With summer coming to a close, kids are heading back to school. Which means now is a great time to schedule a visit for a checkup and cleaning. These preventive visits can help smiles of all ages stay strong. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about the importance of scheduling a checkup visit. […]
Every six months, we want to see our patients for a routine visit. These checkups and cleanings may seem minor, but they’re key to enjoying good oral health. In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about what to expect from these visits, and why you need them twice a year to enjoy your best […]
Better overall oral health can defend you against the onset of cavities and gingivitis, two common threats that can lead to big problems when not treated in time. Part of your strategy for protecting your smile should involve your dentist. At our Ankeny, IA dental practice, we can provide important routine reviews and cleanings that […]
How concerned should you be that you are struggling with gingivitis? There are different warnings that you can identify on your own, and you can also count on your Ankeny, IA dentist to recognize when you need help managing gum disease. By taking this problem seriously and making sure that it is properly resolved, you […]
Does your daily routine include a truly effective approach to smile care? Good oral hygiene has many important benefits. One is that your daily efforts stop plaque deposits from gathering and hardening to form tartar. When that hardening occurs, your smile is more vulnerable to issues with dental decay and gingivitis. The problem is more […]
What kind of feedback will you receive during your next dental exam? Hopefully, the updates about your teeth and gums are all positive. If problems are found, the good news is that they can be addressed promptly so that there are no complications that you have to deal with at a later date. Our Ankeny, […]
You can feel real frustration over hearing that you have a problem with your smile that requires treatment. Unfortunately, trouble with dental decay and gum disease can arise even when you have an oral hygiene routine that you follow. The good news is that when trouble is caught in time, you can count on conservative […]
At a regular dental exam, your smile will be evaluated as well as cleaned. Both of these activities are important for your oral health. Reviews let you know if there are any problems that might require in-office care for active problems, while cleanings remove bacteria and remnants of food that can make your smile less […]
There are different reasons to see your dentist. If you want to stay safe against problems that can affect your smile and make restorative services necessary, make sure that your reasons for visiting include keeping up with preventive care. If your dental benefits include access to routine dental exams and cleanings, make sure that you […]
There is certainly more to oral health care than just treatment for dental decay. With that said, cavities remain a common concern, and a problem that will affect many people at least once. You can protect yourself against the threat of this and other problems with a consistent oral hygiene routine at home. You should […]
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