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 […]
Category: Healthy Living
Ankeny Family Dentist: Top 3 Healthy Fall Herbs, Spices
The smell of a cooked turkey can tantalize the senses and cause many a mouth to water. Herbs and spices add dazzling flavors and aromas to a plethora of dishes. As the fall season continues and the holidays approach, many people search for spices with added health benefits. Your Ankeny family dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust, […]
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Eruption Cyst Quiz with Ankeny Dentist
Parenting can overwhelm even the most experienced nurturers. Noticing odd lesions or cysts in the mouths of infants can leave parents worried, anxious, or confused about potential treatment for their young children. One visible dental issue seen at an early age involves eruption cysts. These cysts appear bluish in most cases, but can present themselves […]
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 […]
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Ankeny Dentist Warns of the Dangers of Energy Drinks
While there has been plenty of news coverage on the way that energy and sports drinks affect your teen’s overall health due to the high levels of sugar and caffeine they contain, little has been said regarding the impact of these beverages on the condition of your teen’s teeth. A recent study has revealed that […]
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Senior Health Fair in Ankeny Today
If you are over 65 or provide care for a senior, consider attending A June Affair, the health and education fair for seniors. The event will be held at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church at 501 E 1st St today, from 1230-330pm, and admission is free. And if you’re looking for a dentist to […]
Toothbrush Trivia from Your Ankeny Dentist
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 […]
Types of Teeth and Their Functions
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 […]
Heart Health Myths Dispelled by Your Ankeny Dentist
You have probably seen or heard something in the media pertaining to heart disease. This is because the American Heart Association and the medical community designate February as a month to raise awareness for heart disease. Although we provide excellent dental care at Dental Impressions, we also care about your general health too. In honor […]
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Sugarless Gum is Good for Your Oral Health
We know that eating candy is bad for our teeth. Our parents and dentists have told us this since we were young. However, if we opt for sugarless gum and breath mints containing xylitol, we can enjoy consuming something sweet without worrying if we are damaging our teeth. What is Xylitol? Xylitol is frequently used […]
