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Mouth Guards: Protect Your Young Athlete’s Teeth
Is your child or teen participating in sports at a Hendricks County school or in a youth league? Did you know that over 3,000,000 teeth are knocked out during youth sporting events across the country each year? It’s true. In a 2011 study, the National Youth Sports...
Preventive Dental Care Can Save You Money
Everyone in Hendricks County (and everywhere else, for that matter) lives on a budget. And when money is tight, it can be tempting to skip your dental treatments. But don’t do it! When you spend money on preventive dental care, such as tooth brushing, dental cleanings...
8 Tactics to Overcome Your Dental Anxiety
Does the thought of going to the dentist make you nervous? If so, you’re not the only one in Hendricks County!. A 2009 survey by the American Association of Endodontists found that 80% of adult Americans are afraid of dentists and suffer dental anxiety; and over half...
4 Myths about Root Canals
Unfortunately, root canals have been given a bum rap. Just mention to your Hendricks County pals that you’re going to the dentist for one and people cringe. Plus, how many times have you heard people say, “I’d rather have a root canal,” when talking about an...
Healthy Foods for Healthy Teeth
Here in Hendricks County, we all know that brushing your teeth and flossing twice a day, as well as seeing Dr. Erickson at Danville Family Dentistry at least once a year, are important for good oral health. But did you know that eating healthy foods are also essential...
Tooth Sensitivity: Stop the Pain
Have you ever eaten a spoonful of ice cream or drank a sip a coffee and winced? You may have wondered: Why does my tooth hurt? Well, you may have a sensitive tooth. Tooth sensitivity is a common problem for many people – not just Hendricks County residents. Normally,...