by Cameron Shearin | Jun 29, 2022
Everyone’s mouth is full of bacteria. Consequently, we need to brush twice daily and floss to remove it or we set the stage for gum disease. If the bacterial is allowed to build up, it will create a sticky film on the teeth. In the long run, that film can cause plaque...
by Cameron Shearin | Aug 10, 2021
In the dental world, dentists and dental hygienists know about two procedures most of us have never heard of until we get into a dental chair. The first procedure is dental scaling. Dental scaling is usually done with the second procedure, root planing. Combined, both...
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 | Nov 21, 2017
Many Hendricks County folks want to have teeth that are sparkling white. However, their teeth have become stained over time due to aging, food and beverage stains, tobacco stains, or dental diseases. Therefore, they may decide to have a teeth whitening treatment done...
by Cameron Shearin | Jun 9, 2017
We can’t imagine anyone in Hendricks County who doesn’t want whiter, brighter teeth. That’s probably why people search the web for teeth whitening methods. However, at Danville Family Dentistry, we know there’s a lot of misinformation and just plain, old wives’ tales...