Chocolate: Good or Bad?

It’s too good to be true; it’s high in fat and can cause cardiovascular problems; and it’s loaded in sugar and can easily cause teeth cavities. Chocolate lovers have long worried about such warnings, but closer looks at the cocoa product and its effects on your oral and overall health have put these worries to […]

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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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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 Explains Which Fruits to Eat for Better Smiles

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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Garlic and Gum Disease

Over the years, garlic has been a part folklore, ancient myth, and household remedies. By looking back into history we can apply some old world uses of garlic for new ways to improve oral and overall health. On National Garlic Day, Ankeny dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust will call to attention ways that garlic can treat […]

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