Schmitt Family Dentistry

07/27/2026

07/13/2026

Different anesthetic injection sites numb different amounts of teeth, gums, and maybe even part of your tongue

07/08/2026

A bedtime bottle may seem comforting, but it can quietly damage a child's teeth while they sleep.

A recent Australian cohort study found that children who were bottle-fed to sleep beyond 12 months had a higher risk of developing early childhood tooth decay. Researchers also observed a higher likelihood of overweight among children who continued this bedtime feeding habit.

During sleep, saliva production naturally decreases, reducing the mouth's ability to wash away sugars and neutralize acids. When a bottle remains in the mouth as a child falls asleep, bacteria can feed on these sugars for prolonged periods, leading to repeated acid attacks on developing teeth.

This doesn't mean parents should stop meeting their child's nutritional needs. Instead, experts encourage gradually transitioning away from bedtime bottles after infancy, offering water instead of milk or sweetened drinks at bedtime when appropriate, and cleaning the child's teeth before sleep as soon as the first tooth erupts. Small changes in bedtime routines can help protect both oral and overall health during early childhood.

📄Reference study: Cheng H, John J, Scott J, et al. Bottle feeding to sleep beyond 12 months is associated with higher risk of tooth decay and overweight in Australian children: Findings from the Healthy Smiles Healthy Kids cohort study. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. 2025;49(2):100224.

07/08/2026

Even with no teeth, there is a lot of anatomical structures in your upper jaw. While planning for a denture, all must be examined.

06/19/2026

Are you a Dental Hygienist looking for an office that offers a great retirement plan?

How about 25%?

Not a 3% match or a 5% match.

25%. No match. All paid by me. None from your paycheck.

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Email [email protected] or stop by the office for more information.

06/19/2026

My favorite day of the year!

Thanks to Tom Huizenga and Johnson's Processing for our annual office cow.

Looks like steaks for Father's Day!

06/08/2026

We're celebrating Independence Day with a special giveaway! 🎉

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06/01/2026

SAME DAY CROWNS!

Schmitt Family Dentistry can now offer same day crowns for the vast majority of cases! No more temporary crowns and having to come back for a second appointment 2-3 weeks later.

With the Glidewell IO Fastmill we can design and mill ~95% of cases in the office while you wait. The entire appointment from arrival to leaving with your brand new crown takes only 2 hours. Multiple crowns or a bridge will take longer, but will likely be ready the next day--not 3 weeks

What is the appointment like?
Dr Schmitt administers anesthetic to numb your tooth then shapes it. This part takes about 30 minutes. Next your teeth are scanned. The scan is sent to our design center where we design your crown to get the perfect bite, contacts, and contours. Our mill then turns a block of porcelain into a beautiful crown to cover your tooth. This portion takes about an hour. You are free to watch TV, play on your phone, or even leave and come back during this time. The crown is cemented on your tooth and you are done.

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