Recently, our dental practice has upgraded our ability to communicate with our patients. The software we have chosen is called Lighthouse 360, and it will provide our patients with appointment confirmations through both text messages and emails, ensuring that you receive a convenient reminder about your scheduled appointment. In addition, Lighthouse 360 will allow you… Read more »
Category: Patient Education
Ankeny IA Children’s Dentist Discusses Children’s Dentistry
Taking care of your teeth is a lifelong commitment. Therefore, to ensure that your child starts off on the right foot, it is very important to find a good children’s dentist. In the early years of a child’s life, the focus of dentistry is on development and education. Thus dental appointments should include instruction about… Read more »
Ankeny IA General Dentist Offers Homecare Tips
Homecare is very important in preventing both tooth decay and gum disease. Therefore, it is important to ensure that your habits and techniques are effective. To help you in this endeavor, your Ankeny IA dentist, Dr. Erika Peddicord, has put together the following list. Read below as she shares several homecare tips that can help… Read more »
Ankeny, IA General Dentist: Healthiest Foods for Your Teeth
Did you know that your diet affects your teeth? In fact, maintaining an unhealthy diet tends to wreak havoc upon your smile and oftentimes your waistline, too. However, by making healthy dietary choices on a regular basis, you can ensure your smile won’t endure major dental issues. To explain which foods promote sound dental health,… Read more »
Ankeny IA Dentist Can Fix Your Chipped Tooth
A chipped tooth can be very detrimental to a smile’s appearance because the irregular shape caused by the damage will draw the eye to it. Thus, even a small chip can become the center of attention, making the chipped tooth’s repair a priority for restoring a smile’s beauty. But how exactly is a chipped tooth… Read more »
Ankeny, IA Dentist Discusses the Varying Types of Mouthwash
Did you know that mouthwash has multiple varieties? Most people don’t know that even in their local drugstore, each mouthwash serves a different purpose. To explain the differing types of mouthwashes and their functions, your Ankeny, IA cosmetic dentist, Dr. Erika Peddicord provides this information. Mouthwash Comes in Number of Varieties Fluoride. Act Restoring Enamel… Read more »
Ankeny, IA Dentist Talks about Valplast Flexible Partial Dentures
Have you considered partial dentures as your tooth replacement option? Then you should talk to your dentist about Valplast partials rather than going down the traditional route. To teach you more about these partials, Dr. Erika Peddicord, your Ankeny, IA dentist, provides her patients with following informative blog. The Positives and Negatives of Valplast Partials… Read more »
Ankeny, IA Dentist Teaches Patients Simple Denture Cleaning Remedies
Do you wear dentures? If you do, then you’re already aware of the nightly cleaning procedure. Throughout the day, dentures—much like natural teeth—accumulate quite a bit of bacteria from eating. The lingering food particles nestle in the grooves of the dentures, which can stain the dentures and even cause bad breath. While most patients use… Read more »
Ankeny, IA Dentist Reports: Calming a Child’s Dental Visit Anxieties
Going to the dentist may prove challenging for children. As a parent, you recognize the importance of visiting the dentist; yet, the child may see the new experience differently. In order to have a successful appointment, Dr. Erika Peddicord, your Ankeny, IA children’s dentist offers a few tips to follow when your child visits the… Read more »
Ankeny Dentist Answers Your Root Canal FAQs
If you were told that you need root canal therapy, how would you feel? Some people, owing to popular exaggerations, would feel like running out of the room. Others would probably like to delay the procedure as long as possible. However, the reaction of a well-informed patient might surprise you. He or she might want… Read more »