Do you or your children play Baseball, Soccer, LaCrosse, Football,  Basketball or Wrestling?  If you or your children play any of these sports or any sports that can involve being hit by a ball or person in the mouth- remember to have a Mouth Guard to protect your teeth.  Teeth are part of our body that we want to have for a... read more »

Summertime is Here!  Do you have Summertime Sensitivity?  We are referring to sensitive teeth when eating very cold food or drinks.  You also may have sensitivity to hot foods as well as breathing in cold air.  Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, and Hart would like for you to enjoy your summer and wanted to share a few ways to deal with the sensitivity. ... read more »

Have you ever thought about the toothbrush?  Who invented the toothbrush and when was it invented?   Various people invented the toothbrush as we know it today.  This "modern" toothbrush with the nylon bristles was invented about 1938.  Other forms of toothbrushes have been in existence since 3000 BC.  These so called "chewsticks" were rubbed against the teeth to clean the... read more »

Why would a picture of a mug of beer be on a dental blog?  Of course, many people enjoy beer and other alcohol.  Responsibility must be present when drinking for the safety of yourself as well as all of those around you,  including your family and friends.  The topic that we would like to bring to the attention of all is promoting a healthy mouth. ... read more »

Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, and Hart are always encouraging our young patients to have good brushing habits to promote healthy teeth for a lifetime.  Check out this Free Brushing Chart that you can help your children create healthy habits! A Public Service by Dentist Advisor

As we continue to review the article on health.yahoo.net as shared on the last blog, we continue to focus on methods to promote dental health in our gums.  Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, and Hart want to promote teeth cleaning techniques to assist all of their patients to prevent gum disease. Remember to visit your dentist as well as performing the techniques for proper teeth cleaning.... read more »

  According to health.yahoo.net, everyone should be aware of the article  "5 Ways Poor Dental Care Makes You Sick."  Even with brushing your teeth daily, you may still have dangerous bacteria lurking in your mouth.  This bacteria could lead to gum disease, also called peridontal disease,  which may exhibit bleeding of gums or gum pain.  This bacteria may also cause... read more »

At Family Dentistry in Newburgh, our goal is to promote a lifetime of great dental care.  Our patients have many experiences that they share with us as our relationship develops with them over the years.  A common fear of many people is visiting the dentist.  We would like to share an experience of one of our patients who had the fear of "The Chair."    Our... read more »

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal dated Wednesday November 16,2011, "4 out of 5 Dentists Think They Should Whiten Teeth".   This has been a very controversial subject across the United States  with other businesses selling whitening products for customers that are not affiliated with dental offices.  "Dingy teeth" according to this article was once very common until a 1989 scientific... read more »

We welcome you to visit us at Family Dentistry in Newburgh, Indiana to be able to benefit from the digital dental x-ray.  New patients are welcome!  We are open Monday through Friday with Evening and Saturday appointments available.  Call us at 812-853-3313.