Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas would like to extend a Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday to All!  Now is the Time to Give Thanks for our wonderful patients for trusting in us for their dental care.  We are also very thankful for our wonderful dental team.   Without our dental team,  we would not be able to provide the best dental... read more »

As we had shared in  our Part 1 of 2 blog, millions of Americans have diabetes.  Family Dentistry has a goal for all those with pre-diabetes or diabetes to keep smiling.  Diabetes can often cause heart disease, stroke,  kidney disease,  and gum disease.  Gum disease can become very serious if you have diabetes.  This gum disease can cause tooth loss because... read more »

Millions of Americans have diabetes and need to manage their blood sugar every minute of the day because their body does not take care of that for them.   Managing the blood sugar is vital for the entire body to stay healthy.  Taking care of the mouth when you have diabetes is extremely important as well.  The relationship of the mouth to... read more »

What Do Teens Have More Than the Average Adult? Do you know that the average teenager has 12 more than the average 50 year old?  Family Dentistry would like to share the answer to this question.  The answer is that a teenager has 12 more TEETH than the average 50 year old.  Teenagers as well as adults should have 32 teeth... read more »

Preparing for Halloween Goodies! As Halloween is right around the corner, we are surrounded with cookies and candy!  As the festivities of all the Dressing Up and Trick-or-Treating begins,  Family Dentistry would like to give reminders to protect your teeth during this high abundance of eating sugary items.  Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas recommend parents to be mindful of... read more »

The Beauty of Veneers! Do you have deeply stained teeth?  Do you have grayish or yellow teeth?  Do you have chipped or worn out teeth?  Do you have uneven gum lines?  Do you have spaces between your teeth or even overlapped teeth?  Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas would like for you to smile and be proud... read more »

Keep Your Mouth Free of Piercings! Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas want to promote a healthy mouth.  Piercings that are very popular in the tongue and mouth can lead to many problems.  These piercings may cause infections, pain, and swelling that could be life threatening.  Metal from these piercings can cause allergic reactions and can damage... read more »

Family Dentistry Enjoying the Fall Festival The Evansville West Side Nut Club Fall Festival is a Wonderful Community Event!  This 7 Day Street Festival helps Not-for-Profit organizations in our entire Evansville community to raise funds with their food booths, rides, and parking lots.  Family Dentistry has had a tradition of over 20 years to enjoy this huge event and supporting many organizations by... read more »

  Happy Fall and Happy Apple Season!  Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, & Fickas are excited to share the benefits of eating apples.  Fall season is the best time for fresh crisp apples.  Family Dentistry focuses on healthy teeth so "Did You Know" that apples can be a natural toothbrush.     Apples can  increase saliva which helps to keep the teeth and mouth... read more »

Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas explain the complications that can result from bruxism which is grinding of the teeth.  As you can see in this picture, bruxism which is grinding your teeth can create a lot of damage to your teeth.  Bruxism can cause abfraction which is small cracks or notches in the teeth that is caused by... read more »