Do You Have Habits to Break to Protect Your Teeth? Family Dentistry with Dr. Schmitz, Dr. Fickas , Dr. Fabiano and Dr. Biggerstaff promote healthy teeth for a lifetime.  Bad habits that many people do on a daily basis can wreak havoc to their teeth.  Are you aware of these bad habits?  1.  Snacking on food constantly during the day can... read more »

Which is better: an electric or manual toothbrush? Well, we are happy to tell you that your preference is all that matters! As long as your teeth get effectively cleaned each day, it does not matter which brush you use. But, we do understand that knowing the pros and cons of each brush can help you choose the best brush... read more »

Kids don’t always do what’s best for them such as swallowing pennies or jumping off of high objects. That is why they have parents to look out for them. But it can be difficult to guide children if they don’t want to do something like brushing their teeth. How can you encourage your child to develop good oral hygiene practices?... read more »

Family Dentistry Focuses On the Family! All Appointments at the Same Time! Family Dentistry with Dr. Schmitz, Dr. Fickas , Dr. Fabiano and Dr. Biggerstaff along with our Dental Team of Hygienists, Dental Assistants, and Patient Representatives share that our Focus is on Dental Care for Families!  We promote dental health for all ages and whether it be the preventive... read more »

According to the USA Today article, many more patients are seeking help in the Emergency Room(ER) for dental related problems. Family Dentistry with Dr. Schmitz, Dr. Fickas , Dr. Fabiano and Dr. Biggerstaff would like to promote the importance of routine dental care to prevent the dental related emergency visits.  The American Dental Association shows dental ER visits doubled from 1.1 million in 2000... read more »

Haemophilia is a disorder where the blood doesn’t have enough factors to clot properly, causing prolonged bleeding. This condition can be dangerous, so haemophiliacs need to take extra care throughout their lives. This extra care extends to all spheres, including the dental sphere. Oral Hygiene It is important that those with haemophilia take extra care of their oral hygiene in... read more »

After a tooth is extracted, a blood clot forms in the area which allows healing by protecting the exposed nerves and bone. However, if the blood clot is displaced, pain and infection can result which is called dry socket. You can prevent dry socket from developing by taking some of the following steps. Do not disturb the extraction site with... read more »

Are You Brushing and Flossing? Family Dentistry Wants to Know! Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas always encourage brushing twice a day and flossing once a day.  Did you know that 1/2 of Americans do not floss daily and  1 in 5 don't brush twice daily?  Consequences can occur when the teeth are neglected.  Cavities can occur along... read more »

Some people only worry about replacing a missing tooth if the gap is visible in their so-called “smile zone.” But if the empty space is able to go unnoticed, the missing tooth is often not replaced. Unfortunately, choosing not to replace a missing tooth is a huge mistake! A missing tooth will eventually turn into a very serious problem. Each... read more »

Maintaining good dental hygiene is essential for preserving your smile. And your doctors here at Family Dentistry strongly recommend that you and your family actively engage in a consistent dental hygiene routine at home. We also advise you to visit us for your regularly scheduled dental cleanings and exams. Brush your teeth after each meal or at least twice a... read more »