Dental Impressions

3 Minor Annoyances You Should Not Ignore

Sometimes, something going on with your smile is a little bit annoying. Maybe it’s something you cannot quite figure out how to handle. Maybe it’s a symptom that’s sort of frustrating but not enough to cause serious alarm. Whatever this little issue is, our Ankeny, IA team wants you to remember that it is usually […]

Very Good Reasons To Follow Through On Sleep Apnea Treatment

What do you think about your current sleep apnea concern? Are you aware that you should probably do something about it but instead of seeking out more information and acting quickly, you’ve decided instead to just sweep it under the rug for now? As you might imagine, our compassionate Ankeny, IA team can empathize with […]

A New Way To Think About Dental Hygiene

If you’re brushing and flossing along every day, seeing us for dental visits, and heading home from those appointments with a clean bill of health each and every time, then you may not feel too concerned about your dental hygiene. However, if you’re feeling more like you’re fumbling along through your daily care at home, […]

Reasons To Treat Your Sleep Apnea In 2019

There’s a little voice in the back of your mind letting you know that your sleep disorder is probably sleep apnea. Then, it insists that you should probably do something about this issue because, well, it’s obviously not a good thing to be waking up at all hours of the night (if not hundreds of […]

3 Things To Continue Doing Well In 2019

There’s something about doing an amazing job with your oral health and then heading into a fresh new year that can, oddly enough, cause you to lose steam rather than continue on with that momentum you’ve been enjoying. You might think that since you’ve been doing such a wonderful job, you have the luxury of […]

For The Love Of Eggnog! Drink Less Of It!

Yum! Your local dentist understands why you might absolutely love this time of year if you have a deep and unshakeable passion for eggnog. As you may have noticed, our Ankeny, IA team encourages you to drink a little less of it, if you can manage that! Or, of course, just become as mindful as […]

2 Things To Do Today (Or, Pre-Holiday At Least)

Your oral health is potentially not something you’re feeling very concerned about at the moment. Instead, you may be thinking about gift wrap, wondering if you have enough tape, and trying to figure out which of your orders have arrived and which are still on the way! Christmas is coming, after all, and there’s a […]

Remind Yourself During These Moments: I Must Brush!

Sometimes, you don’t brush your teeth. Right? Well, if you happen to be someone who always brushes twice a day, then we offer you our applause and admiration! However, if you find that there are moments in which you just give in to whatever is going on that seems more important or pressing, then our […]

2 Things That Your Consistent Dental Hygiene Accomplishes

You know that dental hygiene is something you perform every day, two times a day, to keep your smile healthy. While you understand that your dedication to consistency is key to good oral health and a beautiful smile, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some details getting lost in the mix. Do you know what […]

3 Things You Should Be Able To Say When Getting In Bed

Our Ankeny, IA team always reminds you to practice your dental hygiene both in the morning and then in the evening. However, we’re not always incredibly specific about when in the evening or what should (or shouldn’t) happen between your second brushing and flossing session for the day and bedtime. The truth is, though, it’s […]

Category: Preventive Dentistry