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Category: General & Preventive Dentistry

3 Things You Should Know About Gingivitis

When you take good care of your smile, you take care of your gums as well as your teeth. While many people recognize that their periodontal health is important, they may lack helpful information about gingivitis that helps them recognize when something might be wrong. Overlooking the early warning signs that something is wrong can […]

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Making Changes To Your Oral Hygiene Efforts

After a recent cavity treatment, or after receiving warnings from your dentist about gum disease, you can feel the need to reconsider your approach to daily oral care. However, you do not need to wait for an active problem occur to decide a change is in order. Recognizing your shortcomings early can help you take […]

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Why Teeth Cleanings Occur During General Exams

At every general dental checkup, your Ankeny, IA dentist will check you for any signs of trouble that might require our services. You also receive care in the form of a thorough teeth cleaning. The role that cleanings play in protecting your smile is an important one. A big benefit to regular cleanings is that […]

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Make Preventive Dental Care A Priority

Through both your daily efforts to care for your smile and your regular dental exams, you can protect yourself from a range of oral health threats. You can also have an easier time maintaining a smile that makes you feel confident. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can make sure your needs are met […]

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What You Ought To Know About Gingivitis

When you think about how you should effectively protect your smile, make sure you think about more than just your relative risk for dental decay. Your effort to clean your smile gives you a way to avoid cavities as well as a means of protecting your gums from problems. If you do not take your […]

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What Is Included In Your Dental Coverage?

How familiar are you with your current dental plan? Even as we reach the final quarter of the year, you may have only used a portion, or even none, of the benefits that are available to you. When you take advantage of the services that your plan provides, you can enjoy important preventive care from […]

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Posted in Family Dentistry, General & Preventive Dentistry

How Dental Cleanings Fight Tartar Accumulation

Are you doing enough on a daily basis to stop tartar from gathering on your teeth? Even with a solid oral hygiene routine in place, many people experience some issues with the accumulation of this material on their teeth, which raises their risk for tooth decay and gum disease. Our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office provides […]

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What Does Your Flossing Routine Look Like?

The way you approach your flossing routine will affect your ability to fight tartar buildup, prevent cavities, and control your risks for gingivitis. In other words, this is not a part of your oral hygiene routine that you should take lightly! Unfortunately, too many people see flossing as nothing more than a way to remove […]

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3 Behaviors That Help Prevent Dental Problems

How long has it been since you last had to worry about a cavity? Are you more vulnerable to dental decay than you realize? Your oral health is important, as the right approach to care helps you maintain a confident smile and your overall well-being. At our Ankeny, IA dentist’s office, we can provide important […]

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Addressing Gingivitis At A Dental Exam

How much can you and your dentist really discuss during a dental exam? The point of these visits is to make sure your smile is completely healthy. To make sure this is the case, your Ankeny, IA dentist will look at more than just the condition of your teeth. These visits are also opportunities to […]

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