Limestone Dentistry Blog

If you have a child, you already know that raising kids doesn’t come with a guidebook! Fortunately, in today’s modern age of the internet, there’s a wealth of information at your fingertips. While the worldwide web can be very helpful, it can also host a lot of misinformation. So what’s the best way to keep your little one’s smile healthy as it grows? To start, don’t believe these top six common myths about children’s dentistry!

Keeping a dental office clean, efficient, and functioning to the best of its ability is a huge undertaking. At Limestone Dentistry, we ensure that our state-of-the-art practice stays in tip-top shape so you can enjoy a relaxing and productive appointment when you come to visit us. Wondering how we do that? Here are a few things that go on behind the scenes to keep our well-oiled machine running.

Understanding dental insurance can feel overwhelming. What exactly is covered? How often should you be seeing the dentist? Have you met your deductible? While the answers to these questions can vary from plan to plan, one thing is the same across the board: once January comes around, your unused benefits will expire. Anything you haven’t taken full advantage of will reset for the new year! Here are five ways you can save money and maximize your dental insurance benefits before next year.

At Limestone Dentistry, we pride ourselves in being a family-friendly office. This means we love to see you and your children too! Our office staff can arrange routine dental cleanings for you and your kids all at the same time. This helps those busy parents get in and out of the dental office. Keep reading to learn more about our children’s dental care services at Limestone Dentistry!

Dental implants at Limestone Dentistry in Jeffersonville, Indiana are the premier option in restoring a lost tooth or multiple teeth! Near you is a one-stop dental office that can perform your entire treatment including extractions, implant placement, and tooth placement. Read on to learn more and give us a call today to schedule your consultation!

Cosmetic dentistry often comes with “what ifs” and the use of your imagination. At Limestone Dentistry in Jeffersonville, Indiana we can show you exactly what your work will look like before we ever begin treatment! We can perform a simple impression and have our local laboratory make a Lab Wax-up sometimes called a diagnostic wax-up. During a consult visit, you and Dr. Thornton review the lab made wax-up prior to your treatment.

Periodontal Disease (also known as Gum Disease) is a bacterial infection that occurs in the gums surrounding some or all of the teeth. When Periodontal Disease is left untreated, the disease can spread to other teeth and eventually lead to tooth loss. Just because we have healthy teeth with no cavities does not mean we have healthy bone/gum structure to hold those teeth in place! 

Do you hide showing your teeth, because you do not feel like you have a Hollywood smile? At Limestone Dentistry in Jeffersonville, Indiana one of our specialties is helping patients achieve their ideal smile. 

Dental implants are widely regarded as the gold standard for tooth replacement because they’re the only option that rebuilds missing teeth from the roots up. These small titanium posts are surgically placed directly into the jawbone, where they fuse with the surrounding tissue to replace the missing root structure. After your dental implant placement surgery, it’s essential that you take the proper steps to care for your mouth and prevent infection. Here are five things NOT to do directly after getting dental implants in Jeffersonville to ensure your recovery goes as quickly and smoothly as possible.

According to historians, dentistry has been around since 7000 BC. Luckily, the field has come a long way since then. In fact, in the last decade alone technological advancements have benefited dental care, providing more accurate diagnoses, earlier intervention, and a more pleasant patient experience. And Dr. Thornton and our team are excited to announce that we are outfitting Limestone Dentistry with the latest dental technology as well! To learn more about the improvements to come, read on!