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Clean Mouth, Healthy Body

Research indicates that there is a link between periodontal disease and other health conditions, such as diabetes, stroke, heart health, and bacterial pneumonia. Studies have also indicated that pregnant women with gum disease can give birth to low-weight or premature babies. Therefore, having healthy teeth and gums can be important to your overall health. However, […]

Changing Children’s Lives One Toothbrush at a Time

One of the best things about working at Dental Impressions of Ankeny is the opportunity to meet so many interesting, inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds. We love hearing about compassionate, creative individuals who, like us, work hard to bring about positive changes in the lives of others. Along with Dr. Amanda Foust, a […]

Your Ankeny General Dentist Discusses Dental Hygiene

It is much simpler to care for your teeth while they are healthy than it is to restore them to health when they become unhealthy. Thus, preventive dental care is very important when it comes to your oral health, which is why your Ankeny, Iowa general dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust, has put together the following list of dental […]

How to Identify and Prevent Gum Disease

How Gum Disease Develops When a person develops gum disease, it is because certain oral bacteria have been allowed to linger in the mouth and on teeth near the gum line. These bacteria will inflame the gums, causing gingivitis, and if they are not removed, they can cause further damage by attacking the ligaments and […]

Ankeny IA Dentist: When a Toothache Requires Dental Attention

You may not think of toothaches as being very serious. However, toothaches stem from a variety of causes. Thus, determining the seriousness of a toothache depends very much upon its diagnosis. As a general rule, your Ankeny IA dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust, recommends seeking dental assistance if you have a toothache that lingers for several […]

Ankeny IA Dentist Discusses the Importance of Dental Cleanings

Do you attend a dental cleaning once every six months? If you don’t, your oral health regimen could use a bit of a tune up. To find out why dental cleanings are so important to the health of your mouth, read the following information from your Ankeny IA dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust. […]

Ankeny IA Children’s Dentist Shares Brushing Tips for Children

Is your child a thorough brusher? Chances are you probably have to struggle just to get your child to brush his or her teeth. Thus, you may not be paying much attention to your child’s technique. Here to help you with your child’s homecare habits is your Ankeny IA dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust. She shares […]

Ankeny Dentist: Try Our Family Dentistry Quiz

Interested in keeping your family’s smiles gorgeous and healthy? In today’s blog, your , Dr. Amanda Foust, offers tips on maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Try our fun quiz to learn more about protecting the smiles of those closest to your heart. […]

Ankeny IA Dentist Shares Three Useful Homecare Tips

, Dr. Amanda Foust, has constructed the following list of homecare tips. […]

Ankeny IA Dentist Walks You Through Caring for a Broken Tooth

Teeth are generally very strong. However, bacteria or bruxism (teeth grinding) can weaken them, leaving them vulnerable to structural damage. If teeth break, they must be repaired so that they can function properly. However, even before they are repaired, there are a few important steps you can take to care for your broken tooth. Read […]

Category: General & Preventive Dentistry