Has the thought ever crossed your mind that your teeth seem too large – that smaller teeth may better suit your facial features? Or perhaps you suffer from teeth that are pointy or awkwardly shaped. If these are the types of esthetic imperfections that keep you from feeling confident and proud of your smile, we […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
Children’s Dentistry FAQs
We find that many of our patients who have children feel torn when it comes to scheduling preventive dental care visits for their children. On one hand, they recognize the value of consistent care. On the other hand, however, they feel concerned about ensuring their little one has a wonderful experience and feels excited about […]
Why You Need A Periodontal Assessment
In some cases ignorance is bliss, but when it comes to gum disease, what you don’t know may actually cause you severe harm. We encourage patients to keep this in mind when we explain that we incorporate a periodontal assessment during your six-month checkup. Still feeling a bit fuzzy on the details? Do you feel […]
The Seriousness of a Toothache
, before the tooth is lost due to an injury or a severe infection. […]
Is Your Bad Breath a Constant Nuisance?
It isn’t always easy to remember when your breath first went bad, but once you’re conscious of it, your first inclination will likely be to cure it. Unfortunately, when bad breath (halitosis) is a consistent nuisance to your dental health, curing it isn’t always simple. The first step to treating halitosis is to evaluate your […]
I Had My Root Canal. Now What?
Root Canal therapy is sometimes necessary to repair a severely decayed or injured tooth. A root canal procedure can clear away bacteria or debris and then seal off the root canal so that the tooth will no longer ache or spread infection. But what happens after the root canal procedure? Your Ankeny dentist Dr. Foust […]
Family Night at the Science Center of Iowa
Your Ankeny dentist Dr. Foust cares about her younger patients and enjoys watching them grow up. She wants to cultivate their imaginations as well as their oral health. That is why Dr. Foust would like to inform families of a great opportunity at the Science Center of Iowa occurring on the second Friday of each month. […]
Ankeny Dentist Supports Use of Mouthwash
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is working to promote dental hygiene awareness. The ADHA message has four parts: brushing, flossing, rinsing with mouthwash, and chewing sugar-free gum. Your Ankeny dentist Dr. Foust would like to look a little closer at the benefits of anti-microbial mouthwash. […]
Des Moines Downtown Culture Crawl September 11th, 2014
Just a few minutes away from Ankeny dentist Dr. Amanda Foust’s office, downtown Des Moines is hosting the Des Moines Downtown Culture Crawl on Thursday, September 11th. This interesting event shuttles you to various fun spots in downtown. Dr. Foust provides contemporary dentistry with a compassionate bedside manner. She would like to share information on […]
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Are You At Risk for Gum Disease?
Well over ¾ of the adult population in the United States exhibits some degree of gum disease, or periodontal disease, making it one of the most widespread dental diseases today (next to tooth decay). Though it isn’t as common as cavities, gum disease remains the leading cause of adult tooth loss due to the extensive […]
