Did tooth pain ruin your most recent meal? Are you having an increasingly difficult time ignoring a throbbing pain, or an issue with sensitivity, as you go about your day? Dental pain can be more than just an issue that interferes with your daily life. Your discomfort may be warning you about an infection that […]
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Do you have a ritual that you like to follow on a typical morning, or do you simply try to enjoy as much sleep as possible before your day must begin? There is no one way to spend the start of your day, just as there is not a set time where every person has […]
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Are you drinking enough water to keep your smile healthy? If you are unfamiliar with the link between hydration and oral health, this may seem like an odd question. What you should know is that through the production of saliva, your body protects your smile against harmful microbes and assists with the breakdown and removal […]
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Your typical meal and snack choices may make it difficult for you to maintain a healthy, cavity-free smile, even as you put time and effort into cleaning your teeth each day. A diet that features higher amounts of sugar provides more food for the oral bacteria that cause damage to dental enamel. By feeding these […]
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If you are not fighting to keep those spaces between your teeth clean, it can become difficult for you to maintain your oral health. This is why patients are encouraged to see flossing as a good daily practice, and not just something they should attempt when they feel food stuck between their teeth. Good flossing […]
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Under ideal circumstances, you may feel confident that your oral care routine is more than capable of protecting you against problems with tooth decay and gum disease. Unfortunately, “ideal circumstances” can be elusive at times, which means people are often trying to focus on their oral health needs while also contending with problems like stress, […]
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When you take the time to brush your teeth, and take care to floss between them, you perform tasks that actively protect you against potential oral health threats. What you might not realize is that you are performing actions throughout your day that also make you more vulnerable to these problems. Many people have a […]
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How can you make sure that your smile stays healthy over time? Should you be confident that your current daily oral care routine is enough to provide lasting support against issues like tooth decay and gum disease? Preventive dental services at our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office can help you stay on top of oral health […]
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While regular dental checkups are important to your long-term oral health, it is hard to overstate the value of a good oral care routine practiced at home. On your own, you can maintain a consistent habit of thoroughly brushing and flossing your teeth that protects you from tooth decay and gum disease. When you stay […]
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Without effective brushing habits in place, it can be difficult to stop problems that require restorative dental work. Infrequent, rushed, or otherwise flawed approaches to brushing your teeth can make it hard to prevent plaque and tartar buildup, which can lead to cavities as well as gum disease. While the importance of smart brushing habits […]
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