Did you know that over 90 percent of people will end up with a cavity in their lives? That means the odds are pretty good that you have a filling. With how normal they are there’s still a serious deficit of understanding when it comes to fillings: many people never seem to worry about how […]
Let’s face it: not too many of us are born with great teeth. There’s always something you want to fix, and no matter how minor it is it’s important to you! If you’re an adult who has considered orthodontic care you’ve probably at least heard of Invisalign. You might be wondering if you can benefit […]
Think of one word to describe your dentures. It’s probably a safe bet that words like “reliable,” “beneficial,” “great,” or “easy” aren’t among them. Face it: no one likes their dentures. They might have been a great way to replace missing teeth when you got them, but after that it’s just a long road to […]
Quick: what do you want to change about your smile? There’s a pretty good chance you came up with something fast – most people do. It’s pretty typical to not like something about your smile, and it’s also pretty typical to put up with it for years and years. At Really Smile Dentistry we’re big […]
It takes a special kind of person to get excited about flossing. If you’re like most of us, flossing is something that doesn’t cross your mind very much – or even at all. In fact, studies show that over 50 percent of adults fail to floss with any regularity. We don’t like those numbers at […]
Everybody knows someone who’s constantly blowing their nose. It seems like colds, sinus infections, and other nasal conditions are a constant in their lives. In fact, they seem to be sick more often than they aren’t! This might be you, too – do you find yourself constantly reaching for a tissue? It might surprise you […]
If you’ve ever seen commercials for toothpaste, mouthwash, or other oral health products they probably made it pretty clear that they can fight gum disease. It’s a pretty common thing to talk about when it comes to oral health – after all, it sounds pretty scary. But what is gum disease? At Really Smile Dentistry […]
Let’s face it: dentistry can be scary. A lot of people include visits to offices just like our Carmel one to be on the top of their “things I don’t want to do” list. And we understand – dental care can be invasive, uncomfortable, and downright painful sometimes. We don’t want you to develop such […]
Have you ever woken up with a throbbing pain in your jaw? How about suffering from headaches, stiff facial muscles, and difficulty chewing? All of those problems are symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. We’ve treated a lot of patients at Really Smile Dentistry who’ve suffered from pain in their temporomandibular joints, or TMJ. […]
Are you a regular tooth brusher? If you’re seeing us at Really Smile in Carmel IN there’s a good chance you are. But how well are you brushing? Are your habits good enough to stave off all of the possible risks that come with poor oral hygiene? Brushing should always be done twice a day […]