We all know we should be flossing, but how come so many of us don’t? It’s just an extra step in our already time-consuming oral hygiene routine, and for what? Just to clean out last night’s left-over spaghetti squash? Probably not worth it, right? Wrong. According to a survey done by ADA News only sixteen [...]
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Keeping Little Teeth Healthy This Halloween
Halloween is only a few days away, for most children that means costumes, parties and bags filled with candy and sweet treats that seem to last all winter long. Halloween should be fun, and sweets can be part of that fun, but it is important for parents and caregivers to remember that moderation is the [...]
Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month
Post by Dr. Ebony Jordan Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Tooth decay (cavities) is the single most common chronic childhood disease according to the U.S. Surgeon General. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) encourages parents and caregivers [...]
Take Care of Your Child’s Smile!
Caring for young children’s teeth is an important part of keeping their bodies healthy—and it’s never too early to get started! Strong first or baby teeth set the stage for strong permanent teeth, and help children play, learn, and grow. That’s why HealthNet’s NEW Pediatric & Adolescent Dental Center, located in downtown Indy, is pleased to offer [...]
Mighty Mouth: Keeping Your Baby’s Teeth Healthy
Caring for young children’s teeth is an important part of keeping their bodies healthy—and it’s never too early to get started! Strong first or baby teeth set the stage for strong permanent teeth, and help children play, learn, and grow. In honor of Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month, here are some tips to keep [...]
Improving Access to Care – and Indiana Corn – on Indy’s Southeast Side!
On Monday, we celebrated the opening of our newest site, HealthNet Barrington Health & Dental Center, on the near southeast side of Indy. With 26,000 square feet across two floors and 43 brand new exam rooms, the building will ultimately become the medical home for more than 9,000 people inIndianapolis who seek high quality, primary [...]
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