Dental Impressions

Eat Healthy For Your Teeth

You’re given one body and one set of choppers, and you try to take good care of them for the most part. You may lift weights for your bone and muscle health, exercise for your heart health, and watch what you eat so you don’t gain weight, but what do you do for your teeth? […]

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 […]

Menopause and Your Oral Health

Like puberty and pregnancy, menopause causes significant physical changes that affect every part of your body. While hot flashes and mood swings are the most notorious symptoms of menopause, many other health conditions can accompany the loss of your menstrual cycle. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that menopause can even have a […]

A Wiser Use for Lost Baby Teeth and Wisdom Teeth

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 […]

Do You Have Sensitive Teeth? Brush Smarter, Not Harder!

For as long as most of us can remember, we’ve been told to brush, brush, brush our teeth in an effort to ward off tooth decay, gum disease, and other dental maladies. Children often brush their teeth with excessive force, a well-meaning bad habit that typically disappears within a few years. For some adults, however, […]

Your Ankeny General Dentist Discusses Dental Hygiene

It is much simpler to care for your teeth while they are healthy than it is to restore them to health when they become unhealthy. Thus, preventive dental care is very important when it comes to your oral health, which is why your Ankeny, Iowa general dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust, has put together the following list of dental […]

Ankeny, IA Dentist Teaches Patients the Individual Functions of Teeth

Almost anyone knows how to ensure a healthy smile: regular dental checkups and a daily cleaning regimen. Yet, how many people know the exact function of their teeth? Furthermore, the average patient probably doesn’t even know the names of their teeth. In this helpful blog, Dr. Amanda Foust, your Ankeny, IA dentist, has described the […]

Oral Cancer: Understand What the Signs Mean, Says Ankeny Dentist

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, roughly 42,000 Americans become diagnosed with oral cancer every year. Unfortunately, 8,000 of those patients will succumb to the disease, which makes the mortality rate for this type of cancer higher than those of cervical, thyroid or skin cancers. While oral cancer isn’t difficult to diagnose, it’s typically not […]

You Should Schedule Routine Dental Cleanings, Says Ankeny Dentist

When a house is built, the foundation is placed first. This ensures the new home will have a stable, sturdy base to support the structure. If the foundation isn’t set correctly, cracks can develop which can lead to costly problems and laborious repair. The health of your teeth function in a similar way. The jawbone […]

Ankeny Dentist Provides Caring Children’s Dentistry

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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