What’s the deal with fluoride-free toothpaste?
Studies in dentistry have shown that more people have been using fluoride-free toothpaste for their everyday brushing. This fact is troubling to some dental health experts as it is believed these patients will be at a greater risk to develop dental decay, or cavities....
Does a root canal really hurt?
Root canals have a bad reputation. Just the mere mention of the treatment can produce a cringing expression to the listener as if he or she is on the dentist chair, mouth wide open and getting the 21st century version torture method of the Spanish inquisition. Well,...
Can chewing gum prevent cavities?
Do you chew gum? According to surveys approximately 50% of Americans chew gum, averaging about 170 servings per person per year. Why do people chew gum? The reason most people give for chewing gum is to freshen their breath. People also chew gum to stave off hunger,...
How Can I Prevent Green Teeth on St. Patrick’s Day?
On St. Patrick’s Day, green beer, green baked goods, and even green ice cream abound. The problem? Green food coloring in St. Patrick’s Day goodies can turn your teeth green. YUK! That doesn’t mean you have to pass up the green beer. Simply brush...
What Happens When You Don’t Brush Your Teeth for 20 Years?
Thankfully, not many people will ever have to answer that question. One man in Great Britain, Jay, did answer that question with painful honesty – in a YouTube video called Embarrassing Bodies on Only Human. And we say painful because when you see the amount of decay...
Use It or Lose It!
Most insurance companies have a benefit deadline of December 31, and this means that any of your unused benefits don’t roll over into the new year. So, if your insurance plan will pay for roughly $1,500 of treatments each calendar year, and you haven’t used this amount by the end of the year, you lose it. Read more about this
Don't wait to schedule your appointments until the last few weeks in December. Call Southeast Family Dental TODAY at 317.359.8000 to schedule your appointment.