When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have living cells it can’t grow... read more »

When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account your family history. We will... read more »

How often do you go see your general care physician for a physical? It’s recommended that you go once a year, but most of us only bother with a doctor’s visit when we’re really sick. It’s too expensive - and time-consuming - otherwise. So why would you want to bother with regular dental checkups? Wouldn’t the same issues apply? Well,... read more »

Have you ever heard of dental crowns? Most people have, because they’re such a widely-used solution for a variety of dental problems. But do you know what a dental crown is, how they’re used, and why you may need one? If you don’t, that’s normal. Most people don’t know much about crowns, other than they’re something for a dentist to... read more »

Here at Indian Creek Dental, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »