Scaling and root planing are often one of the reasons you may try to avoid the dentist, especially if you haven’t been caring for your teeth properly. You can feel the buildup of plaque on them, but they still look okay. You stopped flossing because it’s such a pain, and your gums bleed too much…and… Read more »
How To Prepare Your Teeth For A Professional Dental Cleaning
Have you avoided the dentist so long now you are afraid to go? Maybe you let your teeth go for a while. You only brush once a day instead of twice. You stopped flossing because…well, you were too busy, or too tired. Now you can feel the plaque accumulating on your teeth. And if you… Read more »
Small Changes, Big Improvements
Mother Teresa once said, “Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” A smile is no small thing. It affects our life in huge ways. A winning smile can make us more popular, noticed, and even more successful. But there are some “small things” you can do to make… Read more »
What Is A Tooth?
Our teeth are important to us. From your baby’s first tooth, to braces, to wisdom teeth, you expend a lot of time and energy caring for your family’s teeth, and your own teeth. But, have you ever wondered what makes a tooth? Understanding the anatomy of teeth can help us understand the steps we take… Read more »
Ten Facts About Sleep Apnea
Ongoing research in the dental field has brought to light useful information regarding our health. For instance, the oral-systemic connection indicating that our dental health, particularly bacteria from unhealthy gingival tissue, can affect our whole body. In addition, we’ve learned that our dentist can treat sleep apnea; something that at one time seemed unassociated with… Read more »
Quiz: How Do Dental Sealants Protect Little Smiles?
As a parent, keeping your child healthy and happy is paramount. Just like adults, children require regular dental care to ensure overall health. At Healthy Smiles, we offer the latest in quality children’s dentistry. As part of our approach to keeping little smiles healthy and beautiful, we provide innovative dental sealants.
Cosmetic Dentistry: What Can It Do?
When you hear the words cosmetic dentistry, what comes to mind? Perhaps the most popular cosmetic dental procedure today—teeth whitening? Or maybe you think of porcelain veneers? Yes, the words cosmetic dentistry bring to mind a bright white smile, but have you ever wondered exactly what other types of procedures are considered cosmetic? As well… Read more »
Lose One to Save 100
Well, technically, lose one to save 31. Adults grow one set of permanent teeth that usually amounts to 32 (including the four wisdom teeth). Once the permanent teeth have erupted, they are the last teeth that will grow out of your dental ridge. Though adult teeth should be permanent, tooth extractions are often a necessity… Read more »
Is it Time for You to Consider a Dental Bridge?
Tooth loss is only as obvious as the tooth was visible. For instance, losing a molar at the back of your mouth isn’t as visibly noticeable as a missing incisor in the front. Nevertheless, inconspicuous doesn’t mean insignificant; regardless of where your lost tooth used to be, replacing it is important. A dental bridge is… Read more »
In Case of Emergency
Just because it’s a dental emergency doesn’t mean you should panic. On the contrary, keeping a cool head and acting calmly, but quickly, can help you save your smile in the face of an emergency. If your tooth suffers damage, or you develop a sudden, severe toothache and aren’t sure why, then you should visit… Read more »
Dr. Nicholas Cain
4629 Melton Road
Gary, IN 46403
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