Radiation is a term that most people do not want to hear.  Of course radiation can be very negative with bombs, terror acts, and cancer.  We need to share that some radiation can be beneficial in our lives to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions.  These are the x-rays that are utilized in the dental and medical fields. ... read more »

February is Dental Health Month. This is the month that we focus on educating how to take care of your teeth so that they last a lifetime. Our community has a program that dental representatives enter the grade schools and teach the first graders how to take care of their teeth. As we all are aware, learning proper hygiene for... read more »

Dry Mouth has many symptoms that can cause problems with the health of your mouth. Family Dentistry would like to recommend treatment options that can help promote a healthier mouth.  A number of clinical trials are being investigated on drugs that are called radioprotectors, which are given at the time of radiation therapy to prevent dry mouth.  Dry mouth has many causes as we have reviewed... read more »

Dry Mouth can cause discomfort to the patient and an increased risk for oral lesions.  With the loss of saliva, the mouth is less able to be lubricated.  With the mouth being acidic with the loss of saliva, the teeth can become soft.  More cavities can occur because of the loss of the ability to fight away bacteria as well as plaque... read more »

According to the article "Xerostomia Health Article" on health.yahoo.net, dry mouth, also known as xerostomia,  is a significant reduction of saliva in the mouth.  These symptoms include cracked lips, cuts, or cracks at the corners of the mouth, taste changes, a burning sensation of the tongue,  changes in the surface of the tongue, difficulty in wearing dentures, and difficulty swallowing... read more »

According to national news, oral cancer is on the rise.  The article published in March 2012 on the Daily Mail Reporter website reports that oral cancer has risen to over 6000 cases in a year.  For the first time, experts share that 2/3 of these cases are found in men.  This increase is attributed to the rising rates of the human... read more »

  At the beginning of each year,  New Year Resolutions are established to promote healthy living and organization.  This is the time that we evaluate our lives and determine what we need to do better or what we should do to take care of ourselves and our families.  January is the time to open that new calendar and plan out the year. ... read more »

Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Office Team Wishes You All Wonderful Holidays!

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 »