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 […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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