Cavities have always been a part of our lives but in the past few decades, cavities have decreased.  The main reason for this decrease is Fluoride.  Fluoride is natures cavity fighter as stated in this article from the Journal of the American Dental Association.  Fluoride is a mineral that is found naturally in water sources, even the ocean.  An amazing fact... read more »

Family Dentistry would like to continue to share about dental x-rays and the small amount of radiation which is approximately 2-3 mrem that is received when having a dental x-ray.  Please refer to the previous blog which is Part 1 of 2 to review the radiation explanation.  According to the National Council on Radiation Protection(NCRP), the average American receives about 360 mrem every year... read more »

Radiation is a term that most people do not want to hear.  Of course radiation can be very negative with bombs, terror acts, and cancer.  We need to share that some radiation can be beneficial in our lives to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions.  These are the x-rays that are utilized in the dental and medical fields. ... read more »

February is Dental Health Month. This is the month that we focus on educating how to take care of your teeth so that they last a lifetime. Our community has a program that dental representatives enter the grade schools and teach the first graders how to take care of their teeth. As we all are aware, learning proper hygiene for... read more »

Dry Mouth has many symptoms that can cause problems with the health of your mouth. Family Dentistry would like to recommend treatment options that can help promote a healthier mouth.  A number of clinical trials are being investigated on drugs that are called radioprotectors, which are given at the time of radiation therapy to prevent dry mouth.  Dry mouth has many causes as we have reviewed... read more »

Dry Mouth can cause discomfort to the patient and an increased risk for oral lesions.  With the loss of saliva, the mouth is less able to be lubricated.  With the mouth being acidic with the loss of saliva, the teeth can become soft.  More cavities can occur because of the loss of the ability to fight away bacteria as well as plaque... read more »

According to the article "Xerostomia Health Article" on health.yahoo.net, dry mouth, also known as xerostomia,  is a significant reduction of saliva in the mouth.  These symptoms include cracked lips, cuts, or cracks at the corners of the mouth, taste changes, a burning sensation of the tongue,  changes in the surface of the tongue, difficulty in wearing dentures, and difficulty swallowing... read more »

According to national news, oral cancer is on the rise.  The article published in March 2012 on the Daily Mail Reporter website reports that oral cancer has risen to over 6000 cases in a year.  For the first time, experts share that 2/3 of these cases are found in men.  This increase is attributed to the rising rates of the human... read more »

  At the beginning of each year,  New Year Resolutions are established to promote healthy living and organization.  This is the time that we evaluate our lives and determine what we need to do better or what we should do to take care of ourselves and our families.  January is the time to open that new calendar and plan out the year. ... read more »

Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Office Team Wishes You All Wonderful Holidays!