Are you suffering from jaw pain? Do you ever have signs or symptoms that you believe are linked to injuries within your jaw? Typically, jaw pain and facial pain include headaches, increased jaw sensitivity, increased pain in and around your ear, and facial swelling. If jaw pain exists and is not treated, various skills and functions of your mouth may... read more »
Sleep apnea is a frequently occurring but serious and often undetected sleep disorder in which your breathing patterns are broken up while you sleep. If your sleep apnea remains untreated, you run the risk of heart attacks, stroke, and worse. Be aware there are many risk factors that can increase your chances of developing sleep apnea. Sleep apnea has many... read more »
Sometimes the dental office can be a scary place for many. However, at Premier Dental Care, our dental team works hard to help you have the best dental experience possible. To help you feel at ease before you come to our office, Dr. Marla Wilson would be happy to tell you about how we can help you. The first thing... read more »
Vacation time is here, and you are ready to go. But are your teeth? Remember these tips to keep your teeth safe and your smile bright for all those touristy photos. Toothbrush Storage: Storing a toothbrush in open air is usually the best option--but when traveling, that’s not often possible. It is more important when traveling to protect your toothbrush... read more »
Optimal flossing methods are an essential aspect of a good oral hygiene routine. The more you can do to advance your cleaning habits, specifically your brushing and flossing routines, the better the chance that your smile will flourish. The first step is to simply ensure that you floss every single day. It is necessary that you do not skip this... read more »
When dental stains manage to saturate deep into your tooth enamel it can leave you feeling uncomfortable with your smile’s appearance. At the same time, many of the whitening products sold in stores lack the potency or necessary safety to fully restore your white smile. In a situation like this, the wisest course of action is to schedule a whitening... read more »
Young children and babies tend to suck on their thumbs as a natural soothing method to comfort themselves or help them fall asleep. Children tend to stop sucking their thumbs by the time they’re 2 or 4 years old, about when their primary teeth come out. If your child continues sucking their thumbs, our team here at Premier Dental Care... read more »
Would you be surprised to hear that there are a number of steps you should take to keep your kid’s teeth healthy? For example, you may know that you should help your children keep their pearly whites clean. Brushing and flossing are also important to caring for your oral health, but have you heard that you should avoid giving your... read more »
What happens if your front teeth are crooked, but the rest of your smile is fine? If you are looking for an alignment system that doesn't involve all of your pearly whites, MTM® Clear Aligner system can accomplish this. Our Premier Dental Care team is excited to offer these innovative aligners for our patients. Dr. Marla Wilson in Indianapolis, Indiana... read more »
Do you know the benefits of CEREC® dental crowns? Did you know that CEREC dental crowns can be built at your dentist office instead of being sent off to a lab while you wait for weeks on end for your dental crown? Oftentimes with dental crowns, their need is immediate, and although temporary crowns can be offered, they are not... read more »