Family Dentistry- Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas would like to THANK the Tri-State and our Dedicated Patients for voting us 2014 Best Dentist for the Evansville Courier and Press Readers Choice Awards.   Our Family Dentistry Dental Team is committed to treat all our patients like Family!   We so appreciate your support!! Family Dentistry-Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart,&Fickas wins 2014 Best... read more »

Dental Implants is a wonderful option for those missing a tooth or teeth.  Family Dentistry would like to share who is eligible for receiving dental implants.  Anyone who is healthy that can undergo a routine dental extractions or oral surgery would be considered for a dental implant. A patient would need to have healthy gums and enough bone in jaw to... read more »

Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas are advocates of dental implants.   Dental implants are replacements for any loss of a tooth or teeth.  Family Dentistry would like to share the many ADVANTAGES of having a dental implant instead of not having a tooth, having dentures, or other bridge options.  1. First of all, the appearance of a dental implant looks and feels like a real... read more »

Dental Implants are new dental technology to many people however they have been around since 1965.  Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas offers dental implants for anyone who is missing a tooth for a treatment option.  Dental implants provide a strong foundation for fixed(permanent) or removable replacement teeth that are made to match your natural teeth.  Success rates... read more »

Check Out These Teeth! As many visit the 94th  Vanderburgh County Fair this week,  Family Dentistry is checking out the most interesting Teeth with the animals !   With the vast array of animals at the fair that include chickens, dairy cows, beef cattle, goats, lambs, rabbits, pigs, horses,  many teeth our observed.    The most intriguing teeth however include the Llama's teeth.   Teeth are very important to humans... read more »

Family Dentistry would like to share foods that most would not realize the concern for your teeth!  Cavities are formed by the bacteria in the mouth that consumes sugar and creates acid that creates the cavities.   Crackers, white bread, or buns  are carbohydrates that are molecules consisting of  long chain of sugars when they break down in the mouth.    These carbohydrates... read more »

Everyone Loves to have a Great Picture Smile!  Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas are here to help you Love your smile!  6 Pointers  for a great picture smile include 1. Pretend you are smiling in a parade.  Smile a gentle smile that you can maintain for long periods.  This is a gentle and relaxed smile.  2. Eliminate the double chin... read more »

Family Dentistry encourages eating that will promote the health of our teeth.  What food should we enjoy that will help our teeth?  Fruits and vegetables contain many nutrients that promote the growth and development of our teeth and bodies.  Vitamin C is a very important nutrient that will do just that.  Apples, kiwis, grapes, oranges, lemons, and tomatoes are rich in... read more »

Who would discuss Teeth as being a part of our Quality of Life?   Believe it or not,  teeth play a huge role in one's quality of life.     Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas would like to share how our teeth benefit our life.  Our teeth affects the way we talk, our self-esteem, our appearance, and our confidence.  The loss of a tooth can be life changing. ... read more »

Family Dentistry always advocates for great dental health for your teeth!   Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas also promote overall health including mental health!  Many research studies have shown a link between tooth loss and mental health problems.  These mental health problems include depression and anxiety.  Your dental hygiene can impact your overall health.  Those who have periodontal disease have a great... read more »