Did you know that tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body? Despite this fact, damaging a tooth is still possible. What do you do when you chip or break a tooth? In today’s blog, your , Dr. Amanda Foust, explains the first steps you should take to address a chipped tooth. Symptoms […]
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Did you know February is American Heart Month? Across America, physicians and healthcare professionals are trying to raise awareness about , Dr. Amanda Foust, explains how to maintain health hearts and smiles. […]
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Often, when a dentist finds a child’s first , the parents question whether any action should be taken. If the tooth is going to fall out on its own, why go through the trouble of repairing it? In today’s blog, Ankeny children’s dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust, explains why filling cavities in your child’s primary teeth […]
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As impressionable young children, most of us were taught to brush our teeth at least twice a day, floss at least once, and to visit the dentist every six months for a dental checkup and cleaning. If you have children, we hope you’ve continued the tradition of teaching proper dental care to your children, as […]
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By the age of 60, over 90% of adults have been affected by tooth decay in at least one permanent tooth, while cavities remain the number one chronic disease among school-aged children. Its prevalence is unfortunate, considering that with adequate oral hygiene and proper care, tooth decay is largely preventable. To help reduce cavity statistics, […]
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Throughout America, people begin preparing for their holiday travels. Family gatherings, holiday parties, and seasonal events will all kick up soon. Pumpkins, cranberries, turkeys, and the like will all grace the tops of serving tables throughout Ankeny and beyond. November also serves as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in the United States. Currently, over 13% of the […]
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Contrary to popular belief, sugar does not cause cavities. Oral bacteria that feed on food particles in your mouth do. Your mouth is teeming with bacteria, most of which are harmless. Some bacteria in your mouth secret acid that erodes the enamel of your teeth, however, putting you at risk of developing tooth decay. Enamel […]
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, Dr. Amanda Foust. Q1. Which of the following is a reason to take your child to the dentist? A. Toothache B. First teeth have arrived C. Teeth are coming in crooked D. All of the above Q2. True or False: The American Dental Association recommends taking your child to the dentist before he […]
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”. Make Your Dental Checkups More Convenient We understand that the weeks leading up to the first day of school can be busy with getting ready for a new school year while trying to squeeze out the last bit of summer fun all at once, but imagine how much more hectic your life will be […]
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testing their dental health knowledge. The average score of the 1,500 participants in the survey group, representing a wide range of American demographics, was a “D”. The exam included some such as when to brush your teeth and how often you should change your toothbrush as well as trickier topics such as cavity formation. One […]
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