12515 County Road 99, Findlay, OH 45840
As with adults, children need to brush their teeth at least twice daily. However, young children cannot brush their own teeth, so a caretaker should do it for them as soon as the first tooth erupts above the gum line. It is essential to always clean and care for your child’s oral health with proper tooth brushing tactics so that... read more »
Are you embarrassed by persistent bad breath that won’t seem to go away? If so, you are not alone. This is a common sign of gum disease and could be putting your teeth and oral health at risk. To help you understand more about gum disease, our team here at Findlay Dental Group in Findlay, Ohio, is happy to provide... read more »
Dr. Bruce Mutchler and Dr. Kathryn Lewis are pleased to offer clear aligners for patients who want to straighten teeth without the visible brackets and wires of braces. Many of our patients in Findlay, Ohio have successfully used the ClearCorrect™ clear aligner system to straighten their smile. If you are wearing aligners 22 hours a day you will want to... read more »
Save your child’s smile by discouraging thumb sucking behaviors. Thumb sucking in infants can cause many issues and problems with the oral health of a child. Not only can it move the alignment of the teeth in their mouths, it can also cause changes with their gums and the roof of their mouths. Listed below are some of the common... read more »
Gum disease is a complicated yet dangerous and serious dental issue that can severely damage your smile and oral health. This disease is so complicated, in fact, that it has a total of two stages. Those stages are gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease that is also the mildest stage. It begins when you... read more »
Do you have questions about orthodontic treatment in Findlay, Ohio? If so, our Findlay Dental Group team understands. Orthodontics can be confusing and overwhelming at times, which is why it's normal to have questions. So, to help you find the information you're looking for, we are happy to provide the answers to the following frequently asked questions: Question No. 1:... read more »
Have you ever been told that you should visit a dentist once every six months? Do you ever struggle to make these appointments because of time constraints or because they’re inconvenient? While we understand that your time is valuable, please know that these appointments are actually vital to the health of your teeth. An important part of these appointments is... read more »
If you grind your teeth at night or if you have bad habits like using your teeth as tools or nervously nibbling on foreign objects, it can cause a chip on one or more teeth. Even if a chip doesn’t cause pain, you should not delay treatment. This is potentially dangerous because the chipped enamel will inevitably invite bacteria to... read more »
Not all toothpaste is created equal; in fact, if you use a certain kind of toothpaste over another, you can actually do quite a bit to improve your oral health. The trick is taking the time while shopping to find the type of toothpaste that addresses your specific oral health needs and has a few other features as well. Let's... read more »
Did you know that conditions like heart disease can be linked to your oral health? Well, it’s true. Your health is extremely important to us here at Findlay Dental Group in Findlay, Ohio, and we would like to help you restore your oral health into pristine shape. That is why our team has provided you with a few options to... read more »