At Advanced Dental Care of Indiana, we understand that while many people may not think about their temporomandibular joints very often, this doesn’t negate the fact that we use them often. These joints, connecting your jaw bone to your skull, are used every time you [...]
Just like the rest of your body, your mouth is constantly changing over time, and one aspect of those changes are your teeth. It may seem unlikely considering they are anchored to your jawbone, but teeth can shift for a myriad of reasons that have [...]
Pregnancy can be a stressful time for a woman’s body. With the changes a woman’s body goes through during pregnancy, she has to pay extra careful attention to many aspects of her health. Pregnancy can lead to dental issues such as gum disease in some [...]
Many of us have experienced this before: you’re chewing on a piece of hard candy or some ice when your tongue feels something in your mouth that won’t dissolve or melt – it’s a piece of your tooth! In 2013, the National Dentist Based Practice [...]
Convincing your children to brush their teeth can often feel like a never-ending game of tug of war. If it doesn’t seem fun or interesting, your kids will probably fight you on it! Building healthy, consistent oral hygiene habits early on is crucial to your [...]
Your teeth are very strong and incredibly important to a normal, healthy lifestyle. If you take care of them properly, they can last your whole life. However, once they’re gone, there’s no getting them back! Improper oral hygiene and dangerous dental habits can lead to [...]
Your body is a complex machine that operates many biological and physiological processes to keep you moving throughout the day. In order to keep this machine running smoothly, your body needs a consistent stream of proper nutrition provided by a well-balanced diet. If the food [...]
Medical emergencies can happen at any time, and this is just as true for dental emergencies. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have asked dental offices to cancel all non-urgent or routine visits. While [...]
Dealing with COVID-19 has been an unprecedented situation that has brought much stress and anxiety to families everywhere. With many aspects of our society being shut down during the pandemic, the impact on our communities can be even more detrimental. Here at Advanced Dental Care [...]
Regular brushing and flossing are the foundations of oral health and hygiene for adults across the globe. These practices clean bacteria and food particles off of your teeth and gums that could become plaque. When not cleaned often enough, plaque in your mouth can lead [...]
