Are You Brushing and Flossing? Family Dentistry Wants to Know! Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas always encourage brushing twice a day and flossing once a day.  Did you know that 1/2 of Americans do not floss daily and  1 in 5 don't brush twice daily?  Consequences can occur when the teeth are neglected.  Cavities can occur along... read more »

Some people only worry about replacing a missing tooth if the gap is visible in their so-called “smile zone.” But if the empty space is able to go unnoticed, the missing tooth is often not replaced. Unfortunately, choosing not to replace a missing tooth is a huge mistake! A missing tooth will eventually turn into a very serious problem. Each... read more »

Maintaining good dental hygiene is essential for preserving your smile. And your doctors here at Family Dentistry strongly recommend that you and your family actively engage in a consistent dental hygiene routine at home. We also advise you to visit us for your regularly scheduled dental cleanings and exams. Brush your teeth after each meal or at least twice a... read more »

Family Dentistry along with the Indiana Dental Association are focusing on educating all on what drinks can destroy the teeth.  Please check out this video on the effects of what drinks can do to the teeth.   Most parents think that sports drinks are a better choice for teeth over soda/pop or other sugary drinks.  Sports drinks are actually the worst... read more »

National Iced Tea Day! June 10th is National Iced Tea Day!  As the weather warms, many enjoy the refreshing drink of iced tea. Family Dentistry would like to refresh our minds about the pros and cons of drinking tea.  The pros include the antioxidants in tea that promote good health and aid in preventing illness and disease.  The antioxidants may also... read more »

Are you getting Married this summer?  Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas can assist the Bride with Her Beautiful Smile!  If your teeth are discolored, misshapen, chipped, or even missing, Family Dentistry can improve your smile.  Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas can provide cosmetic dentistry to reshape your teeth, whiten the teeth, or close spaces in your teeth. ... read more »

Scrape Your Tongue! Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas would like to share the importance of scraping your tongue.  Not many realize the importance of cleaning and scraping your tongue when brushing your teeth. Scraping your tongue can be very beneficial.  Cleaning and scraping your tongue will freshen your breath by removing bacteria that gives your mouth an... read more »

Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay! Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas want to prevent tooth decay occurring from baby bottles.  First of all, do not allow a baby to fall asleep with a bottle that has milk, formula, juice, or any sweet drink.  After a bottle, clean and massage the baby's gums to remove particles and to... read more »

Beware of Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas want to remind all Mothers and Fathers of the concern with tooth decay from baby bottles.  Baby tooth decay can occur with too much exposure of baby 's teeth with sugary liquids.  These liquids could be milk, formula, fruit juice, sweetened drinks, or sodas.  Plaque can... read more »

Got Mouth Guard? Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas want to know if you or your kids play sports? Summertime is a time when children start playing more sports.  Playing sports can always be a risk for having your mouth hit by a ball, piece of equipment, or another team player.  Protection for your mouth is important while... read more »