At this special time of the year when you are searching what gift that you can give to your family member or friend, give the gift that will shine all year long and will allow others to enjoy the happiness that is spreads.  The gift that I am speaking of is the gift of a Beautiful Smile! Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle,... read more »

Sami receiving her Christmas Wish of Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, and Floss to deliver to the Homeless. Family Dentistry was proud to receive the call from our patient Sami's mother.  Sami's mother shared  that her daughter requested a Christmas Wish of receiving toothbrushes for the homeless instead of receiving gifts herself this year.  Sami's mother said that her daughter was always thinking... read more »

Sharing the Dental Christmas Spirit with Dr. David Ogle, Sami, and Dr. Samuel Schmitz

Do you have a Flexible Spending Account?  This amount of money that has been deducted from your paycheck over the year will need to be utilized before the year is over.  You may also have a Health Care Spending Account that may work in the same fashion as a Flexible Spending Account.   This is the time to make certain that your dental needs... read more »

December is beginning and 2012 has one more month before the end of year benefits may expire.  Dental benefits provided with your dental insurance assist the insured to practice proper dental care for your teeth so that they may prevent further dental problems.  Being aware of your dental benefits and what is covered can be very confusing.  Family Dentistry is proud to... read more »

Now is the time to be Thankful for the Many Blessings In Your Life!  Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, and Hart are Thankful for all the wonderful patients that allow for our Family Dentistry family to provide Great Dental Care for them!  Having Healthy Teeth is definitely a Blessing!  Enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday with Your Family and Friends!

Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, and Hart would like to remind you the dangers of chewing ice.  The teeth are naturally kept at body temperature.  Ice changes this temperature and can cause the enamel on the teeth to expand rapidly.  If you have fillings in your teeth,  this change in temperature from chewing ice  can also cause the expansion of these fillings which... read more »

Chewing on ice can be very harmful to your teeth.  Teeth are naturally suppose to be room temperature and when you place something cold on them the natural composition is changed.  The habit of biting and chewing on hard ice is a very common habit.  When biting on this hard ice, a tremendous amount of bite stress will be placed on... read more »

Family Dentistry wishes you all a wonderful Halloween!  Remember to assist your Ghosts and Goblins to brush and floss their teeth with extra care considering the treats that they will be enjoying for the next week or more.  Also, pay close attention to the treats that are extra sticky that will continue to adhere to their teeth even following brushing.  Children... read more »

As we continue to consider what treat to share with the Trick-or-Treaters, remember thinking "outside the box" is a good plan.   Remember a toy, a drink, a small water bottle, or a salty snack are just a few great alternatives. Easter Seals Halloween booklets that give children many opportunites to have treats for several months is also a wonderful option as well as... read more »