Oral cancer according to the National Cancer Institute estimated that 40,000 people were diagnosed with mouth and throat cancer in 2012.   Oral cancer is definitely a concern for the health of all patients and continues to grow each year.  Family Dentistry is aware of the importance of raising awareness for oral cancer so that more people can prevent cancer affecting their lives. ... read more »

Family Dentistry in Newburgh Sterilization Room As the news coverage of the Oklahoma oral surgeon who has alledgely performed below standard infection control practices, all patients should be concerned of the procedures of their health care provider.   Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, and Hart want to convey the policies of stringent infection control that are performed at Family Dentistry in Newburgh, Indiana.  Infection... read more »

As we had shared in the previous blog, fluoride is the most effective method to reduce tooth decay by receiving the fluoride topically and systemically.  Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, and Hart want to educate our patients on the benefits of fluoride.  Fluoride  is not just for children anymore.  Most adults believe that they are not in need of fluoride.  This is NOT... read more »

Family Dentistry would like to continue to share about dental x-rays and the small amount of radiation which is approximately 2-3 mrem that is received when having a dental x-ray.  Please refer to the previous blog which is Part 1 of 2 to review the radiation explanation.  According to the National Council on Radiation Protection(NCRP), the average American receives about 360 mrem every year... read more »

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 »