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Your Questions About Smile-Safe Snacking!

There are few things more disappointing than learning something you absolutely love could be bad for your smile health. You already know that sugar isn’t good for your teeth and gums, which is certainly not something that makes you very happy! When you learn that it’s possible your daily snacking could also prove hazardous, well […]

A Few Reminders For Our New Patients

Are you a new patient with us? If so, then we are so happy you have joined our Ankeny, IA dental practice as your dental care home! We know, of course, that as you get started, you will probably come up with questions along the way (and that your priority is gaining a sense of […]

Dental Treatments For Your “Best” Smile

How are you supposed to know what you need for your best smile? Is this strictly limited to preventive care, you wonder? What makes one type of restoration “better” than another? How about cosmetic dental care? Is it something that is going to be necessary to get to the pinnacle of your smile potential? We […]

Your Smile: Why You Don’t Have To Be Afraid

You may find that you feel nervous about your smile at times because you aren’t always certain about how to protect it. Then, even when you do know how to protect it, a lot of “what if” questions surface and you start worrying about all of the little tiny things that could go wrong. What […]

Pumpkin Treats For Autumn Q&A: Smile Friend Or Foe?

The second the weather changes over to feeling even the slightest bit chilly, you can rest assured that you will begin seeing pumpkin-based treats popping up all over the place! You’ll see pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin hot cocoa, pumpkin soup, and the list will continue to grow the cooler it gets. […]

Sage Advice Regarding Your 2018 Benefits

Whether you have dental insurance or not, there are things to remember before the 2018 calendar year is through! You may need to check in regarding the plan you chose for yourself back when this year first began and you were looking forward to 12 lovely months of smile care. Or, you might need to […]

Rinsing: 3 Things You May Be Completely Overlooking

When you visit our female dentist in Ankeny, IA, you will find that we are absolutely full of helpful tips that can assist you in prolonging your oral health, keeping your smile looking lovely, and more. While you may expect some sort of hints you’ve never even considered before, you will often find that some […]

In Honor Of Halloween: 2 Things Adults Should Remember

Maybe you’re a little embarrassed to admit that though you’re an adult, you still get extremely excited about this time of year. Dressing up, eating candy, enjoying the theme of Halloween, and more puts a smile on your face! There’s nothing to be ashamed of! Having fun is certainly something we can applaud. However, one […]

Your Sensitive Teeth: Immediate Steps To Take!

If you have sensitive teeth, then it’s no time to just sit around and hope for things to turn around. Instead, it’s absolutely time for you to take certain steps (and with great haste). Why? Well, you may not realize it but sensitivity can be a sign that your smile is essentially communicating to you […]

Your Local Dentist Asks: What Could You Be Doing For Your Breath?

You may think that chewing minty gum and popping breath mints is going to fix your bad breath problem, which is completely understandable if yucky breath occasionally comes and goes for you. However, if what you’re dealing with is an issue that doesn’t go away with a quick swish of some mouthwash, your local dentist […]

Category: General & Preventive Dentistry