by Cameron Shearin | Jan 24, 2022
Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods and water. Every day a tooth’s enamel layer loses and gains minerals. When acid attacks the enamel, the tooth loses minerals. Bacteria and sugars in the mouth form a sticky plaque on the teeth. Plaque...
by Cameron Shearin | May 29, 2018
If you’re like many people in Hendricks County, you know brushing your teeth is important to your dental health. But you may wonder if there is anything else you can do to make sure your teeth stay healthy. Yes, there is! You can make sure you’re using fluoride in...
by Cameron Shearin | May 5, 2017
At Danville Family Dentistry, we’re sure most people living in Hendricks County know they need to brush their teeth a couple times a day and floss at least once day. But did you know there’s something else you can do to ensure your teeth stay healthy? You can use...
by Cameron Shearin | Oct 14, 2015
Despite all the efforts by Hendricks County teachers, parents and dentists to teach children good oral hygiene, many children still have a high risk for getting cavities. When your child doesn’t properly clean his/her teeth, bacteria can eat away at tooth enamel,...
by [email protected] | May 31, 2013
Fluoride is a mineral that is naturally found in water and many foods. It plays an important role in developing healthy teeth and fighting tooth decay. Your teeth are covered with a thin, hard outer layer called enamel. Enamel is made up of minerals. Every day, your...