Family Dentistry is promoting the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which is Saturday September 29th for the safety of all our patients as well as the community.  On this day, anyone can bring unwanted or expired medications including opiod painkillers to the National Guard Armory 3300 Division Street or the Indiana State Police Post 19411 U.S. 41 North in Evansville, Indiana. Prescription... read more »

Dental sealants are an option to keep your teeth healthy.  Sealants are a covering that is applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth which are the premolars and molars.  The sealant is a plastic type material that can form a barrier on these teeth to protect them from plaque.  Plaque is the sticky film of acid producing bacteria that... read more »

Baby teeth are only temporary, however, they are susceptible to tooth decay and can lead to pain and discomfort.  This is often referred to as "Baby Bottle Tooth Decay."   According to the American Dental Association, parents should be aware of reminders to protect their babies teeth. Do not share cups or utensils with your children.  Bacteria can be passed on... read more »

Forget those memories of going to the dentist and feeling pain.  I remember when I was a little girl(which was about 40 years ago) that the dentist did not provide anasthesia when I had work done on my teeth.  When I would hear the sound of the drill, I would feel this overwhelming pain through my body.  I am sure I made the anxiety so much... read more »

As many watch Dr. Oz on television, Dr Oz speaks out to protect your Thyroid!  "You should never go into a dentist's office for an x-ray without having a thyroid guard along with the regular lead apron.  If your dentist does not have it or doesn't know where the thyroid guard is, then that's a warning sign, because all radiation... read more »

As millions of children begin to start a new school year, routine physical examinations including vision and hearing test are required.  Many states require these examinations including dental examinations in some states.  A dental examination is as important as booster shots.  Many parents do not realize that serious tooth decay cannot be immunized and this can lead to an infectious disease.  Regular... read more »

Remember to look at your checklist before your children return to school.  Have your children had their check-ups and cleanings in the last 6 months?  Are you scheduled for the next check-up and cleaning?  Do your children have fillings that need to be completed soon?  Are your children complaining of any teeth or gum discomfort?  Do your children play sports?  Have they had their... read more »

Dr. David Ogle was quoted in the article "Jaw Breaker What really causes TMJ-and how to fix it" written by Ashley Meijer in the July/August 2012 Evansville Living Magazine.  As the causes were stated in the last post,  the treatment that Dr. Ogle recommends for the TMJ disorder includes fitting his patient with an acrylic splint that fits over the upper... read more »

Dr. David Ogle was quoted in the article "Jaw Breaker  What really causes TMJ-and how to fix it" written by Ashley Meijer in the July/August 2012 Evansville Living Magazine.   Dr. Ogle gave readers a few tidbits on the condition as well as how it can be treated and relieved.  Dr. Ogle sees the most common cause of this disorder is malocclusion or... read more »

32 percent of Americans say that their co-workers have bad breath.  Working side by side a person with bad breath, also called halitosis, is not a pleasant experience. Bad breath is breath that has an unpleasant odor which can occur from time to time, or it can be long lasting, depending on the cause. It is normal to have millions of bacteria living... read more »