Dental Digital X-rays

75% Reduction in Radiation

With digital X-rays, there is no delay while images are produced. It is cutting-edge technology that reduces radiation emissions by 75% when compared to old non-digital X-rays. With panoramic imaging, a digital sensor is inserted in your mouth and in a single display, both upper and lower dental plates and your jaws are captured on screen and ready for viewing. To top it off, no chemicals are required, so this style of x-ray is friendly to the environment.

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

All About Cavities

Below is an excerpt from an article found on Colgate.com that was Reviewed by the Faculty of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

What's in Your Mouth? 
To understand what happens when your teeth decay, it's helpful to know what's in your mouth naturally. Here are a few of the elements: 

• Saliva - Your mouth and teeth are constantly bathed in saliva. We never give much thought to our spit, but this fluid is remarkable for what it does to help protect our oral health. Saliva keeps teeth and other parts of your mouth moist and washes away bits of food. Saliva contains minerals that strengthen teeth. It includes buffering agents. They reduce the levels of acid that can decay teeth. Saliva also protects against some viruses and bacteria. 
• Plaque - Plaque is a soft, gooey substance that sticks to the teeth a bit like jam sticks to a spoon. Like the slime that clings to the bottom of a swimming pool, plaque is a type of biofilm. It contains large numbers of closely packed bacteria, components taken from saliva, and bits of food. Also in the mix are bacterial byproducts and white blood cells. Plaque grows when bacteria attach to the tooth and begin to multiply. Plaque starts forming right after a tooth is cleaned. Within an hour, there's enough to measure. As time goes on, the plaque thickens. Within two to six hours, the plaque teems with bacteria that can cause cavities and periodontal (gum) disease. 
• Calculus - If left alone long enough, plaque absorbs minerals from saliva. These minerals form crystals and harden into calculus. Then new plaque forms on top of existing calculus. This new layer can also become hard. 
• Bacteria - We have many types of bacteria in our mouths. Some bacteria are good; they help control destructive bacteria. When it comes to decay, Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli are the bacteria that cause the most damage to teeth. 

To read the entire article visit Colgate.com.

The remainder of the article details the following:

• How Your Teeth Decay
• Types of Decay
• Preventing Cavities

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

Ask the Dentist by the ADA: 'How Can I Get My Child to Brush Her Teeth?'

The American Dental Association has created informative videos called Ask the Dentist. Here is their video on: 'How Can I Get My Child to Brush Her Teeth?'

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

Preventative Dental Care with Regular Checkups

The Importance of Hygiene Visits

Keeping your teeth as clean as possible is the key to good dental health. However, normal brushing won't always remove all the plaque, since it likes to cling in hard-to-reach back areas. When plaque hardens into tartar, regular brushing and flossing will no longer be effective. If it accumulates below your gumline, the chances for development of a bacterial infection increase dramatically, as will your odds for tooth loss and the risk of more serious health issues like diabetes, stroke, and heart problems. Having your teeth cleaned professionally is an integral step in keeping all of your teeth and gums healthy. So have your teeth cleaned on a regular basis and enjoy good health.

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

Ask the Dentist by the ADA: 'How Should I Clean and Store My Toothbrush?'

The American Dental Association has created informative videos called Ask the Dentist. Here is their video on: 'How Should I Clean and Store My Toothbrush?'

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

Children's Dentistry

We Care About Kids!

Dr. Stutler and Dr. Klaes relieve a child's anxiety before any kind of procedure. We use cutting-edge techniques and deliver treatment with care and compassion. Our team inspires children of all ages to cultivate correct dental hygiene at home, and we teach them how to do so. We like to see them at age two for their first visit and hope to enjoy their return visits as we help them keep their natural teeth for a lifetime.

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com

3 Things All Athletes Should Do for Their Teeth

Below is an excerpt from an article found on MouthHealthy.org

Dentist Dr. Thomas Long has seen firsthand what can happen when “the puck stops here.” In addition to seeing everyday athletes in his private practice, Dr. Long (a former college hockey player himself) is the team dentist for the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes.

No matter what sport or skill level, Dr. Long says athletes need to take care of their teeth both on and off the field. “Most athletes are careful about what they eat and their workout routine. Part of that routine should include taking care of your mouth and teeth every single day,” he says. "It would be a shame to miss practice or a game because you are in the dentist's office receiving treatment or recovering from a dental surgical procedure.”

Here, Dr. Long shares his playbook for a healthy mouth. 

• Make a Mouthguard Part of Your Uniform
• Sideline Sugary Sports Drinks
• Brush, Floss, Rinse, Repeat

To read the entire article, including more detailed information on the three steps listed in Dr. Long's playbook for a health mouth, please visit MouthHealthy.org.

Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com