Pros and Cons of Water Flossing

Pros and Cons of Water Flossing

Good oral hygiene can help prevent cavities and gum disease that can lead to tooth loss. While the American Dental Association recommends that you floss your teeth once a day to remove bacteria and food particles, only 14% of Americans floss daily. Some people,...
Safety of Dental X-rays: What You Need to Know

Safety of Dental X-rays: What You Need to Know

When you go to the dentist’s office, do you worry about the safety of dental X-rays? Many Hendricks County residents express concerns about their exposure to radiation from dental X-rays. The staff at Danville Family Dentistry wants to help alleviate some of your...
How Eating Disorders Can Affect Your Oral Health

How Eating Disorders Can Affect Your Oral Health

More than 20 million American women and 10 million men (even those living in Hendricks County) suffer from serious eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating during some point in their lives, according to the National Eating Disorders Association....
5 Bad Dental Habits to Overcome

5 Bad Dental Habits to Overcome

Everyone living in Hendricks County is guilty of having bad habits — some they may not even be aware of having. This includes bad dental habits that can affect their teeth. Whether you realize it or not, these bad dental habits can cause you to chip, crack or...
Dos and Don’ts of Proper Denture Care

Dos and Don’ts of Proper Denture Care

About 33 million people wear partial or complete dentures, including quite a few residents of Hendricks County. If you’re one of these people, proper denture care is important, so you can maintain good oral health and keep your dentures in tip-top shape. Plus, proper...