What’s a crown? A dental crown may be referred to as a cap, because it literally caps a tooth that has been compromised by decay or fracture. Traditionally, crowns are made with precious metal, but metal stands out against a naturally white smile. With modern cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Amanda Foust places all-ceramic or all-porcelain dental […]
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When a tooth experiences severe decay or fracture, a filling will not suffice. Often, what is needed instead is a crown. This dental restoration, sometimes referred to as a cap, covers the affected tooth and protects it from further damage. Dr. Foust, at Dental Impressions of Ankeny, wants her patients to understand the why, what, […]
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Are you tired of looking at your old silver fillings in the mirror? If so, replacing them is as easy as a simple trip to your Ankeny dentist, Dr. Foust, who offers natural, tooth-colored alternatives to old metal fillings. Furthermore, she can help you understand how those old fillings might actually be doing more harm […]
Some people believe that tooth loss naturally occurs when a person ages. Despite this common misconception, your teeth are meant to last your entire life. Tooth loss is caused by gum disease, severe decay, and traumatic injury—not aging. Dr. Amanda Foust understands that tooth loss is emotionally distressing and works compassionately to restore the smiles […]
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Of all the restorative and cosmetic dental procedures available, many patients are most familiar with dental fillings. Over the years, the composition of dental fillings has changed quite a bit. If you had cavities when you were a child, it’s likely they were filled with dark amalgam fillings, which were initially developed from a combination […]
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