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. […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
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 […]
The Importance Of Flossing
Your teeth are important to you right? You would like to keep your natural teeth rather than wear dentures right? You’re proud of your pearly whites, and brush all the time to keep them clean and white, right? But, do you floss? A recent study showed that if you’re an American, there is less than […]
Oral Cancer
Oral cancer is on the rise. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation it has been on the increase for eight consecutive years. In the year 2007 there was an 11 percent increase in cases from the year before. It is estimated that over 43, 000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer in 2014 including […]
Professional Dental Cleanings
Professional dental cleanings: What do they do? And why do we need them? Do you ever find yourself asking these questions? Do you ever think: I clean my teeth fine, I brush twice a day and floss daily. Why do I need to go to the dentist twice a year? Why are their cleanings so […]
Eat Healthy For Your Teeth
You’re given one body and one set of choppers, and you try to take good care of them for the most part. You may lift weights for your bone and muscle health, exercise for your heart health, and watch what you eat so you don’t gain weight, but what do you do for your teeth? […]
Are Medication Side Effects Cramping Your Smile?
In a perfect world, we could simply pop a pill or puff on an inhaler with no fear of uncomfortable side effects. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. Dr. Amanda Foust, a general dentist in Ankeny, IA, explains that many of the most commonly prescribed medications list oral and dental side effects as a possibility. While […]
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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 […]
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