Indy Perio Dental Hygiene Study Club

11/28/2024

08/07/2024

Wiland's Wednesday Wisdom
Periodontitis is known to add stress to your cardiovascular system. This means that if you have been diagnosed with periodontitis, then you may want to get your heart checked as well. Those who have periodontitis are at higher risk for heart disease and heart attacks.

02/03/2022

Due to inclement weather, our offices are closed. We will keep you updated as the weather changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. Stay safe!

01/31/2022

National Backwards Day is January 31st!

Which is the correct order, do you brush first or floss first???

01/30/2022

Periodontal Maintenance Therapy is EXTREMELY important!

After having osseous surgery it is important to continue with periodontal maintenance. In most cases periodontal disease lasts a life time and will not go away on it's own.

Alternating between a periodontist and your general dentist every three months is your best plan of action. If you are due for a periodontal maintenance appointment, contact us today at 317-888-3322!

01/26/2022

There are multiple things to be celebrated today and everyday! Spouse's Day is celebrated today, and we cannot overlook this one!

Today is a day to enjoy and appreciate your better half. Be sure to show that special person in your life just how much you care and appreciate him or her.

Today Dr. Wiland is celebrating his wife, Susan!

01/26/2022

When you step into a dental office, typically people will comment on the sound of the dental drill.

The earliest types of dental drills are believed to have been "bow drills" used in approximately 7,000 B.C.

In 1868, George F. Green invented a pneumatic drill with pedal-operated bellows. Then, in 1871, James B. Morrison developed a pedal -powered bur drill. In 1875, George F. Green developed the first battery operated dental drill in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

By 1914, that 15 rpm had increased to about 3,000 rpm, still a far cry from today's dental drills that run at over 180,000 rpm!

Yes, believe it or not, today is Dental Drill Appreciation Day. Now, you might be wondering who, other than dentists, would appreciate a dental drill. But honestly, if you've ever had dental work done, you should appreciate the modern dental drill which makes it possible to perform today's dental procedures quickly and efficiently than drills of the past.

01/24/2022

My you are looking lovely today!
Your smile is dazzling!
Your presence makes my day!

What is your favorite compliment?

01/19/2022

Wiland's Wednesday Wisdom is all about POPCORN!

- Popcorn kernels can pop up to 3 feet in the air
- By volume, popcorn is America's favorite snack
-More than 200 million boxes of Cracker Jack boxes of popcorn are consumed every year in the US alone.

Enjoy some popcorn today and try not to get any kernels stuck in your teeth!

01/17/2022

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. day!

He is best known for his work on racial equality and ending racial segregation in the United States. His life and achievements are remembered and celebrated on this day.

01/16/2022

What is osseous surgery?

Osseous surgery, also called pocket reduction surgery, eliminates the bacteria in the pockets surrounding your teeth. When you have bacteria around your teeth, it could/will eventually cause bone loss and then tooth loss.

During osseous surgery, your gums are cut and flapped back so that the bacteria can be removed. Your gums are then sutured. The goal of this procedure is eliminate the bacteria the deep pocketing, tighten the gums around the tooth and SAVE YOUR TEETH!

Dr. Wiland performs Osseous surgery in all of our offices. Call today for more information at 317-888-3322.

01/14/2022

January 14th is National Dress up your pet day!

Poll: How many of you brush your pet's teeth?