Dental Impressions

Ankeny Dentist: Protect Your Baby’s Smile

At Dental Impressions, your , Dr. Amanda Foust, realizes the importance of preventive dentistry for protecting your child’s teeth. By practicing good dental habits, parents can keep their little ones’ smiles healthy and bright. In today’s blog, Dr. Foust gives simple tips for maintaining your child’s dental health. […]

Ankeny Dentist: Dental Tips When Planning a Pregnancy

Bringing a life into the world is a huge decision. Pregnancy is an incredible experience, and maintaining good health during this time is essential for you and your unborn baby. Most people don’t realize that an important part of their prenatal care should involve a visit to Dr. Foust. Your Ankeny family dentist, Dr. Amanda […]

Vitamin D May Affect Teeth, Says Ankeny Dentist

, Dr. Foust, explains a new study that touts vitamin D as a potential hero in the future of dental health. Multi-cultural Study Clinical trials which spanned nearly sixty years, from the 1920s to the 1980s were scrutinized by scientists recently. Children were specifically examined – 3,000 children from various countries, to be more exact. […]

Ankeny Dentist on Avoiding Red Wine Stains

The last thing anyone wants to worry about when sipping on a glass of red wine at a party is their teeth. Will your teeth be covered in red and purple splotches? Will anybody notice? Then you have the issue of long-term stains on your teeth from red wine, coffee, or soda. What can you […]

Is Your Child at a Greater Risk for Cavities?

By the age of 60, over 90% of adults have been affected by tooth decay in at least one permanent tooth, while cavities remain the number one chronic disease among school-aged children. Its prevalence is unfortunate, considering that with adequate oral hygiene and proper care, tooth decay is largely preventable. To help reduce cavity statistics, […]

Ankeny Dentist Discusses Diabetes and Oral Health

As November comes to an end, it is important to pause and reflect that this month has been American Diabetes Month. Nearly 26 million Americans suffer from this disease, and millions more are at risk of developing it. An often-overlooked component in controlling diabetes is maintaining good oral health. Your Ankeny family dentist, Dr. Amanda […]

Polk City Dentist Discusses the Dangers of Soda

Soda is one of the leading causes of tooth decay in the United States. The average American consumes roughly 50 gallons of soda per year, three times the average amount consumed in 1970. Due to the rising trend in soda intake among both adolescents and adults, your Ankeny dentist, Dr. Foust, would like to explore […]

Polk City Dentist: Coconut Oil and Cavity Prevention

A recent study conducted by scientists at the Athlone Institute of Technology suggests that digested coconut oil may help prevent cavities. The research is the latest in a series of interesting studies published this year that illustrate how the future of cavity prevention may come from unexpected places. During the study, researchers added enzymes to […]

Polk City Dentist Explains Cavity Prevention

Contrary to popular belief, sugar does not cause cavities. Oral bacteria that feed on food particles in your mouth do. Your mouth is teeming with bacteria, most of which are harmless. Some bacteria in your mouth secret acid that erodes the enamel of your teeth, however, putting you at risk of developing tooth decay. Enamel […]

Schedule Your Family’s Dental Checkups in Ankeny before School Starts!

”. Make Your Dental Checkups More Convenient We understand that the weeks leading up to the first day of school can be busy with getting ready for a new school year while trying to squeeze out the last bit of summer fun all at once, but imagine how much more hectic your life will be […]

Category: General & Preventive Dentistry