This time of the year, it is your chance to visit with friends and family that you may not have seen in quite some time. While that is one of the best parts of the holidays, it also means that it can highlight some of your smile imperfections. If you are starting to feel self-conscious […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Deck The Halls With Oral Health Prevention
Your smile is a big part of who you are. That means that if you are not completely happy with yours, it could really hold you back. One of the best ways to avoid potential problems is to stick to your schedule of oral health prevention, and if you have not been in to see […]
Is Your Brushing Enough?
We get it: you take the time to brush your teeth twice each day. You spend the full two minutes every time, maybe even using an ultrasonic electric toothbrush. But even with all of that effort, you could still run into some common oral health conditions if you avoid your biannual checkups. The simple fact […]
Keep Up With Your Oral Health
As we head into the holidays, it can be a real time crunch. Everyone’s trying to get their work done before the big days, and that means that it can be tough to find the time for some routine errands. But your oral health is important, and you need to make sure that you maintain […]
Time For A Checkup? Don’t Wait!
Are you dedicated to your dentistry? For adults, that means coming into the office for a cleaning and examination at least twice every year. If you are looking at the calendar and realize that you have not been seen yet in 2024, then you are starting to fall behind. When it’s time for a checkup, […]
Protect Your Oral Health With Biannual Checkups
As a general rule, you should visit your dentist twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. These visits can start as early as one year old and should continue throughout your entire life. Dental checkups can help prevent major problems like cavities, gum disease, and more, but an estimated 30 percent of Americans skip […]
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Catch Oral Health Concerns Early With Biannual Checkups
If you only see your dentist during emergencies, your smile may not be as healthy as you believe it is. While a good at home oral hygiene routine can keep your teeth and gums clean, there may be underlying problems that you don’t notice. These can worsen overtime without proper care. Your team at Dental […]
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Are You Up To Date With Your Dental Checkups?
Your regular oral health maintenance makes a difference in your ability to keep your smile safe, healthy, and strong. While you might know this on a philosophical level, you need to put that into action with consistent care, starting with your brushing and flossing at home. But you simply cannot do it all on your […]
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Prevention Against Tooth Decay
Finding out that you have a cavity can be frustrating, especially when you do your best to prevent them. Detecting them is important, though, so that they can be treated in a timely manner. Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, offers comprehensive checkups that can help prevent cavities and composite resin fillings to treat them if […]
Keeping Up With Your Oral Health
How long has it been since your last dental checkup? Sticking to your schedule of cleanings and examinations helps you to identify and treat any concerns quickly, so it is important to follow the treatment plan that your dentist gives to you. Most people require these appointments every six months, so if it has been […]