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How Smoking Can Affect Your Oral Health
Over 37 million Americans smoke, according to the Centers for Disease Control. That’s about 15% of the population. While many of these smokers have likely heard that smoking is bad for their health, they may not realize smoking can also cause oral health issues, too....
My Dental Crown Fell Out! What Should I Do?
Did you accidentally get hit in the mouth while out and about in Hendricks County, and it caused your dental crown to fall out? Or, maybe, you bit down hard on something, causing your crown to loosen? Whatever has happened, having a loose crown or one that’s fallen...
Hey, Hendricks County! It’s Time for a Beautiful Smile!
Having a beautiful smile can affect how people perceive and interact with you. After all, your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. Additionally, your oral hygiene can affect your overall health, too. According to the Mayo Clinic, bacteria in your...
6 Simple Ways to Make Tooth Brushing Fun for Your Toddler
To ensure good oral health, young children need to form good oral hygiene habits starting at an early age. However, for many Hendricks County parents, getting your toddler to brush their teeth can be no easy task. To get your child excited about taking care of their...
Tongue Cleaning: Why You Should Be Brushing Your Tongue Daily
Like many people in Hendricks County, you probably brush your teeth twice a day and floss once a day, but do you brush your tongue, too? Tongue cleaning involves using a toothbrush or a tongue scrapper to clean the upper surface of your tongue. In addition to fighting...
Poor Oral Health and Heart Disease: What Is the Connection?
Most Hendricks Country folks know they need to take care of their teeth for a strong, healthy smile. But did you know that poor oral health and heart disease are linked together? Doctors have found two specific links between oral health and heart disease. Recent...