It is natural to want everyone in your family to have healthy, happy smiles. Keeping your teeth healthy can help you feel confident, and it can protect you against the frustrating issues linked to poor oral health. By encouraging your kids to take good care of their smiles, you can help them form good habits […]
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Having something stuck between your teeth can certainly be irritating. Fortunately, in many situations food debris can be removed with little difficulty by flossing. However, there times when something wedged between your teeth can be more difficult to address. If you are tempted to remove an item that resists flossing, be careful – the wrong […]
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When you go in for a routine dental checkup, your focus can naturally be on protecting your smile from threats like gum disease and tooth decay. However, you should know that your efforts to maintain a healthy smile can also be beneficial for your general health. Harmful microbes can gather on our teeth and in […]
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There are several actions you should take each day to protect yourself from smile troubles. Hopefully, you are brushing your teeth at least two times a day to fight the accumulation of oral bacteria. You should also do your part to avoid cavities by limiting your consumption of products that are high in sugar. These […]
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In many circumstances, kids and parents have different needs. For example, young children in particular have earlier bedtimes, regular naps, and often receive different meal options. There are several examples of kids requiring a different approach to oral health care, too. During pediatric dental visits, kids can receive more instructions on proper oral hygiene, and […]
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Is your typical morning one that gives you time to enjoy a healthy breakfast, check on the news, and thoroughly brush your teeth? Or are you someone who frequently feels rushed at the start of their day? Simply put, the typical morning is harder for some of us to enjoy than others. With that said, […]
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Parents have many important responsibilities when it comes to giving their kids guidance. Particularly at an early age, kids can require considerable support as they figure out the world around them. As part of this support, you can encourage your kids to develop good oral health habits so that they can grow up with a […]
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While parenting can be a joyful experience, it can also come with some challenges, particularly when it comes to making time for both yourself and your kids. When it comes to your oral health care needs, our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office can make your life easier by welcoming your youngsters in addition to providing important […]
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You know all about dental sensitivity, of course, and that when your teeth feel they’re being “zinged” so to speak, it’s time to let us know you need a bit of help from our Ankeny, IA team. With that said, if sensitivity is a common theme in your life, then you also know when you’re […]
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Does the idea of scheduling a dental checkup sound just fine to you? However, when the detail of “when” arises, you don’t have any answers as to what might motivate you to select a particular moment for setting up your dental exam? No problem! You, like many of our Ankeny, IA patients, have the best […]
