Indianapolis Family Dentistry

Indianapolis Family Dentistry Dr. Mark Farthing and Dr. Armin Tepner at Indianapolis Family Dentistry provide gentle, compassionate dentistry for families and individuals.

At Indianapolis Family Dentistry, we provide family-focused dental care. Indianapolis dentists, Dr. Mark Farthing and Dr. Armin Tepner have been practicing gentle, compassionate dentistry for over 30 years. Their commitment to patient satisfaction and success includes taking the time to fully explain your dental care, and making sure you are 100 percent on board before moving ahead with any treatm

ent. Our state-of-the-art office is comfortable and extremely kid-friendly, too. Take some time to learn more about what sets us apart from the rest, then schedule an appointment today!

Happy National Brush Day! Every November 1st, we like to remind everyone of the importance of regular brushing, which is...
11/01/2024

Happy National Brush Day! Every November 1st, we like to remind everyone of the importance of regular brushing, which is the very foundation of dental hygiene.

Brushing your teeth twice a day is one of the best ways to keep your smile cavity-free and looking its best. Set a two-minute timer, pick up that toothbrush, and make it a lifelong habit!

Wishing you a spooky and safe Halloween! Enjoy the fun and festivities, but remember to care for your teeth – a good bru...
10/31/2024

Wishing you a spooky and safe Halloween! Enjoy the fun and festivities, but remember to care for your teeth – a good brushing session after treats can help keep cavities away!

For most of us, brushing our teeth is just one of our many daily habits, and we often don’t even think about it while we...
10/28/2024

For most of us, brushing our teeth is just one of our many daily habits, and we often don’t even think about it while we’re doing it. However, you might not be brushing for long enough if you’re on autopilot and just going through the motions!

Be sure that you’re spending 2 to 3 minutes brushing each time. Additionally, be sure you’re spending an adequate amount of time brushing each section of your mouth – don’t forget your tongue!

If you stay true to this important habit, you’ll end up spending around 40 or so collective days over the course of your lifetime brushing, meaning you can enjoy great dental health for many years to come!

With Halloween right around the corner, there’s no doubt that you’ll be seeing a lot more sweets and treats at stores, a...
10/25/2024

With Halloween right around the corner, there’s no doubt that you’ll be seeing a lot more sweets and treats at stores, at school, in the office, or even at home. But beware; as tempting as it might be to indulge frequently, do yourself (and your teeth) a favor by enjoying them in moderation, and of course, by maintaining your dental health!

If you aren’t able to brush immediately after having something sweet, consider drinking a glass of water or chewing sugar-free gum; both of these habits can increase your mouth’s saliva flow, which in turn will boost your protection against cavities!

When it comes to protecting your teeth from dangerous bacteria and keeping your smile clean and fresh every day, the too...
10/23/2024

When it comes to protecting your teeth from dangerous bacteria and keeping your smile clean and fresh every day, the toothbrush is truly one of your mightiest weapons.

The average toothbrush contains around 2,500 bristles grouped into 40 or so tufts. These tufts are typically folded over and fused into their pre-cored holes within the head by using just a little heat—kind of like a sword forged in fire.

And with that, you can use this neat tool to scrub your pearly whites so that you can show off an amazing smile in the long run – just remember to swap to a new one roughly every 3 months, or sooner if you’ve been sick!

Have you ever gotten a bruise or received a cut on your finger by accident, only to notice that it had fully recovered a...
10/21/2024

Have you ever gotten a bruise or received a cut on your finger by accident, only to notice that it had fully recovered after just a few days? The human body is incredibly resilient and is even able to regenerate tissue and heal itself in a relatively quick manner. But did you know that tooth enamel is the ONLY part of your body that can’t heal itself?

That’s why you want to take extra care to protect your smile by wearing a mouthguard during sports, as well as practicing preventive dental hygiene to keep your teeth safe. Even though your teeth can’t heal themselves, you can use your head to protect them and prevent many types of issues!

Halloween is coming up, and when it comes to this spooky and exciting holiday, one of the first things that comes to min...
10/18/2024

Halloween is coming up, and when it comes to this spooky and exciting holiday, one of the first things that comes to mind is candy – and lots of it!

Simply put, it can be hard to avoid candy entirely during Halloween; while your teeth would certainly benefit from you not having any candy whatsoever, it’s often much more realistic to practice moderation. It’s also worthwhile to know how to identify certain candies that are more harmful to teeth than others.

Particularly hard candies, like jawbreakers and lollipops, pose a threat to teeth since they’re often bitten into or chewed, which can lead to chips and fractures. Additionally, these types of candy expose the teeth to sugar for long periods of time as they’re slowly consumed. If you can, opt for chocolate, which is much easier to rinse off the teeth when it’s time to brush.

In honor of spooky season, here’s a dental statistic that might sound scary! There are currently close to 8 billion peop...
10/16/2024

In honor of spooky season, here’s a dental statistic that might sound scary! There are currently close to 8 billion people on the planet today, and the number is only growing. But did you know that the number of bacteria in the human mouth is fairly close to the number of people on Earth? That’s a lot of germs!

Technically, not all of them are harmful, but many are – and this is all the more reason why it’s incredibly important to clean your mouth daily. Brush, floss, and keep up with your dental visits – you’ll be giving your smile the best chance at fighting off cavity-causing bacteria.

Other than brushing your teeth twice a day, it’s also incredibly important to floss between your pearly whites so that a...
10/14/2024

Other than brushing your teeth twice a day, it’s also incredibly important to floss between your pearly whites so that all the lingering debris and food particles can be removed from your smile.

That said, not everyone finds flossing to be very convenient, especially when trying to manipulate the floss and clean every single nook and cranny around your mouth. If using floss threads isn’t always easy for you, consider using a water flosser instead! By spraying the gentle yet powerful stream around your teeth at least once a day, you’ll be able to keep plaque at bay.

Dental floss sticks can also do the trick; just pick your preference and floss away! How do you remember to stay on top of flossing and other dental habits? Let us know!

Did you know that in many ways, your teeth are a lot like fingerprints? Dental patterns are unique from person to person...
10/11/2024

Did you know that in many ways, your teeth are a lot like fingerprints? Dental patterns are unique from person to person – even between twins! This uniqueness is one of the reasons why dental records are such an important tool for identifying people, particularly in forensic research as you’ve probably seen in movies and on television.

This all goes to say that your teeth are an essential part of your identity – they aren’t just mere tools for eating and speaking! With that in mind, care for them diligently and proudly show them off for the world to see!

October is National Dental Hygiene Month! Started in 2009 by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), it aims...
10/09/2024

October is National Dental Hygiene Month! Started in 2009 by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), it aims to increase public awareness about the importance of oral hygiene.

Remember, it takes a collective effort from all of us to ensure that every smile remains bright and healthy. Do your part by taking excellent care of your teeth – but also by encouraging those in your life to do so, too!

Brushing and flossing are some of the best ways to maintain a clean and fresh set of pearly whites. But what about mouth...
10/07/2024

Brushing and flossing are some of the best ways to maintain a clean and fresh set of pearly whites. But what about mouthwash; have you ever wondered about its role in dental hygiene?

It essentially helps to wrap up the job done by your toothbrush and dental floss, granting you further coverage against oral bacteria and lingering food particles. When you’re using mouthwash, be sure to use the correct amount – which is often listed as 20 milliliters – and rinse a few minutes after you’ve brushed and flossed.

You’ll be glad that you’re giving your smile a sharper edge when it comes to fighting cavities and decay!

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