Who would discuss Teeth as being a part of our Quality of Life?   Believe it or not,  teeth play a huge role in one's quality of life.     Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas would like to share how our teeth benefit our life.  Our teeth affects the way we talk, our self-esteem, our appearance, and our confidence.  The loss of a tooth can be life changing. ... read more »

Family Dentistry always advocates for great dental health for your teeth!   Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas also promote overall health including mental health!  Many research studies have shown a link between tooth loss and mental health problems.  These mental health problems include depression and anxiety.  Your dental hygiene can impact your overall health.  Those who have periodontal disease have a great... read more »

Family Dentistry with Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas would like to share the importance of the connection with our brain and our teeth.  Unhealthy teeth turn yellow and become painful and people lose their teeth.  The appearance of our teeth is interconnected with our mood.  Good teeth give confidence and willingness to smile more than others.  The latest studies show the connections... read more »

February is the month for Valentines and Kisses.  Family Dentistry wants to encourage great dental health for better kisses!  Bad breath can result in kisses that are dreaded or definitely not enjoyed by anyone.    Great Dental Health is so important for Better Kisses!  Remember these 5 Pointers to Promote Better Kisses!  1. Brush 2 Times a Day!  2. Floss... read more »

Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, Fickas, and the Dental Team Wish All A Healthy and Happy 2014!  We are thankful for all of our wonderful patients and we hope to continue to help more in need of Great Dental Health!  Cheers to All for a Wonderful Year in 2014!

  Most do not know what a geographic tongue is.  Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas would like to share the symptoms in case you are experiencing the symptoms of a geographic tongue .  The mouth can have odd looking symptoms that may be infections or oral cancer. A geographic tongue is not an infection and is not oral cancer.  A geographic tongue is... read more »

Cancer is constantly on the rise with all Americans.  Early detection of cancer is key in the fight against cancer.  Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, Hart, and Fickas want to convey the importance of dental examinations for oral cancer.   Visiting Family Dentistry every 6 months or sooner if any dental issues arise is vital in proper hygiene as well as detection of any oral cancer.  The... read more »

Family Dentistry would like to share some tips for a knocked out tooth.  If something happens to your childs "baby tooth" and the tooth is no longer in the socket, call our office for further instructions.   Even though it is normal for a child to lose their baby teeth,  attempting to place the tooth back into the socket could damage the permanent tooth.  If your... read more »

As stated in our last blog,  Drs. Ogle, Schmitz, and Hart check for Oral Cancer during every evaluation of the mouth and throat.  Oral cancer continues to affect many lives including young and old.  The key to detecting oral cancer is regularly scheduled dental appointments so that the dentist can detect any signs of mouth or throat cancer.  According to... read more »

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 »