Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a disease of the mouth caused by tissue loss around teeth. Over time, gum disease can result in the gums no longer being stable or healthy enough to hold teeth in place, resulting in tooth loss. Prevent gum disease with optimum oral health care. Although not at all risks for gum disease... read more »
Have you been trying to get whiter teeth and nothing seems to be achieving the level you are hoping for? You are in luck because dental veneers can provide you with the pearly whites you’ve been desiring. Each veneer can be crafted to fit your needs and bonded to each tooth that you need to enhance. Their durable shells and... read more »
At Premier Dental Care in Indianapolis, Indiana, Dr. Marla Wilson and our team value the quality of healthcare we provide our patients all year round. When it comes to fluoride, there are health risks involved with fluoride exposure. Consider this, since 1997, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has mandated that all toothpaste which has fluoride include this warning on its packaging... read more »
You know that it’s important to keep your teeth healthy and strong. You probably know that you should brush twice a day for two minutes at a time and that you should floss daily. Similarly, it’s important for you to keep your enamel, which is the hard protective layer of your teeth, healthy and strong. Fortunately, there are a few... read more »
Cavities have been repaired using a variety of methods over the centuries of dental care. The two most common modern choices are amalgam, or silver, fillings, and composite. Our composite fillings are BPA-free and take the place of amalgam fillings in nearly all dental applications because of their advantages. The first and most obvious advantage is the visual aspect. Amalgam... read more »
If you want a strong and healthy smile, then it’s best to have a healthy lifestyle. That’s right, a healthy lifestyle can help more than just your overall body. However, our Premier Dental Care team understands that having a healthy lifestyle might be a bit difficult if you’re not sure what a healthy lifestyle entails. But our dental team is... read more »
The temporomandibular joints that hinge your jaw are somewhat complex, which allows them to perform the sophisticated movements of biting, chewing and grinding food. This is possible thanks to a series of muscles, tendons, and ligaments working in concert with the jaw. This allows your lower jaw to slip and apply grinding force. Unfortunately, there are times when mechanical injury... read more »
Along with Halloween, October is National Dental Hygiene month! At Premier Dental Care in Indianapolis, Indiana, we are excited to share the message of Do The Daily 4, which are the four most important things you can do every day to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Dr. Marla Wilson and our team want to create oral health awareness for our... read more »
Did you know that about 90% of people with sleep apnea haven’t been diagnosed? If you have sleep apnea, one of the only ways to officially diagnose this condition is to have a sleep study performed. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to help you deal with sleep apnea—and Dr. Marla Wilson can help! Sleep apnea happens... read more »
At Premier Dental Care in Indianapolis, Indiana, Dr. Marla Wilson and our team understands how unhealthy mercury fillings are for our clients. This is why we exclusively offer amalgam-free, mercury-free restorations and also offer safe amalgam removal to eliminate any older amalgam fillings you may have. When removing old amalgam fillings, it is vital that our dentist does so properly... read more »