The teeth in the back of your mouth are primarily tasked with chewing and grinding the foods you eat to reduce your chances of choking when you swallow. These molars and premolars often come equipped with fissures and pits on the biting surfaces. The occlusal textures make the teeth more efficient at breaking food down.  Unfortunately, some of the... read more »
When you use your toothbrush, you clean your chompers and gums — but are you also cleaning off your tongue? While there are several picks for cleaning your tongue, one good option is to use a tongue cleaner. Tongue cleaners come in some options: Tongue scrapers - Tongue scrapers are apparatuses specifically designed to get rid of bacteria from the... read more »
False teeth come in lots of varieties depending on the patient’s number and alignment of missing chompers. Broadly speaking, false teeth come in one of two styles: complete or partial dentures. The most well-known false teeth are complete dentures, which replace all chompers and come in conventional and immediate kinds. Conventional complete dentures will replace teeth two to three months... read more »
Many people experience anxiety when they visit a dental office. The thought of even a simple dental visit may make them nervous, or even afraid. Some people will avoid going to the dentist unless absolutely necessary. Are you one of these people? Set your fears aside! At our dental office, we offer sedation dentistry for those, like you, who suffer... read more »
Tooth eruption and smile development can be a complicated thing, especially if a permanent tooth fails to poke through the gums. This isn’t a very common problem, but it can happen. If your child has this problem, with the help of your dentist, Dr. Christopher Hulen, everything will be OK. To help you know why your child’s tooth won’t show,... read more »
Oral thrush is an oral fungal infection that loves to take up residence in the mouths of infants. It’s usually caused by a yeast infection, which is more properly known as Candida albicans fungus. Thrush isn’t anything to stress too much about (however, you should still seek treatment if your child has it). Fortunately, there are things you can do... read more »
Not all dental services are guaranteed to improve the look of your smile, but tooth replacements such as dental implants can offer a much better aesthetic than simply leaving missing teeth and unsightly gaps as they are. The excitement of a better smile awaits with dental implants. The key to understanding dental implants includes the following: - Missing teeth should... read more »
Sensitive teeth are a common problem for many people . Did you know that sensitive teeth could be a warning sign of another dental condition? Here at Hulen Family Dentistry in Tipton, Indiana, our team is dedicated to giving you the best possible care, and we are happy to give you some basic information about sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth can... read more »
If you feel scared or nervous about going to the dentist, we understand. Dental anxiety is very common and can be helped. Here at Hulen Family Dentistry in Tipton, Indiana, we take pride in giving you high-quality care and are happy to work with your dental anxiety. That is why we are providing you with advice on your dental anxiety,... read more »
Are you ready for a way to help your child’s oral health stay in tip-top shape? If so, we have great news for you! Dental sealants are popular when it comes to keeping your child’s smile healthy. Here at Hulen Family Dentistry in Tipton, Indiana, we offer dental sealants and are happy to provide you with some insight on how... read more »
