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• posted: May 24, 2023

“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read More

• posted: May 17, 2023

Anyone who has had a compromised tooth knows that the amount of discomfort it causes can be extremely unpleasant. Although no one looks forward to a root canal, this procedure Read More

• posted: May 10, 2023

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read More

• posted: May 03, 2023

Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re Read More

• posted: Apr. 26, 2023

When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying Read More

• posted: Apr. 19, 2023

Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read More

• posted: Apr. 12, 2023

Unfortunately, dental emergencies can sometimes be unavoidable among young children. The good news is the doctor can help you prepare in case you and your child find yourselves in any Read More

• posted: Apr. 05, 2023

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read More

• posted: Mar. 29, 2023

Regular dental cleanings and checkups at our Urbandale, Iowa office are an excellent way to ensure everything is A-OK in your mouth. There’s a reason the American Dental Association recommends Read More

• posted: Mar. 22, 2023

Stress symptoms—which include high blood pressure, severe aches, and insomnia—may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is the culprit when in Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2023

On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2023

Porcelain veneers are thin covers placed over the top of natural teeth. Their purpose is to make cosmetic improvements rather than restorative changes. Porcelain veneers have become increasingly popular over Read More

• posted: Oct. 09, 2022

After many years of making cosmetic improvements to our patients’ smiles, our team at McDonald Family Dentistry has decided to give ourselves a makeover — specifically to our office space. Read More

• posted: Sep. 19, 2022

Having practiced dentistry in Iowa for over 20 years, Dr. Chris McDonald could not begin to count how many missing teeth he has replaced. However, he does find it interesting Read More

• posted: Aug. 10, 2022

Many dental patients understand the importance of twice-yearly dental checkups, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they know exactly what their dentist and hygienist are doing in their mouths. To better Read More

• posted: Jul. 21, 2022

Have you always wanted your teeth to look a little longer, smoother or whiter, but have never done anything about it because of the costs of cosmetic dentistry? You may Read More