How Breastfeeding Affects Your Baby’s Dental Health

How Breastfeeding Affects Your Baby’s Dental Health

Most Hendricks County moms know breastfeeding is linked to having healthier babies. The research clearly shows the health and nutritional benefits your baby can receive from drinking breast milk. But did you know breastfeeding offers other positive effects on your...
3 Ways Seasonal Allergies Can Affect Your Oral Health

3 Ways Seasonal Allergies Can Affect Your Oral Health

Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? According to a report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the Midwest (which includes Hendricks County) is one of the highest allergy producing regions in the country. In many Indiana cities and towns, pollen...
Athletes: Play It Safe! Wear a Mouth Guard!

Athletes: Play It Safe! Wear a Mouth Guard!

As Hendricks County children and young adults suit up to play recreational and organized sports, Dr. Jon Erickson at Danville Family Dentistry wants to remind parents, coaches, and athletes about the importance of mouth guards to protect young athletes’ teeth and gums...
How Pregnancy Affects Your Oral Health

How Pregnancy Affects Your Oral Health

At Danville Family Dentistry, we get a lot of questions. One question we’ve heard from Hendricks County women who are pregnant is: “Is it true that pregnant women lose a tooth for every child?” No. This is a myth. However, your pregnancy can cause some changes in your...