Steven Lynn

Steven Lynn of Martinsville has been practicing out of his office on the southwest side of Bloomington for the last 15 years. After graduating from the Indiana University School of Dentistry, he opened a practice in his hometown of Linton. Lynn also owned two offices in Indianapolis before coming to Monroe County.

LYNN’S TOP DENTAL TIPS:

Get regular check-ups and cleanings from your dentist. For some, it might be yearly or for others it may be every 3-4 months. Determine this with your dentist.

Eat and drink healthy. Try to drink sugar-free beverages and chew sugarless gum. The less carbonation the better.

Brush morning and before bedtime and floss one time each day.

Make sure your overall health is good. Conditions such as diabetes can significantly affect dental treatment. The same goes for medications such as Plavix, Coumadin, Fosamax. Your dentist should be aware of all medications before any invasive procedure.

Get missing teeth replaced if and when they are lost due to gum disease, accidents, decay or whatever reason. The inability to chew your food properly can lead to a number of internal digestive problems.

John R. McFadden

John R. McFadden, originally from Bedford, has been practicing dentistry in Martinsville for six years and recently merged with another office in town.

He graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s of science degree and from the IU School of Dentistry. Before starting his own practice, McFadden worked at offices in Bedford, Fishers and Greenwood.

MCFADDEN’S TOP DENTAL TIPS:

Get plenty of calcium and a fluoride rise if you’re susceptible to cavities.

Floss; we recommend every day. And flossing aids make the practice easier for seniors who may have trouble with manual dexterity.

Wear a night guard for people who grind their teeth at night.

Try a spin brush. The benefit is that the brush does the work. Where people get in trouble is if they brush at the same time instead of letting the brush do the work.

Take care of dentures and use special brushes and creams or soak them. Always keep them moist. Plastic dentures get scratched up, leaving grooves that attract bacteria.