Dental Articles - Liberty Family Dentistry in Bloomington, IN

Secure your Dentures

Do you get frustrated with your dentures? As any denture wearer knows, dentures provide a helpful replacement for missing teeth, but they come with challenges.

Solutions for Straight Teeth

Over the last year, you’ve probably seen many Liberty-crafted, beautifully straight smiles around Bloomington. Whether it’s traditional orthodontic treatment or Invisalign®, we specialize in comfortable, comprehensive orthodontic care for patients of all ages.

Are You Brushing Wrong?

Brushing your teeth is one of the most widespread daily habits in America. But what if we’re not doing it right? What if we could brush more effectively for better oral health? Here are a few tips from the Liberty team to help you brush better:

Pain-free Dental X-rays

Say goodbye to uncomfortable bitewings. Because your comfort is our priority, the Liberty team offers a safer, pain-free dental x-ray experience for our patients.

Preventative Benefits of Mouthwash

Daily brushing and flossing combined with regular professional dental cleanings from the Liberty team are still the most effective way to keep your mouth healthy. However, according to the American Dental Association, therapeutic mouthrinses or mouthwashes can help improve your overall oral health.

Do You Experience Dental Anxiety?

Does anxiety begin to whisper in your ear when you realize you have a dentist appointment scheduled for the coming week? Does your heart pick up the pace a little bit? If you have a friend or a family member who experiences some dental anxiety or fear, please consider sharing this article with him or her.

Keeping Teeth White

Preventing tooth discoloration begins with an understanding how your lifestyle directly impacts your smile. What you eat, drink, and your regular hygiene habits contribute to the shade of your teeth.

3 Critical Insurance Questions Before 2017

Have you taken advantage of your benefits for 2016? Most dental insurance plans call for all benefits to reset at the beginning of the calendar year meaning that any unused 2016 benefits vanish.

Tips for Choosing a Dentist

Finding the right dental practice for you and your family may be one of the most important long-term health choices you make. Whether you’re new to the area or you’re in transition to another community, here are some tips for choosing a dentist:

Why Straighten Your Teeth?

At Liberty we love to create beautiful smiles, but the number one reason we highly recommend straightening your teeth is that straight teeth tend to be healthy teeth. As dental professionals our priority must always be your optimum oral health. Thankfully straight teeth are not only healthy, but also beautiful.