, Dr. Amanda Foust would like to shed some light on the symptoms of oral cancer so that you can stay vigilant in regards to your oral health. Beware of These Oral Cancer Symptoms Keep a lookout for ulcers. Many people believe these are a sign of stress or possibly disease. However, if ulcers do […]
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Children’s Preventive Dentistry Tips Last month, our can protect teeth from decay and bacteria for up to ten years, and how fluoride treatments increase enamel strength. In this blog, we’ll offer tips for helping your child learn to brush, snacking habits to avoid, and more children’s dental health information. How to Help Your Child Use […]
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A toothbrush is a seemingly simple little tool that we use every day (or at least, we should be using it every day!). Do you ever stop and think about where it came from? The drugstore from which you probably bought it obviously didn’t invent it. So who did? Test your knowledge with Dr. Amanda […]
What Causes of Tooth Sensitivity and Toothache? Do you avoid eating ice cream because your teeth are too sensitive to cold? Does it seem like you need a filling every time you see the dentist? Since your smile relies on enamel to protect the sensitive pulp, tooth sensitivity and a prevalence of cavities are often […]
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Replace Sugary Snacks with Fruit Sugary foods, processed carbohydrates, and acidic fruits all top the list for foods that harm your teeth. You may already know about some of the worst foods for your dental health, but do you know which foods can help you have a whiter smile, less risk of cavities, and fresher […]
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Spring is about new beginnings. Baby animals are born, flowers bloom, and leaves return to tree branches. When you think about spring, you may not make a connection to your oral health, but this season of change is the perfect time to stop bad dental habits. Ankeny dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust has tips for freshening […]
How Sugar Forms Cavities Infamous for its cavity causing nature, sugar gets a bad reputation for a reason. When sugar reacts with bacteria to produce acid, it eats away the enamel of the tooth. As the first defense against tooth decay, enamel is the hardest substance produced by the body, but once it is lost, […]
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You have probably been told by our staff to floss your teeth daily to protect your mouth from gum disease. Estimates show that three out of four adults in the U.S. will develop some form of gum disease. In early stages, gum disease is curable if addressed with proper oral hygiene and professional treatment. However, […]
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When you look in the mirror, you may notice that your teeth are different sizes and shapes. Each tooth plays a different role in helping you eat and speak. Dr. Foust can examine all 32 of your permanent teeth to make sure each one is clean, healthy, and functioning properly. Incisors: Your incisors are the […]
Did you know that a national and international holiday share this week in March? Today is International Women’s Day, and March 6th was National Dentist Day. You may be wondering how these two holidays relate. Originally called International Working Women’s day, the combination of National Dentist Day calls to attention the growing female workforce in […]
