There are different reasons to come in for smile care with us! In some cases, it’s because you come up with something that you want, such as teeth whitening. However, when we are talking about the things you need to come in for, you may find that you don’t feel quite as much motivation to […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
Your Local Dentist Talks: Floss Facts
Yawn! Sigh. Isn’t there something else we can talk about, you ask, other than dental floss? You know you need to use it, sure, but what could you possibly have to learn that you don’t already know? Well, you might be surprised by some of the details our Ankeny, IA team has to offer. So, […]
Closed For Christmas: Care For Concerns Today!
We know that when you’re experiencing little issues (or even big issues) with your smile, you’d rather just hope and wait. You hope that they go away and you wait for it to happen. While it’s possible for issues like minor irritation or a canker sore to go away, issues that are going to eventually […]
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Reasons To Call Your Female Dentist Today
There are some reasons you know about that should inspire you to call your female dentist in Ankeny, IA. However, if you have not actually followed through on calling our practice in a while, we think you might need a bit of a refresh on those reasons. It’s easy to find ways to convince yourself […]
3 Things You Might Want Nearby This Thanksgiving
When you’re dreaming about that Thanksgiving feast that’s nearly here, you may not be spending much time focusing on your oral health. Instead, you may spend a good portion of your energy fantasizing about the delicious food, what you’re going to enjoy first, and which dessert you’re hoping to finish it all off with. While […]
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4 Ways The Stuff You Eat Affects Your Oral Health
Do you ever think about the fact that the foods you eat and the beverages you drink happen to have quite a serious effect on your oral health? In some cases, the choices you may can have a greater impact over a longer amount of time. In other cases, just one snack can lead to […]
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Your “Is It Too Late” Dental Care Questions
One of the questions we hear a lot and that always makes us feel a bit bad starts off with these words: “Is it too late?” The truth is, it’s never too late for you to care for your smile. However, since you probably have a more specific question in mind for your local dentist, […]
2 Important Questions About Oral Symptoms
Depending on your personality, you may be someone who immediately panics if a symptom shows up. Then again, you may be someone who completely ignores symptoms! Or, you may be somewhere in between. If there was an easy way to line out exactly what the arrival (or the absence) of symptoms meant, then there would […]
Don’t Want Weak Teeth? Your Local Dentist Can Help.
You might think a lot about isolated concerns that may crop up when your smile is weak. For instance, you may worry about breaking a tooth. Or, you may feel concerned about developing cavities. What you may overlook in a broader sense, however, is that if your smile is weak, these problems are more likely. […]
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Family Dental Care: Some Things To Be Grateful For!
Of course, we don’t assume that the first thing out of your mouth at your Thanksgiving gathering, as you go around your meal table discussing what you’re thankful for, is that you are grateful for family dental care (though we wouldn’t be disappointed if this were true!). However, we would like to do our best […]
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