posted: May 02, 2023.

Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Franklin Dental. Everyone wants a glowing Read more

posted: Apr. 25, 2023.

So much of parenting is a balancing act. Making sure your child has enough play time and enough nap time. Crafting meals that are both healthy and appealing. Making sure Read more

posted: Apr. 18, 2023.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more

posted: Apr. 11, 2023.

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients at Franklin Dental, we proudly screen our patients for oral cancer. The Read more

posted: Apr. 04, 2023.

Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two Read more

posted: Mar. 28, 2023.

One of the things the doctor and our team at Franklin Dental monitor during your dental appointments is the growth of your wisdom teeth, or third molars. Third molars generally Read more

posted: Mar. 21, 2023.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your teeth looked longer? Does it seem like your gums are shrinking? This condition is called recession—many adults have it. Read more

posted: Mar. 14, 2023.

Millions of people, around FRANKLIN, Indiana and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may Read more

posted: Mar. 07, 2023.

Capturing the Moment At Franklin Dental we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little details Read more

posted: Feb. 28, 2023.

the doctor and our team at Franklin Dental frequently field questions about cavities and what causes them. Patients will typically ask, “I brush twice a day and floss regularly, as Read more

posted: Feb. 21, 2023.

What to do to prevent gum disease? If left untreated, gum disease can lead to discomfort, infection, and even tooth loss. Bacteria in our mouths form a film called plaque. Read more

posted: Feb. 14, 2023.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more

posted: Feb. 07, 2023.

We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly Read more

posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

We turn on the tap and it comes rushing out. We walk down the hall at work or school and stop at the fountain without even thinking about it. It’s Read more

posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

One of the most frequent questions that the doctor and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable Read more

posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

You brush and floss thoroughly twice a day. You have regular checkups. Everything seems fine on the periodontal radar. Sometimes, however, even healthy gums can become sensitive and irritated. Is Read more