by Cameron Shearin | Oct 9, 2018
Have you ever heard the phrase “I’d rather get my tooth pulled than go to Aunt Betty’s,” or something to that effect? From a dentist’s perspective, it seems people would rather get a tooth pulled than floss their teeth. Unfortunately, while that phrase is used to...
by Cameron Shearin | Oct 12, 2017
Do you think dental floss is a modern invention or that it’s been around for a while? If you guessed the latter, you are correct. People have used string and other tools to dislodge food from their teeth for thousands of years. However, the invention of modern dental...
by Cameron Shearin | Jul 27, 2016
When you visit your dentist for a checkup, do you lie when you’re asked if you’ve been flossing? If you say, “Sure, I’ve been flossing,” when in fact you haven’t been flossing regularly – or at all – you’re not alone. According to a survey by the American...
by Cameron Shearin | May 10, 2016
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,...
by Cameron Shearin | Nov 25, 2015
One question every Hendricks County resident will hear when they visit Danville Family Dentistry is: “Are you flossing every day?” For a lot of patients, the answer will be “no.” While most patients are good at brushing their teeth twice a day, for some reason, many...