Dental Impressions

What Happens When You Bite Down?

How are things going when you bite down? If this seems like a very simple question, that’s because it is! You’re not missing anything. What we want to know is whether your teeth feel okay, if something feels wrong, if you’ve long had a problem with the way your top and bottom teeth fit together, […]

4 Ways To Better Your Smile Right Now

One of those aspects of dental care that can cause you to feel frustrated, to give into procrastination, etc., is feeling as though making improvements is always going to include a very long road. You want to change something right now to feel as though you’re making your smile better immediately but that sense of […]

Craving Those Autumn Treats: Try This, Not That, For Your Smile!

When fall shows up, the instant you feel that crisp chilliness in the air, all bets are off when it comes to your usual approach to eating. No matter what, you’re going to find yourself craving some autumn treats! Of course, the choices you make and the types of foods you select are well within […]

Simply Put: Steps For Achieving An Amazing Smile

You know from what you always hear from our Ankeny, IA team and from the world of dental care in general that it’s absolutely possible to keep your smile in lovely condition. However, if you find that you feel somewhat unsure, conflicted, or confused about the simple steps that will get you to the point […]

Pop-Up Brushing Questionnaire: Are You On Track?

If we ask you a bunch of questions about how your brushing sessions are going these days, do you think you will end up answering them all with flying colors? Will it turn out that you’re following our Ankeny, IA practice’s general suggestions for a job well done with dental hygiene? Or, do you think […]

Wow! Easy Bedtime Tips For A Healthy Grin!

In the morning, you brush (and you might floss, too) and you move forward into the day! You’re awake, you’re doing things, there are meals to eat, water to be rinsed throughout your smile, and more! However, your bedtime routine looks quite different. You know that there’s another dental hygiene session before you, only this […]

Your Breath And The Dental Care It Suggests You Need

Your breath is telling you things all the time but that doesn’t mean you’re necessarily picking up on the details. Of course, when things are fine, you don’t really pay a whole lot of attention to the scent that is leaving your mouth. It’s really when your smile starts to give off an odor that […]

What To Do For A Fantastic “See Ya!” Moment In 2019

There’s something so relieving and also satisfying about saying goodbye to the current year, as we welcome in a new one. On one hand, you can wave goodbye to anything that didn’t go quite right, as you look forward to a clean slate! On the other hand, it’s heart-warming to look back fondly on things […]

3 Teeth T’s And What To Think

Spending any amount of time staring at your teeth closely in the mirror and really giving them a good long think can cause you to start wondering about things you’ve simply never noticed before. Then, of course, dealing with any new sensation that pops up can also cause your thoughts to go into overdrive. Today, […]

Important Things To Remember About Teen Dental Care

You need dental care. Your little ones need it. If you have kids in college, they require it. As you may have guessed, that means your teens require it, too! However, you may find that you’re not always completely sure about what their care is going to entail, how to best go about ensuring they […]

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