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      • Cracked Teeth
      • Post & Core
      • Pulp Regeneration
      • Root Canal Therapy
      • Root Canal Retreatment
      • Traumatic Injuries
      • Vital Pulp Therapy / Pulpotomy
    • General Dentistry
      • Dental Bridge
      • Dental Cleanings
      • Dental Crowns
      • Dental Crowns with Planmeca Scan
      • Dental Sealants
      • Digital Impressions
      • Enamel Shaping
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      • Fluoride Treatments
      • Lingual Frenectomy
      • Mercury Safe and Mercury Free
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      • Snoring
      • Tooth-Colored Fillings
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      • Dental Implants
      • Tooth Extractions
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      • ClearCorrect Aligners
      • Emergency Care
    • Pediatric Dentistry
      • Dental Cleanings
      • Pit And Fissure Sealants
    • Periodontal Care
      • Arestin
      • Gingivectomy
      • Periodontal Cleaning
      • Scaling and Root Planing
    • Preventative Dentistry
      • Custom Mouthguards
      • Occlusal Night Guards
      • Oral Cancer Screenings
      • Silver Diamine Fluoride
    • Prosthodontics
      • Flippers and Removable Partial Dentures
      • Full and Partial Dentures
      • Hybrid Prosthesis
      • Implant Restoration
      • Implant-Retained Dentures
      • Implant-Retained Partials
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    • DEXIS CariVu™
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Category: Pediatric

History’s Weirdest Teeth Traditions

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Dental Health PSA: Stop Chewing Ice!

WHY DO DENTISTS always warn against chewing ice? It’s because it’s a habit that can do serious…

Nutrition for Building Healthy Smiles

HOPEFULLY WE ALL know how crucial daily flossing and twice-daily brushing are to keeping a growing child’s smile…

Most Childhood Tooth Injuries Are Preventable

MOST OF US can remember the scraped knees and other bumps and bruises we got as we were…

Dental Careers and Specialties

THE DENTAL CAREER everyone is most familiar with is the private practice dentist, meaning an…

Why Are Oral Cancer Screenings Important?

THIS YEAR ALONE, the American Cancer Society estimates over 54,000 new cases of oral cancer just…

Show Off With Some Weird Mouth Trivia

THE NEXT TIME you need an ice-breaker, why not toss out a few weird mouth facts? We’re…

Make a Plan for the First Loose Tooth!

LOSING BABY TEETH is a perfectly normal part of growing up, but it can still be a scary new experience…

Baby Teeth Traditions of the World

AS DENTAL HEALTH professionals, our favorite figure in the magic of childhood has to be the Tooth Fairy. We all…

What Triggers a Canker Sore?

A CANKER SORE, a shallow ulcer that can develop on the inside of the cheeks or lips, can mean…

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Monday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM – 7:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Every Other Friday & Saturday:
9:00AM – 2:00PM

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Phone: (219) 865-3303

Smiles by Doctor D
1123 Joliet Street
Dyer, IN 46311

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