Category: Preventive Dentistry

Ankeny Dentist Has Free Tooth Brushing Chart for Kids

How successful are you at getting your child to brush his or her teeth every night? If you’re like most parents, when it’s tooth brushing time, you’re in for a battle. Establishing a routine for your child to brush twice a day, every day is a difficult task. So what can you do to tip… Read more »

Ankeny Dentist Observes National Handwashing Awareness Week

National Handwashing Awareness Week takes place from December 2-8, reminding us to keep our hands clean. Since we use our hands for so much each day, it’s difficult to have germ-free fingers and palms. But, aside from washing them, there are other ways to avoid the germs that build on our hands. Dr. Erika Peddicord,… Read more »

A Link Between Gum Disease and Breast Cancer in Ankeny

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Erika Peddicord, your Ankeny dentist, wants to show her support for the campaign by highlighting the relationship between oral health and breast cancer. Breast Cancer and Gum Disease The World Health Organization (WHO) studied the link between periodontal disease and breast cancer from 1985 to 2001. Of the… Read more »

All In One Dentistry in Ankeny IA

When most people think of going to the dentist, they envision a teeth cleaning and their dental checkup. If the patient has maintained good dental hygiene—brushing, flossing, and eating healthy foods—then there is a chance that a basic cleaning and checkup are all that the patient will require. However, things don’t always work out as… Read more »

Ankeny Dentist Discusses Dental Sealants for Children

Children’s teeth are especially vulnerable to tooth decay. Brushing habits are not always as meticulous as they should be with kids that are just learning about oral hygiene. Convenient snack foods and juices that cater to children are generally quite high in sugar content. Your Ankeny dentist, Dr. Erika Peddicord, discusses how dental sealants can… Read more »