You have cracked tooth syndrome when tiny cracks in teeth hide underneath the gums or go unseen by an x-ray. Those who clench their teeth or grind while sleeping are at risk of having this syndrome, as are those who are genetically disposed or have weakened teeth due to many previous dental procedures. Your molars are the most probable candidates... read more »

During this holiday time of year, lots of us spend special time with friends and family consuming special meals and enjoying lots of snacks. However, this increased eating time can have a negative effect on your health, and if you’re not wary, all that extra snacking can result in cavities or periodontal disease. With a tiny bit of careful timing,... read more »

Have you heard of baby bottle tooth decay? Read this post we've put together to find out about this sickness and its adverse effects. Bottle rot in babies and young children is defined as called because tooth erosion in that age bracket is frequently caused by materials high in sugar given to children via bottle. Also known as early childhood... read more »

If you’re concerned about whether you need false teeth, don’t fret: the Designing Smiles PSC team and Dr. Dennis Jenkins have assembled this data for you. Read on and tell us about it if you have any further inquiries during your next checkup. To diagnose whether you might need dentures. Dr. Dennis Jenkins will check the current health of your... read more »

Using effective products designed for cleaning your teeth will improve your daily oral hygiene efforts. Choosing products that carry the American Dental Association Seal verifies that your product is both safe and effective. Today our Designing Smiles PSC team in Sellersburg, Indiana, would also like to share some oral hygiene basics that you can benefit from, namely, the toothbrush and... read more »

At any point in time, millions of bacterial acids could be resting on your tongue. Not satisfied to cause bad breath alone, these small bacterial acids could also be leading to a host of other health problems. Cleaning your tongue will aid you to defend your dental health, and to do so, you need to be using a tongue scraper... read more »

Did you know that dental bonding can improve your smile? More specifically, it can fix abnormal or irregular issues within your teeth by directly bonding resin and porcelain to the problematic areas. No longer does your smile need to endure unpleasant gashes, marks, blemishes, or stains. Professional dental bonding treatments are administered directly by Dr. Dennis Jenkins at Designing Smiles... read more »

The overall health of your mouth plays a very important role in your overall quality of life. Tooth loss, periodontal disease, and oral cancers can cause significant discomfort, medical complications, and might be expensive to treat. With many oral health conditions prevention is the best initial approach. This starts with a consistent daily oral hygiene routine. To aid in this... read more »

Dental fractures can vary in severity depending on their size, location, and the affected tooth. If a dental fracture is large, or the tooth has a shallow amount of tooth enamel, Dr. Dennis Jenkins might not be able to treat the tooth with a standard amalgam or composite filling. In a case like this he might recommend treating the fractured... read more »

Contoured areas of your teeth can sometimes trap bacterial deposits. If they aren’t cleaned away by your oral hygiene regimen it can promote tooth decay. If it’s caught early Dr. Dennis Jenkins might be able to treat a small cavity with a simple dental filling. The treatment process starts with a thorough examination to determine the severity of the cavity.... read more »