When faced with dental treatment, options may be confusing. A common misunderstanding is whether you need a crown or a…
One way to gauge the condition of a teenager’s oral health is to look at the education and emotional health…
This year, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention have declared an early start to the flu season, and…
National Handwashing Awareness Week takes place from December 2-8, reminding us to keep our hands clean. Since we use our…
During the holiday season, many people long to clean and brighten their teeth efficiently. With the help of sodium bicarbonate…
What kind of toothbrush do you use? Do you prefer soft, medium, or hard bristles? An angled brush? Manual or…
Toothaches can really affect your life. Toothache pain can be bad enough to cause you to miss days from school…
An eruption cyst occurs when a baby’s teeth are beginning to emerge through the gums. The teeth form inside a…
Have you ever experienced a toothache that seems to have no origin? You visit your dentist twice a year without…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Erika Peddicord, your Ankeny dentist, wants to show her support for the campaign…