Halloween is almost upon us. Will all that sugar destroy your kids’ teeth and gums? Call us today to schedule a post-Halloween appointment for dental cleanings and dental exams. Our St. John, IN dental office can be reached at 219-322-9920, while our Valparaiso, IN dental office can be reached at 219-462-1970.
(more…)Do you fear going to the dentist? You’re not alone. That’s why you should call us today at 219-322-9920 for our St. John, IN dental office or 219-462-1970 for our Valparaiso, IN dental office. Dr. Kapers studied with the Dental Organization for Sedation Dentistry. He has the training to help you relax and get the dental treatments you need.
(more…)Do you have trouble because one of your teeth came out? Are you tired of your dentures sliding around on your gums? Call us today at 219-322-9920 for our St. John, IN dental office or 219-462-1970 for our Valparaiso, IN dental office. At both locations, our highly trained dentists can help with dental implants.
(more…)When you’re missing teeth, it really shows —
literally. Most people can readily see that empty space in your smile. That’s
not a good thing. In addition, you could have trouble chewing or talking.
If you have removable dentures, your replacement teeth could move around in
your mouth. They can even fall out. How embarrassing is that?
By calling our St. John or Valparaiso dental offices, you can correct all of
that with dental implants. Here’s how they work:
A dental crown is custom-made to look like the tooth it’s replacing
An artificial tooth root is surgically placed in your jawbone.
An abutment is connected to it
The dental crown is connected to the abutment.
If you have dentures, then you get several artificial roots implanted. Then the
gum-colored base is connected to those implants.
Do you have trouble because one of your teeth came out? Are you tired of your dentures sliding around on your gums? Call us today at 219-322-9920 for our St. John, IN dental office or 219-462-1970 for our Valparaiso, IN dental office. At both locations, our highly trained dentists can help with dental implants.
(more…)One thing that we are all interested in is finding ways to save money. We search out sales at the store, we clip coupons (at least some of us do), and we are always searching for the lowest price. This is because money is one thing we never seem to have enough of. What if we told you that you could save money on your dental care and still have a great smile? Would you want to hear more? Here are some natural ways to supplement your dental care from Creating Smiles, PC. Check with Dr. Kapers before you make any long-term changes to your dental hygiene routine.
(more…)One of the biggest responsibilities that we have as parents is to teach our kids the right way to do things. We teach them how to dress themselves, how to treat people they meet, and how to work ethically and with integrity. As parents, we are also responsible for teaching our kids good personal hygiene. This includes washing themselves, washing their hands, and also taking care of their teeth. The dental hygiene part is really important. After your kids become adults, they will still take a shower each day. They will wash their hands each day. But with their teeth, they may brush each day, but that is only part of the puzzle when it comes to having a great smile.
(more…)How do you keep a great smile for the long run? Well, it takes a combination of things. The first is to make sure that you are attending your regular dental appointments with your dentist. Normally, these would be every six months. This give Dr. Kapers a chance to stay on top of your dental health and address any issues that may begin to develop. A second part is your home dental hygiene. This is brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing your teeth regularly, and using mouthwash to help keep your gums healthy on a daily basis.
(more…)Being in your twenties is a great time. You can eat whatever you want, whenever you want, and never have to worry about whether it will affect the way you look. You have a metabolism that is the natural equivalent to a blast furnace. This blast furnace burned through everything, and all you had to do was let it go. That is the joy of youth. But like all great things in life, this changes when you hit your thirties.
(more…)If you visit the dentist regularly, you may get overwhelmed with some of the information you hear. We repeat ourselves a lot on any given day, always addressing the best ways to brush and floss your teeth. Having great oral health goes much deeper than remembering to brush and floss your teeth every day.
(more…)If you regularly read this blog, you understand our commitment to sharing great information about your dental health and overall dental care. There is nothing more important to me than educating my patients and using the latest tools to treat their dental problems. In order to appreciate the latest technology, it’s important to look back at how far dentistry has evolved over the years — centuries even.
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