How much do you know about maintaining good oral health? If you’ve been reading our blog regularly, chances are, you know quite a bit. At our Ankeny dental office we encourage our patients to learn as much as possible about the healthy habits that promote good dental health. Test your knowledge with this quiz from […]
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Polk City Dentist: Coconut Oil and Cavity Prevention
A recent study conducted by scientists at the Athlone Institute of Technology suggests that digested coconut oil may help prevent cavities. The research is the latest in a series of interesting studies published this year that illustrate how the future of cavity prevention may come from unexpected places. During the study, researchers added enzymes to […]
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Polk City Dentist Explains Cavity Prevention
Contrary to popular belief, sugar does not cause cavities. Oral bacteria that feed on food particles in your mouth do. Your mouth is teeming with bacteria, most of which are harmless. Some bacteria in your mouth secret acid that erodes the enamel of your teeth, however, putting you at risk of developing tooth decay. Enamel […]
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Children’s Dental Care in Ankeny, Iowa
Dr. Amanda Foust and our team at Dental Impressions place a high priority on children’s oral health. Because your child’s oral health is important, we offer preventive dental services to help prevent tooth decay. The Center for Disease Control recently published a study that shows a rise in childhood tooth decay. Cavities are considered an […]
Chocolate is the Antidote
Components of chocolate aid in the production of serotonin, which is responsible for the happy feelings in the pleasure center of the brain. Therefore, chocolate is a helpful antidote to stress and depression. Moreover, the flavonoids in chocolate have other health benefits. Have you ever heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away? […]
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