You might discover as you get to know our dental practice that we offer conservative treatments. While you can rely on your good senses to determine that this is a positive thing, you still might not understand what we mean by the term “conservative” as it applies to your dental care. Rest assured, you will […]
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Congratulations and welcome! If you have decided to come in for a new patient appointment, we would just like to say that we applaud your choice to take excellent care of your oral health (and we are always overjoyed to meet new individuals). As for what you can expect from your first appointment with us, […]
What do you know about flossing your teeth beyond the fact that it should be done daily? Perhaps you know about different types of floss and that it helps prevent issues like decay (as well as gum health problems). Do you know, though, about the details of your dental hygiene process? Is it better to […]
You may never have thought you’d be feeling extremely curious about toothpaste at any point in your life. Lo and behold, here you are in the exact situation we just described! If you are full of questions about this dental hygiene product, it’s important that you let us know. It’s something you use every day […]
How much do you think you know about those tiny protrusions on your tongue that give you the capacity to actually taste all of those delicious foods you love to indulge in? Are you under the impression that it’s just your tongue that lets you do all the tasting? Also, exactly how many taste buds exist on […]
One of the main problems we encounter with patients dealing with oral health problems follows: They assume the issue is going to remain isolated and that it will not become any worse. Unfortunately, damage generally leads to more damage when it comes to problems with the health of your smile. As a result, we consistently […]
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Have you ever wondered why there isn’t some way to thoroughly protect teeth from dental plaque? Certainly, if you could keep plaque from coming into contact with teeth, the incidence of tooth decay would drop considerably. Right? While we cannot completely seal each of your teeth, we do offer sealants. Not sure what to expect […]
As a mother herself, Dr. Foust knows how to talk to and care for her youngest patients. She wants to ensure that her young patients receive stellar children’s dentistry without anxiety in her welcoming Ankeny office. Dr. Foust works in partnership with the parents so she would like to share a straightforward schedule that outlines how […]
Consider this, you brush your teeth twice a day, but you’re not doing a great job. You floss, but it’s fast and half-hearted. Sometimes you rinse with an antiseptic mouthwash, other times you forget. In fact, you’ve been forgetting to brush twice a day, lately, but you definitely brush once! Many people take their 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? […]
