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How to Choose a Mouthwash that’s Right for You
If you walk down the dental-care aisle at any Hendricks County drugstore or grocery store, you’ll find a dizzying array of mouthwash products to choose from – anti-plaque, anti-gingivitis and breath-freshening, just to name a few. But how do you know which one is the...
What to Expect during a Routine Dental Exam
Did you know that regular dental exams can help keep your mouth healthy and protect your general well-being? Just like a physical or annual exam at your doctor’s office, a dental exam or checkup at Danville Family Dentistry in Hendricks County is an important step in...
How to Maintain Good Senior Oral Health
If you’re a Hendricks County senior, as you age, you need to continue to maintain good dental hygiene practices. Because – unfortunately – chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and respiratory disease, can affect senior oral health by causing dental issues...
Porcelain Dental Veneers: Advantages and Disadvantages
Unfortunately, not all Hendricks County residents are blessed with a perfect, dazzling smile. If you have discolored, chipped, broken, worn-down or misaligned teeth, porcelain dental veneers may be the solution for you. These veneers are thin, tooth-colored shells...
How to Get Rid of Canker Sores
Canker sores can be really annoying for the 20% of Americans that get them (some even living in Hendricks County)! If you’ve never experienced a canker sore, it’s a small, shallow aphthous ulcer found inside your mouth. Canker sores can make eating and talking really...
What Causes an Abscessed Tooth?
Do you have a persistent, throbbing toothache? Does it hurt when you chew? Is your face, cheek or lymph nodes under your jaw swollen? You probably have an abscessed tooth. When residents in Hendricks County eat a diet high in sugar and don’t take proper care of their...