This blog post from Dental Care Today in Fishers is about the American Dental Association. You have probably seen the ADA symbol on toothpaste and floss—but what else do you know about this dental institution? The ADA’s self-proclaimed purpose is to improve the level of public oral health by supporting dentistry through not-for-profit federal, state, …
Most people brush their teeth (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush improperly, not realizing it contributes to to dental health problems. The team at Dental Care Today in Fishers can help with that. Many people pride themselves on their oral hygiene habits, but frequency does not make up for incorrect …
At Dental Care Today in Fishers, we have learned that too many things can happen to destroy a beautiful smile and dental health, from not wearing a mouth guard while playing sports, to poor oral hygiene. Here are our top six: 6. Be a Builder Not a Wrecker Bacteria is constantly trying to build an …
If you are affected by temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD, you know how the pain and discomfort can lower your quality of life. Dental Care Today in Fishers has treated countless cases of TMD, and we take it seriously. The temporomandibular or jaw joint connects the lower jaw bone to the skull. TMD is often accompanied …
Dental Care Today, in Fishers, is a holistic dentistry practice that is committed to what is best for the patient’s entire body, not just the teeth and gums. Sometimes when people hear the word “holistic” in terms of dentistry, they think of mercury fillings. Mercury is widely accepted in traditional dentistry, and the American Dental …
Dental checkups are not just about finding and filling cavities. At Dental Care Today in Fishers, we urge our patients to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. While you’re here, we can perform an oral cancer screening. In the last few decades, lung and breast cancer have received a lot …
An eruption chart is a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and at what age, on average, they come out, or ‘erupt’ from the gums. An eruption chart also lists when you can expect children’s teeth to come out. The family dentists at Dental Care Today in Fishers use them to …
The Dentists at Dental Care Today in Fishers want to see each of their patients at least twice a year for a checkup and cleaning. There are sound, science-based reasons for that, but some very human ones, too. When we are young, we feel invincible, and we know more than our parents. As we age, …
At Dental Care Today in Fishers, we enjoy helping our patients have the best dental health they possibly can. This post focuses on something that doesn’t get the attention that cavities or cosmetic dentistry do: our sense of taste. A happy mouth is not only a healthy mouth, but also a mouth that can enjoy …
Millions of Americans cope with dental anxiety. The mere thought of going to the dentist for a cleaning and checkup sets their hearts racing. If you’re one of them, know that Dental Care Today in Fishers always has your comfort and best interests in mind, and will work with you. Some people are so anxious …
