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Maybe—but maybe not. One of the problematic things about gum disease is that it often occurs without any symptoms at all. So the only way to know for sure that your gums are healthy is to visit your dentist regularly for examinations and cleanings.

When you come to German Church Road Family Dental in Indianapolis, IN, twice each year, periodontal disease screening is part of your routine checkup. Dr. Dane Uhl will check the health of your gums to ensure this insidious disease has not taken hold in your mouth.

Signs of Gum Disease

As mentioned, often gum disease is present, and people are unaware they have it. The earliest sign can be ...

If you are missing just a couple of teeth, you might think it’s not a big deal—particularly if they are in the back of your mouth where they are not all that noticeable to others. But many people do not realize that missing even one tooth puts the rest of your healthy teeth at risk.

We recommend dental bridges to patients of our Indianapolis, IN dental office who are missing teeth, as well as other options. Give Dr. Dane Uhl a call today and find out if you are a good candidate for dental bridges.

The Problem with Missing Teeth

When people are missing a couple of teeth, they still have plenty of ...

If you struggle with the discomfort and embarrassment of missing teeth, you know that it can take its toll on your confidence, comfort, and quality of life. Fortunately, dental implants are a state-of-the-art tooth replacement that solves all these issues and leaves you with a beautiful, functioning smile.

Two of the most popular and well-known methods for replacing teeth are dental implants and full or partial dentures. While modern dentures help millions of people smile confidently again, they do have some drawbacks. Before you decide on dentures or dental implants in Indianapolis, there are a few important distinctions between the two.

#1: Mimics a Natural Tooth

A dental implant is the tooth replacement ...

Millions of people choose treatment with Invisalign because the process is surprisingly easy when compared to traditional metal bracket and wire braces. The clear aligners are discreet, comfortable to wear, and many patients achieve the desired results in as little as 12 months. You can remove them for meals and brush and floss, so there are no diet restrictions to worry about, and oral hygiene is a breeze.

How to Care for Your Invisalign Trays

However, as convenient as Invisalign treatment is, you must still clean and care for your trays correctly. Just as proper oral hygiene is essential for a healthy smile, keeping your aligners clean also helps prevent bacteria buildup ...

The wait is over; you had your dental implant placed, waited patiently for several months while it healed, and today your dentist just added your new restoration to restore function and appearance.

You leave the office feeling confident and happy knowing that you can finally smile confidently again and go back to eating all the delicious foods you love. Dental implants are relatively maintenance free, but here are a few steps you can take to ensure you get the most out of your investment.

Maintain Good Gum Health

Your implant gains its strength by fusing with surrounding bone and tissue in your jaw. But gum disease that goes untreated can eventually attack the supporting ...

When you look at the smile of your partner or child, you likely feel warmth and love. A smile is a powerful thing, and a recent 30-year study completed at UC Berkely reveals exactly how smiles impact our lives.

Measuring smiles in photographs combined with standardized tests revealed that people who smile more freely live longer, have happier marriages, and report a greater sense of overall wellbeing.

At German Church Road Family Dentistry, helping people feel confident in their smiles is one of the most satisfying aspects of our profession. If you feel dissatisfied with the way your smile looks, it weighs down your day—every day. Finding an experienced cosmetic dentist ...

Preventive dental services are essential if you want to achieve optimal oral health. But you get the most benefit from exams and cleanings when you are proactive with your daily oral hygiene.

Unfortunately, many of us tend to get a little lazy with our brushing and flossing, and even believe that if there are no apparent problems, everything must be okay.

The Importance of At-Home Oral Hygiene

If you’re not proactive about brushing and flossing, decay and periodontal (gum) disease can quickly take their toll before you even realize there’s a problem. If you want to spend less time in the dental chair, here are three steps you can take:

• Brush twice a ...