Good daily dental habits not only keep your teeth clean and your breath fresh. These habits are vital to the good health of your gums as well. Our trained professionals are glad to share their knowledge with you, and everything you do to keep your gums healthy makes your smile that much brighter, and our […]
Category: Patient Education
The Seriousness of a Toothache
, before the tooth is lost due to an injury or a severe infection. […]
All about Root Canal Therapy
will halt the spread of infection and save the healthy part of your tooth which remains. Root Canal Procedures If you should need a root canal treatment, you will most likely require at least two visits to the dentist to complete the procedure. Your dentist will remove the diseased tissue from inside the tooth and […]
The Purpose of Porcelain Veneers
Many patients face dental issues that range from crooked teeth to a misaligned bite to unusually large gaps between their teeth. These problems can be cosmetic in nature, or may require treatment to make sure that they do not affect your oral health. There are various solutions for these issues, depending on your own personalized […]
Is Your Bad Breath a Constant Nuisance?
It isn’t always easy to remember when your breath first went bad, but once you’re conscious of it, your first inclination will likely be to cure it. Unfortunately, when bad breath (halitosis) is a consistent nuisance to your dental health, curing it isn’t always simple. The first step to treating halitosis is to evaluate your […]
Are You At Risk for Gum Disease?
Well over ¾ of the adult population in the United States exhibits some degree of gum disease, or periodontal disease, making it one of the most widespread dental diseases today (next to tooth decay). Though it isn’t as common as cavities, gum disease remains the leading cause of adult tooth loss due to the extensive […]
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 […]
Pediatric Dental Caries
Did you know that dental caries is the most widespread childhood disease? Pediatric dental caries goes by many names including childhood tooth decay, pediatric dental disease, and cavities. It might surprise you that childhood tooth decay is widespread among industrialized countries, and if left untreated it can have a serious negative impact on a child’s […]
What You Don’t Know About Your Tongue
People tend to take their tongues for granted. Not kids of course. They love sticking out their tongues. But adults don’t give much thought to their tongues. Today, it is recognized that your tongue is an important muscle. How much do you know about your tongue? Take your Ankeny, IA dentist, Dr. Amanda Foust’s, true or […]
The Importance Of Flossing
Your teeth are important to you right? You would like to keep your natural teeth rather than wear dentures right? You’re proud of your pearly whites, and brush all the time to keep them clean and white, right? But, do you floss? A recent study showed that if you’re an American, there is less than […]
