Why do we offer preventive dental care for families, you wonder? Well, because everyone in the family has plaque on their teeth, which can lead to serious problems like cavities (and gum disease and worse!). Of course, everyone in the family deserves a healthy smile that stays that way, too. Curious about how to make […]
Category: Family Dentistry
Family Dental Care: From Baby Teeth To Tooth Replacement
When you’re looking for a practice that offers family dentistry, you will be pleased to learn that we are here for you! Seeking out a place your spouse, your children, your parents, and you can call your own can feel like a tall order. Fortunately, we’ve got all the stuff you need under one single […]
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Conservative Treatments, Hooray! (Wait, What Does That Mean?)
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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What To Expect At A New Patient Appointment
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, […]
Flossing Quiz: The Little Details
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 […]
Answering Your Toothpaste Questions
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 […]
Your Taste Buds Quiz
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 […]
3 Ways Oral Health Damage Leads To More Damage
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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All About Dental Sealants: A Quiz
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 […]
Timeline for Baby’s Dental Check-ups
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 […]
