Is Mouthwash Bad for You?

Mouthwash can be a fast and convenient way to freshen your breath and kill harmful bacteria without actually brushing your…

10 years ago

Gum Disease: Just for Adults?

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, tends to be associated with older people. However, gum disease is on the rise. According…

10 years ago

July 2014: Relax and Explore the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Looking for a relaxing and inexpensive day out? Get the family back in touch with nature at the Greater Des…

10 years ago

Genetics And Dentistry?

Have you ever heard of epigenetics? There may be a time when it plays a large role in dental health.…

10 years ago

Is Your Child A Thumb Sucker?

If your child is a thumb sucker you may well be worrying yourself gray. Although some parents are actually relieved…

10 years ago

July 2014: Peddicord Family Dentistry Receives 2014 Best of Ankeny Award

Bid congratulations to your Ankeny IA, family dentist Dr. Ericka Peddicord and Peddicord Family Dentistry, for receiving the 2014 Best of…

10 years ago

What Is Xylitol?

Tooth decay is a serious problem in American children. Twenty-five percent of young children from 2 to 5 and 50…

10 years ago

Swishers

There are people who simply sip and swallow their beverages, and then there are swishers. Swishers have to swish every…

10 years ago

Toothbrushes: Electric vs Manual

There are several indications that the use of electric toothbrushes is on the rise. One toothbrush manufacturer claims they’ve doubled…

10 years ago

Dental Facts For Sixty And Above

As a child, you may have feared losing your teeth when you aged, and having to wear dentures like your…

10 years ago