Dental implants are one option for replacing missing teeth. A dental implant offers comfort and stability, and is the closest thing to a natural tooth.
Implants are manufactured “archors” that look like cylinders or screws. They are artificial replacements for natural tooth roots. They can be used in the upper and lower jaws. Dental implants have been used for several decades by patients of all ages. Dental implants, and their crown or denture help restore the ability to chew food and keep other teeth from shifting.
Treatment for implants is generally a three-part process that takes several months….
For more detail on the steps and process of getting implants check out our website under the “Services” tab and go to Implants.
Thank you to all who nominated Main Street Family Dentistry again for the “Best of Hendricks Co.”! We appreciate the support.
Between Oct.1st and Nov. 15th Main Street Family Dentistry will be collecting canned food items for local needy families. Bring in a canned food item and receive $5 off your next visit. (limited to one disc. per household)
Main Street Family Dentistry is proud to continue to show support for local athletics. Dr. VanNatter is sponsoring a local soccer team and supporting the Plainfield High School Athletic Booster Club.
We would love to have your votes in the Hendrick’s County
Flyer’s Best of.. Contest! Go to Flyergroup.com to vote.
Today we are looking forward to our annual sponorship and volunteering for the Plainfield Lunch Bunch program. This great program is associated with the library to promote Literacy and summer reading for kids.
During lunch today we’ll provide 150 kids lunch and pass out toothbrushes. The children will also be read books and be given a book to take home.
We can’t wait to be out in the nice summer weather and put some smiles on the kids faces!
A “toothache” usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth or jaw problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, gum disease, disorders in the jaw joint (temporo-mandibular joint), or spasms of the muscles used for chewing.
Continue reading 'What is a toothache?'»
Thought sugar was the only culprit? Find out how to protect your pearly whites. We know smoking cigarettes and drinking coffee or red wine will not keep our teeth nice and white. We also know that chewing on hard things like pens or pencils can wear away or even break the enamel of or teeth, and that eating candy and other sugary foods can give us cavities. But there are other things that can ruin our teeth that you may not be aware of… Download our July Newsletter (PDF) for more information.
Continue reading 'The 5 Surprising Things Ruining Your Teeth'»
Main St. Family Dentistry has added an additional cosmetic enhancement to our services. It is ClearCorrect! They are invisible braces to improve your smile. Look under Cosmetic Procedures in our services area of the website for more details.
Mainstreet Family Dentistry is excited to launch our new website!
Please keep checking back for news and updates on our blog!
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