Fight The Flu With Oral Health
Flu season has arrived. Do you know how your oral health contributes to how your body fights the flu? The oral-body connection is important to understand when talking about catching and recovering from the flu. Indianapolis family dentist Dr. Amy Marckese reminds patients to maintain their oral health throughout the flu season to keep you […]
Oral Cancer In Men
Men are statistically two times as likely to develop oral cancer, and they are less likely to visit the dentist.Indianapolis family dentist Dr. Amy Marckese asks her clients to encourage all of the men in their lives to visit the dentist regularly. Routine visits to the dentist can help catch oral cancer early for conservative […]
Halloween Candy And Your Teeth
The scariest part of Halloween is the damage all that candy does to your teeth! Spooky plaque feeds off sugar, allowing it to rapidly spread and take over your mouth. Plaque buildup can cause gum disease, bad breath, sensitive teeth, and even tooth decay. Remember, plaque build up is like a ghost! Permanent effects of […]
Oral Health And Aging
Indianapolis, IN Dentist Dr. Amy Marckese emphasizes the importance of striving to keep your natural teeth healthy for as long as possible to enjoy the best quality of life. Modern advances in both materials and technology in the dental field have made it possible to retain our natural teeth and a functional smile longer than […]
Sedation Dentistry To Help You Relax
Here at DentalSpa, we understand patients may avoid visiting the dentist due to a fear of pain. Avoiding the dentist often results in poor dental health and the development of complex dental problems. Dr. Amy Marckese is committed to helping patients feel at ease throughout their dental visit to restore a healthy smile and prevent […]
Diabetes And Oral Health
Diabetes is quickly becoming one of the most frequently diagnosed systemic diseases for both children and adults. There are a wide range of factors affecting the surge in diabetes, including increased added sugar in the modern American diet, the prevalence of obesity, and a more sedentary lifestyle. Although you may not think of your dental […]
Make a New Years Resolution For Better Oral Health
Though January 1 is a great time for resolving to eat better, exercise more, and make more time for the things we love, any date on the calendar is a great time to resolve to have better oral health. Whether you need to schedule your routine dental hygiene visit, need a new local dentist or […]
Back to School Cavity Prevention
As parents, the end of summer marks the beginning of back-to-school preparation. This includes school supply shopping, summer reading, and visits with your child’s doctor and dentist to ensure that he or she is healthy for the upcoming school year. While a visit to the dentist may not seem as important as a physical examination […]
Restorative Dentistry Can Help Your Overall Smile & Health
Modern dentistry has established to benefits of restoring and maintaining a patient’s dental health because of the role it plays in both overall physical well being and daily quality of life. Indianapolis, IN dentist Dr. Amy Marckese emphasizes the importance of routine preventive care in keeping the smile healthy and reducing the risks if decay […]
Oral Cancer Screening Can Be Life Saving
This month take a moment to assess you oral cancer risk and make sure you have a routine dental appointment scheduled with Dr. Amy Marckese, which includes an oral cancer screening. Oral cancer continues to be a growing health risk for several reasons: the increasing prevalence of the HPV-16 virus and lagging rates of screening […]