Dental discomfort is a problem that can interfere with your activities throughout the day. While it can be difficult to ignore, it is something people sometimes hesitate to bring to their dentist’s attention. You may hope that it will simply go away on its own, or that you can avoid pain and sensitivity issues by […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
Do I Need A Dental Or Periodontal Cleaning?
At a routine dental exam, your dentist may identify problems that call for a periodontal cleaning. What makes this service different from the typical dental cleaning is that it removes bacteria that are starting to gather and multiply under your gum line, removing a threat that is responsible for gingivitis. The benefit to doing this […]
Returning To Routine Dental Care
There are different reasons why people take a break from routine dental checkups. While one person may be new to their area and unsure of who to turn to, another may feel that their healthy teeth are safe enough from problems to make appointments unnecessary. Unfortunately, that break can lead to problems in time. If […]
Your Dentist Can Warn You About Gum Disease
There are signs of poor periodontal health that you can notice on your own. However, you should not assume that you have no problems just because you have not noticed any issues that have you concerned. Even when you are confident in the health of your smile, you should consistently see your dentist for routine […]
Take Advantage Of Access To Preventive Care
Our Ankeny, IA dental office is a comprehensive family practice, and we work with many different insurance plans. Taking advantage of the benefits available to you can help you protect yourself against problems that might lead to a true dental emergency, one that can push you into a visit on short notice. Making the most […]
General Dental Services And Your Family
At every general dental appointment, your Ankeny, IA dentist can provide important preventive care for your smile, along with helpful warnings when you might need to schedule follow-up care. What you should know is that patients of all ages benefit from these routine services, and that we can provide support for both parents and their […]
Periodontal Care At A Dental Exam
At a typical dental exam, you can safely assume that you and your dentist will talk about the state of your teeth. What you should know is that our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office will also carefully examine your periodontal health so that we can warn you about problems that may affect you. Troubles with gum […]
When To Worry About Your Gum Health
How worried should you be about your periodontal health? If you have a good oral hygiene routine in place, you can keep harmful bacteria from gathering under your gums and creating infection issues. With that said, you should be aware of how symptoms of gingivitis may affect you. Identifying signs of trouble can warn you […]
Questions You May Have Before Your First Visit
If you are new to the Ankeny, IA area and need to find a dentist, or if you are returning to routine dental care after a long break, you may have questions you want to ask before your first appointment. Dental Impressions is prepared to help you enjoy long-lasting support against different oral health threats […]
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Stay Informed About Your Periodontal Health
When you visit our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office for routine care, you can look forward to hearing about more than just whether you need treatment for a cavity. During a checkup, we will closely evaluate you to see if you might have any other issues, like gum disease, that negatively impact your oral health. If […]
