It’s no secret that many Bloomington residents dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain, or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. See Your Dentist Regularly to Avoid Painful Oral Problems However, examine the fact that by seeing your dentist regularly, you can avoid dental procedures like fillings …
Oral piercing is a popular form of body-art in Bloomington, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. I’m doctor Ken Moore. When my patients ask me about the safety of oral piercings, I make sure they examine the possible dangerous consequences. First, patients should know that infection is always a major concern with …
You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can restrict cavities in pre-teens, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay healthy …
One common excuse often given by people who don’t floss is that the practice is difficult to fit into their daily schedule. If you’ve found this to be true, and feel like you are too busy to floss, here are some suggestions for when to fit this important dental health habit into your day. The …
Facial injuries occur all too often in the Bloomington area. Bloomington Little Leaguers get hit by inside pitches, Bedford construction workers suffer falls and other accidents at the worksite, and Indiana motorists sustain injuries in dangerous collisions every single day. Accidents at home can also result in serious injury to the face. Serious facial injuries …
Today’s post from us here at Create A Smile in Bloomington IN discusses the often misunderstood subject of wisdom teeth. The Third Molars Wisdom teeth are sometimes called the third molars because they are even farther back in the mouth than the two sets of regular molars we all have. These four teeth usually erupt …
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population? The Good News: The rate of decay in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years.1 The Bad News: 25% of persons age 65+ have no remaining teeth2 Nearly 20% have untreated tooth decay3 10% of adults 65 and …
When should you take your child in for their first dental appointment? It’s a question that many parents in Bloomington debate. The answer may be a little earlier than you think. The American Dental Association recommends that a child sees a dentist around twelve months of age. This happens to be about the time when …
When it comes to preparing for oral surgery in Bloomington, the valued patients of Create A Smile, PC – Dr. Ken Moore are given 6 critical directives to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose Wisely Understanding the details of a procedure helps you realize the ideal outcome. This vital knowledge about your …
Hello, and welcome to the Bloomington dental health blog. Today, we want to take some time to tell you about our Bloomington practice, Create A Smile, PC – Dr. Ken Moore. Advanced Dental Services We Offer We work hard to keep our patients satisfied by offering a wide variety of dental services at an affordable …
