The best smile often includes cleaning it daily with not only effective traditional tools such as brushes and flossers but also non-traditional tools such as non-abrasive sugarless chewing gum. Although we don't often think of chewing gum as a product that can benefit our smiles, the truth is, it is highly effective for building a better oral hygiene routine and... read more »

All too often, a cavity doesn’t receive treatment until it has severe symptoms, but we encourage you to see our dentist as soon as you know that you need treatment for tooth decay. Otherwise, a cavity becomes a threat to your teeth and may require invasive treatment. Conservative dental care can often remedy the early stages of a cavity with... read more »

Your dentist, Dr. Heck, offers oral cancer screenings at White River Family Dental. In fact, he typically includes them in regular routine dental exams. This can be quite beneficial for you, your smile, your oral health and for your entire health. If you’re curious as to why you should get an oral cancer screening in Greenwood, Indiana, our dental team... read more »

  Are you aware of the signs and symptoms of periodontal disease? Although they can often be difficult to detect or not even arise at all, periodontal disease often comes with numerous indications. Because it progresses over many years, the symptoms may progress as well and although they might not be easily detectable early on, the longer you're suffering from... read more »

In order to help your smile receive an excellent chance to achieve successful oral health this year, we invite you to begin planning for any enhancements or repairs that may need to be performed on your teeth. One of the most effective treatments for your smile is to fill any empty spaces in your smile to prevent tooth drifting, gum... read more »

As the year finally comes to an end, it is important to visit your dentist for a comprehensive examination to determine if any cavities are present. If you have sustained a cavity, it will need to be taken out with a dental filling. One highly effective dental filling option is a composite filling, which can remove the decaying material and... read more »

  Not all smiles are guaranteed to be safe if you continue to partake in activities to put them at risk. This means that choices you are making in your day-to-day life could be much more harmful to your teeth and gums than even the products you are consuming. Although cavities are a huge risk to your teeth, it is... read more »

The tar and various chemicals introduced to the mouth by tobacco use can be a very potent source of dental stains. In many of these cases established tobacco stains saturate tooth enamel so deeply that retail strength whitening products simply lack the potency to remove them. Excessive use of these items could prove to be harmful to your teeth and... read more »

Areas of missing teeth can cause embarrassment and lower your self-confidence, but White River Family Dental and Implant Center can provide you with several options to replace a missing tooth, as well as explain the specific benefits of each method of tooth replacement. Below we have provided you with basic information regarding dental implants and their uses. Dental implants are... read more »

The dental crown installed in your mouth at Dr. Matt Pierce’s dental clinic has effectively replaced the tooth enamel layer of your compromised tooth. This special dental material used will not be directly vulnerable to tooth decay. However, your dental crown will still need to be brushed twice and flossed once just like your natural teeth. Without daily care, residual... read more »