Practicing good dental health is important to maintaining a healthy mouth, teeth, and gums. Quality of oral health has also been linked to the prevention of many other health issues and is a key indicator of overall health. While practicing good oral health habits [...]

Like most people, you likely learned how to brush your teeth as a child. In fact, you’ve probably followed the same brushing technique with little deviation or thought about the process since then. While this is understandable, many of us could likely benefit from [...]

Here at Advanced Indiana, we’ve discussed the importance of proper dental hygiene (including flossing) before. While brushing and flossing have been a part of everyone’s dental hygiene routine for decades, the invention of the Waterpik in 1962 brought a new contender to the game. [...]

Let’s be honest- over-the-counter teeth whitening products are increasingly popular these days. After all, who doesn’t want a brighter smile with the convenience of a product you can use yourself? Aside from that, over-the-counter teeth whitening products are often less expensive than professional teeth [...]

Here at Advanced Indiana, we’ve talked about the importance of keeping regular checkups with your dentist to identify cavities and other possible dental conditions before they lead to serious problems. But when it comes to tooth decay, you may be wondering what your treatment [...]

As a parent, especially as a new parent, you likely have many questions about child dental care. We all want to instill good dental habits in our children, but sometimes this isn’t always the easiest thing to do. It’s important to consider that, in [...]

Each year, millions of people have their wisdom teeth extracted. Further, nearly 85 percent of people will need their wisdom teeth removed in their lifetime. But why? Well, we simply don’t need our wisdom teeth, and even if they aren’t causing discomfort, they do [...]

With gum disease, or periodontal disease, one of the leading causes of tooth loss, it’s important that we all understand how it progresses. It’s also crucial to understand the stages of periodontal disease due to the fact that tooth loss can typically be avoided [...]

After getting braces, your orthodontist gives you various aftercare instructions, including how to brush with braces. It is crucial that you follow all aftercare instructions regarding your oral hygiene after getting braces in order to make sure that the teeth-straightening treatment is successful. That [...]

Nitrous oxide, also commonly referred to as laughing gas, is a common practice in sedation dentistry. Like other methods used, nitrous oxide reduces dental anxiety in patients undergoing dental procedures. Still, you might be wondering exactly what nitrous oxide is and how it works. [...]