There are times in life when your smile is in pristine condition and the thought of smile care barely crosses your mind (aside from your preventive needs, of course). Then, there are those moments in which you become acutely aware that your tooth needs fixing. Sometimes, it’s something very minor but it catches your attention. […]
Category: Patient Education
2 Smile Busters To Watch For
Quick! When you think of a beautiful smile, what do you think about? You might have thought about white teeth, or a smile that looks comfortable and natural. We can help with teeth-whitening in Ankeny Iowa, or with cosmetic procedures that enhance the natural beauty of a smile. But let’s talk for a minute about […]
A Few Reminders For Our New Patients
Are you a new patient with us? If so, then we are so happy you have joined our Ankeny, IA dental practice as your dental care home! We know, of course, that as you get started, you will probably come up with questions along the way (and that your priority is gaining a sense of […]
Pumpkin Treats For Autumn Q&A: Smile Friend Or Foe?
The second the weather changes over to feeling even the slightest bit chilly, you can rest assured that you will begin seeing pumpkin-based treats popping up all over the place! You’ll see pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin hot cocoa, pumpkin soup, and the list will continue to grow the cooler it gets. […]
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Sage Advice Regarding Your 2018 Benefits
Whether you have dental insurance or not, there are things to remember before the 2018 calendar year is through! You may need to check in regarding the plan you chose for yourself back when this year first began and you were looking forward to 12 lovely months of smile care. Or, you might need to […]
Your Sensitive Teeth: Immediate Steps To Take!
If you have sensitive teeth, then it’s no time to just sit around and hope for things to turn around. Instead, it’s absolutely time for you to take certain steps (and with great haste). Why? Well, you may not realize it but sensitivity can be a sign that your smile is essentially communicating to you […]
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Tips: Your Local Dentist Helps You Avoid The Flu!
Your local dentist in Ankeny, IA knows that one of your big concerns this autumn season (even bigger than thinking about protecting your smile health) is doing what you can to avoid the flu! Nobody wants to think about it, nobody wants to get it, yet it’s certainly something that requires some forethought and planning […]
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Sleep Apnea Tips From Your Local Dentist!
When you come in to see your local dentist, you know that we are here to help you with your smile and your oral health. What you may have just begun learning about is the fact that we may be able to help you with your sleep, too, at our Ankeny, IA practice. If you […]
New Patients: How To Succeed With Your Smile!
Yay! You have found our Ankeny, IA team, you feel excited at the prospect of becoming a new patient with our friendly, gentle practice, and the thought of a healthy smile puts you in a wonderful mood. So, the only problem is, you don’t really know where to begin or how to ensure you truly […]
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Seeing Your Dentist: Dental Care During Pregnancy
Contrary to what you might believe, it’s actually very important that you continue your professional dental care during your pregnancy. If you thought that it wasn’t a good idea to come in for dental visits or any type of treatment, this actually isn’t the case. It’s extremely important you are consistent, as maintaining the health […]
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