled with dark amalgam fillings, which were initially developed from a combination […]

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