There are different reasons to come in for smile care with us! In some cases, it’s because you come up with something that you want, such as teeth whitening. However, when we are talking about the things you need to come in for, you may find that you don’t feel quite as much motivation to […]
Category: Family Dentistry
Your Local Dentist Talks: Floss Facts
Yawn! Sigh. Isn’t there something else we can talk about, you ask, other than dental floss? You know you need to use it, sure, but what could you possibly have to learn that you don’t already know? Well, you might be surprised by some of the details our Ankeny, IA team has to offer. So, […]
Closed For Christmas: Care For Concerns Today!
We know that when you’re experiencing little issues (or even big issues) with your smile, you’d rather just hope and wait. You hope that they go away and you wait for it to happen. While it’s possible for issues like minor irritation or a canker sore to go away, issues that are going to eventually […]
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2 Important Questions About Oral Symptoms
Depending on your personality, you may be someone who immediately panics if a symptom shows up. Then again, you may be someone who completely ignores symptoms! Or, you may be somewhere in between. If there was an easy way to line out exactly what the arrival (or the absence) of symptoms meant, then there would […]
Don’t Want Weak Teeth? Your Local Dentist Can Help.
You might think a lot about isolated concerns that may crop up when your smile is weak. For instance, you may worry about breaking a tooth. Or, you may feel concerned about developing cavities. What you may overlook in a broader sense, however, is that if your smile is weak, these problems are more likely. […]
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Family Dental Care: Some Things To Be Grateful For!
Of course, we don’t assume that the first thing out of your mouth at your Thanksgiving gathering, as you go around your meal table discussing what you’re thankful for, is that you are grateful for family dental care (though we wouldn’t be disappointed if this were true!). However, we would like to do our best […]
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Sugar Tips: It’s All About Limiting Contact
Are you in need of some serious help with sugar? You know that it’s “bad” and can lead to problems but what you’d really like is to better understand how to navigate your family’s consumption of sweets. When is it okay? What’s better and what’s worse? What’s the main problem, you wonder? Fortunately, when it […]
Your Questions About Smile-Safe Snacking!
There are few things more disappointing than learning something you absolutely love could be bad for your smile health. You already know that sugar isn’t good for your teeth and gums, which is certainly not something that makes you very happy! When you learn that it’s possible your daily snacking could also prove hazardous, well […]
Q&A: Your Local Dentist Talks About Porcelain Care
If you’re excited about the changes you’re going to make to your smile with porcelain, whether that means you’re going to receive veneers or you are coming in for a porcelain crown, one thing is certain: You might end up with a whole lot of questions because you’re just not sure what to make of […]
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Your Smile: Why You Don’t Have To Be Afraid
You may find that you feel nervous about your smile at times because you aren’t always certain about how to protect it. Then, even when you do know how to protect it, a lot of “what if” questions surface and you start worrying about all of the little tiny things that could go wrong. What […]
