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? […]
Category: Healthy Living
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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Your Polk City Dentist Explains the Effects of Caffeine on Your Smile
Everyone needs a little energy boost every once in a while, but is sipping caffeine throughout the day the healthiest thing for your smile? Today Ankeny/Polk City dentist Dr. Amanda Foust of Dental Impressions will discuss the effects this substance can have on the health of your teeth and gums, as well as your overall […]
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Celebrate National School Breakfast Week with Tips from Your Dentist
March 3 through 7 is National School Breakfast week, a campaign designed to raise awareness of the importance of eating a healthy breakfast every day. The theme for 2014 is “Take Time for School Breakfast.” Experts say that children who eat a nutritious morning meal get better test scores, have fewer behavioral issues, and are […]
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Brown Bagging Your Little One’s Lunch? Ditch These Sugary Snacks!
With the second half of the 2013-2014 school year in full swing, parents everywhere face the task of packing kids’ lunches with healthy, tasty snacks. As you stare down grocery aisles stocked with sugary, salty packaged foods, the task seems almost impossible. Not so, says Dr. Amanda Foust, a general dentist in Alkeny IA, but […]
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3 Facts You Might Not Know About Dental Implants
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard of dental implants. Websites, pop-up ads, and billboards on your commute to work advertise them as the Next Big Thing in restorative and prosthetic dentistry. The American Academy of Implant Dentistry reports that well over 3 million people now have at least one dental implant, and […]
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Ankeny IA Dentist Tests Your Toothache Knowledge
It may seem like there isn’t much to know about toothaches. However, knowing their many causes and the potential severity of those causes can guide you in making informed decisions that can benefit your oral health. Thus, to make sure that you are knowledgeable, your Ankeny IA dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust, has put together the […]
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Ankeny Dentist Observes American Diabetes Alert Day
In the United States alone, over 26 million people suffer from , Dr. Amanda Foust, explains the importance of this day and how diabetes affects your dental health. […]
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Ankeny Dentist: Healthy Hearts and Healthy Smiles
Did you know February is American Heart Month? Across America, physicians and healthcare professionals are trying to raise awareness about , Dr. Amanda Foust, explains how to maintain health hearts and smiles. […]
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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 […]
