Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas would like to share the importance of the connection with our brain and our teeth.  Unhealthy teeth turn yellow and become painful and people lose their teeth.  The appearance of our teeth is interconnected with our mood.  Good teeth give confidence and willingness to smile more than others.  The latest studies show the connections... read more »

Congrats to Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Schmitz on the birth of their new baby girl Allison Nicole.    Exciting times for Big Sister Hannah to be able to have a playmate.  Family Dentistry is excited to see our family grow with a new baby girl! Dr. Schmitz and his new baby girl!

Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas would like to continue to convey the symptoms that indicate a reason to visit the dentist.   Please review the last blog that details the first 8 signs to see a dentist.  The first of the  next 7 signs includes a family history of tooth decay or gum disease.  Having a medical... read more »

Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas would like to share the reasons why you should go to the dentist.  Statistics have shown that 100 million Americans fail to see a dentist in a year. So many people do not realize the importance of visiting the dentist.  Every person ages 2 until 102 should see a dentist. This dental visit should occur... read more »

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month!  Family Dentistry would like to remind all the importance of being evaluated for oral cancer.  Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas evaluate each patient's mouth for oral cancer  during every visit to the dental office.  These visits include your visit to the dentist when you have a procedure completed or your visit with your hygienist.   Your mouth... read more »

As we are aware that our teeth are built to last a long time, Family Dentistry shares the factors that cause the teeth to wear out.  Our previous 2 blogs included the 2 factors that wear the teeth down which includes chipped, fractured, or broken teeth, and grinding the teeth.  The 3rd factor that wears out the teeth includes enamel... read more »

Family Dentistry would like to share the second factor that can wear down your teeth.  This second factor is bruxism or grinding your teeth.  Our teeth are built to chew and grind.  Our teeth are not meant for unconscious grinding or clenching.  Over time, this excess grinding will damage the chewing surfaces and create micro cracks in the enamel.  Once... read more »

Our teeth are built tough and can last a lifetime.  Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas realize that your teeth will take a toll  with chewing, brushing, grinding, and accidents.  Three of the biggest FACTORS  that will wear down the teeth are 1.. Chipped, Fractured, or Broken Teeth  2. Grinding Your Teeth 3. Enamel Erosion.  Today, we will... read more »

Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas want to continue the lesson of Toothbrushing 101.  Please review the previous blog that lists 1-5 Proper Toothbrushing techniques.  So we will continue with #6.  Always start brushing in a different spot.  By starting to brush in a different spot, the teeth will have a better chance to be cleaned thoroughly... read more »

Family Dentistry would like to share Toothbrushing 101 with all to promote healthy habits for the protection of the teeth for a lifetime.  Toothbrushing 101 includes 10 Healthy Habits. 1.  Make Sure To Use the Correct Toothbrush.   Consider the size of the brush in relationship to the size of your mouth.  The handle of the toothbrush should be comfortable with... read more »