Early dental appointments is the key to healthy teeth. Family Dentistry in Newburgh, Indiana with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas are happy to hear these results.  From an article in The New York Times on 3-5-15,   untreated cavities appears to be declining in preschoolers.  Fewer young children have untreated dental decay according to the Center of Disease Control(CDC).  This is the first decrease... read more »

Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas was quite surprised to hear that women smile more than men.   On average, women smile 62 times a day and men only smile 8 times a day.  Many questions arise as to why women smile so many times more than men.   From a dental point of view, anyone who is happy with... read more »

Family Dentistry's Bear Chair with Arlo! Starting the babies at the dental office! Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas have a tradition of children sitting in our Bear Chair when they visit our office.  Our goal is to be welcoming and inviting for all ages.  Our Bear Chair is a special chair for our children to sit in... read more »

Family Dentistry is thankful for our Amazing Dental Team and Patients! As we have received approximately 8 inches of snow in Newburgh, Indiana, Family Dentistry is reminded of our awesome Dental Team and patients during this snowstorm.  We are thankful to be located at 10655 State Road 662 which is a main thoroughfare and allows our road to our office... read more »

Hands On Discovery Children's Museum in 2000 Hands on Discovery with The Big Mouth in 2000 February is Dental Health Month.  Family Dentistry has been promoting dental health to young children for many, many years.  Does anyone remember the children's museum here in Evansville at the Washington Square Mall?   It was the Hands On Discovery Museum that evolved into the... read more »

Who Has Dental Sealants? Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas promote dental sealants for prevention of tooth decay.  Dental sealants are most often recommended for the permanent back molars as soon as they come in.  This is typically at ages from 6 until 12 years old.  If you notice your children's molars erupting, please call to schedule an appointment... read more »

Got Dental Sealants? Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas want to know "Do You Have Dental Sealants?"  Take a moment to run your tongue over your teeth.  Do you feel the pits and grooves in your teeth?  This is the location where food and bacteria can get stuck and create decay in our teeth.  Our goal is... read more »

Before the dental implants were completed! The dental implants are completed! Dental Implants are a permanent, stable replacement for one or more missing teeth.  A dental implant replaces both the crown and root of the missing tooth, providing an exceptionally secure and naturalistic tooth replacement.  As we have shown in the last 2 blogs of the patient progressing who has chosen the option... read more »

This crowned tooth eventually had to be removed leaving a 3 tooth gap. Dental Implants are the dental technology that allows people to maintain the most natural teeth and smile for many, many years.  Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas are assisting many patients the opportunity to have dental implants instead of losing teeth and having to... read more »

Notice the Gap in this Patient's Smile. This tooth eventually had to be removed leaving a 3 tooth gap. Dental Implants are a permanent, stable replacement for one or more missing teeth.  A dental implant replaces both the crown and root of the missing tooth, providing an exceptionally secure and naturalistic tooth replacement.   This picture shows a patient who had... read more »