How to Handle Your Sensitive Gag Reflex

For some Hendricks County residents, going to the dentist can be an unpleasant or uncomfortable experience, especially if they suffer from an active gag reflex. However, avoiding regular dental visits is not the solution if you’re afraid you may gag during dental...

Toothache or Sinusitis?

Winter seems to be a time when many people in Hendricks County suffer from sinus infections or sinusitis. But did you know that sinusitis can sometimes cause a toothache? Your sinuses are a connected system of hollow, air-filled cavities in your skull. They’re lined...

How Dentures Differ from Washington’s Time

Do you remember going to school in Hendricks County or elsewhere and hearing the story about George Washington chopping down the cherry tree when he was a boy? What about the story that he had wooden teeth? As a kid, that story was pretty fascinating to imagine....

Holidays and Oral Health: Give Yourself a Healthy Smile

The holidays are here and that means lots of dinners, parties and special events in Hendricks County featuring food and drinks. From homemade cookies and candy to eggnog and hot chocolate, everyone has their favorites. However, most people don’t think about the affect...

Tooth Decay: Don’t Let It Haunt You

October in Hendricks County signifies fall festivals, Halloween parties, trunk-or-treating events and – of course – trick-or-treating for the kids. However, this means you and your children will be eating sweets, sweets and more sweets throughout the month and well...