Before you lay down to sleep at night, what do you do for your dental health? Bedtime is a very vulnerable time for your mouth. While you sleep, your flow of saliva decreases because metabolism slows down. As a result, your mouth can become dry and inflamed, and bad bacteria multiply. Essentially, without the proper […]
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Dental Floss Cure to Bad Breath
With all of the breath mints, gums, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and other breath-freshening products on the market today, why do so many people have chronic bad breath? 32% percent of Americans cite bad breath as the least attractive trait of their co-workers. Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be linked to a lack of proper […]
Take Care of Your Teeth and Slow Down the Aging Process, Part 1
Our teeth are incredibly strong. They constantly endure extreme temperature and pressure from the chewing, crunching, and biting we do. Still, everyday wear and tear and the natural aging process take a toll on our teeth. Follow this advice to prevent your age from showing in your smile. Preventing Acid Erosion The biggest threat to […]
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Giving Ankeny and Polk City Smiles for Life
Dental Impressions in Ankeny, Iowa, is all about creating smiles for families from Polk City, Bondurant, Elkhart, Alleman, and the surrounding communities. Being a family dentist is a very specific-and rewarding-job. I have the opportunity to treat entire families in my office at one time, making it a convenient option for dental health for families […]
7 Steps for a Better Smile
Quality oral health goes a long way. Having a healthy mouth is an intricate part of having a healthy body. Considering how important oral health is, it seems like it would be hard to achieve and maintain, but think again. Follow these 7 simple steps, and you’ll be on your way to stellar dental health […]
How to Choose the Best Toothpaste for You and Your Family
Visiting the dentist every six months for regular dental exams and cleanings is the best thing you can do for your oral health, but at-home dental hygiene is just as important. Your best bet for keeping your mouth healthy between dental appointments is by having a thorough at-home dental hygiene regiment. This all starts with […]
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