Your gums are as vital to a beautiful, healthy smile as are your teeth. Tooth decay is only one pitfall of poor oral care, gum disease is another. So what is gum disease, and how can you make sure to avoid it? Gingivitis is what happens when the bacteria in your mouth builds up into plaque and tartar to inflame... read more »

Having a missing tooth can be annoying, inconvenient, and painful at times, especially while eating, talking, and smiling. If you have a missing tooth, now is the time to consider your tooth-replacement options! Because of the modern technology in the dental world today, there are many options when it comes to replacing your missing tooth. Those options include: 1. Partial... read more »

If you’re a new denture wearer, we have some helpful tips for you! We understand that dentures can be inconvenient and irritating at times, but there are some things you can do to make the experience more successful and convenient, like: 1. Eat the right foods: When you first begin using dentures, eating may be a little difficult, which is... read more »

The American Dental Association recommends visiting the dentist twice a year for a checkup and hygienic cleanings. A regular dental visit consists of two stages. The first stage is a routine cleaning, where your hygienist cleans your teeth. They use special tools to remove tartar that has built up on your teeth. Tartar is essentially plaque that has built up... read more »

How often do you play sports or participate in high-contact, recreational activities? What would you do if you lost a tooth tomorrow and found out it could have been prevented? Don’t let your guard down this season and talk to your dentist about a mouth guard so you won’t have to worry about avoidable accidents when playing with your friends... read more »

Do You Have Habits to Break to Protect Your Teeth? Family Dentistry with Dr. Schmitz, Dr. Fickas , Dr. Fabiano and Dr. Biggerstaff promote healthy teeth for a lifetime.  Bad habits that many people do on a daily basis can wreak havoc to their teeth.  Are you aware of these bad habits?  1.  Snacking on food constantly during the day can... read more »

Which is better: an electric or manual toothbrush? Well, we are happy to tell you that your preference is all that matters! As long as your teeth get effectively cleaned each day, it does not matter which brush you use. But, we do understand that knowing the pros and cons of each brush can help you choose the best brush... read more »

Kids don’t always do what’s best for them such as swallowing pennies or jumping off of high objects. That is why they have parents to look out for them. But it can be difficult to guide children if they don’t want to do something like brushing their teeth. How can you encourage your child to develop good oral hygiene practices?... read more »

Family Dentistry Focuses On the Family! All Appointments at the Same Time! Family Dentistry with Dr. Schmitz, Dr. Fickas , Dr. Fabiano and Dr. Biggerstaff along with our Dental Team of Hygienists, Dental Assistants, and Patient Representatives share that our Focus is on Dental Care for Families!  We promote dental health for all ages and whether it be the preventive... read more »

According to the USA Today article, many more patients are seeking help in the Emergency Room(ER) for dental related problems. Family Dentistry with Dr. Schmitz, Dr. Fickas , Dr. Fabiano and Dr. Biggerstaff would like to promote the importance of routine dental care to prevent the dental related emergency visits.  The American Dental Association shows dental ER visits doubled from 1.1 million in 2000... read more »