Your mouth is completely filled with oral bacteria. From the moment you’re born your mouth contains hundreds of bacteria strains that will be with you for life, and plenty more are added as you are exposed to the world. While many of the strains in your mouth are completely harmless there are some that can […]
We see a lot of patients at our Carmel office, and with them come a lot of questions about dental health. There’s a lot of information out there about dentistry, and health in general, and sometimes it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. Today we’re going to try doing just that. We’ve collected a list […]
Here’s a hypothetical situation for you: it’s the middle of winter. It’s cold, snowy, and there’s ice everywhere. You’ve just come home from a long day of work, and while leaving your car you slip on the ice. The unthinkable happens and you bang your face on a step, instantly shattering a tooth. We hope […]
We all want to look good – it affects our confidence, our happiness, and it also has a lot to do with how other people react to us as well. But what if you don’t like your smile? As an adult you might be thinking you’re stuck with your look but that’s hardly the case. […]
Have you ever found yourself searching the internet for “causes of jaw pain?” How about TMJ pain, jaw popping, pain when chewing, or any other discomfort or difficulty in using your jaw? You’re not alone – around 15 percent of adults have some form of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD). You might be wondering if […]
Have you recently had dental implants placed? It’s an exciting new time in your life – you’re finally able to enjoy all the foods you’ve been missing, all the smiles you’ve been afraid to show, and caring for your teeth is easier than it has been in years. We’re thrilled to see the implant results we give […]
Spend much time on the internet and you’re probably going to find some reference to “lifehacking.” This phenomenon stems from the idea that much of what we do has become too complicated, and that there are simple solutions available that can save time, money, and effort. In some cases these “hacks” are true. In other […]
You would probably having a hard time finding someone who didn’t want to whiten their smile at least a bit. The stains of coffee, wine, tea, and other foods build up on our teeth and end up causing them to become dull, grey, or even yellow. Finding a teeth whitening solution that works can seem difficult, or even […]
Brushing, flossing, and all that jazz are part of your daily routine. From the moment you wake up until the time you head off to bed you have to consider your oral health. It can be exhausting to keep up good habits, and a lot of us just end up falling into a trap of […]
Wanting a straighter, brighter, and more perfect smile isn’t unusual. In fact, over 60 percent of us want to do something to transform our smiles. Modern cosmetic dentistry makes a lot of fast, simple, and remarkable changes possible, but are they the first step toward getting your dream smile? We see a lot of patients at our […]