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  Cracked Teeth | Teeth Grinding   What is Teeth Grinding   Excessive grinding of the teeth or clenching of the jaw . This condition can affect adults and children, and can occur during day or night. Some people don't have any symptoms. Others may experience headaches, jaw pain , tooth pain , or dental problems .  Why Do People Grind Their Teeth Teeth grinding  and jaw clenching (also called bruxism) is often related to stress or anxiety. It   does not always cause symptoms, but some people get facial pain and headaches, and it can wear down your  teeth  over time. Most people who  grind their teeth  and clench their jaw are not aware they're doing it.  What Causes Teeth Grinding During The Night  Awake teeth grinding  may be due to emotions such as anxiety, stress, anger, frustration or tension. Or it may be a coping strategy or a habit  during  deep concentration.  Sle...

  Dental Technology | Advanced Dentist Near Me    At LADD Dental Group have been serving Indiana families since 1978! We have seen a ton of change through our 44 years, and we pride ourselves on staying up to date with the latest dental innovations. Check out our online patient portal, and experience the difference of truly transparent dental care !      Patient benefits of a cloud-based dental management software  There are a ton of patient benefits for a cloud-based dental management software used in a group practice setting. Our patient records and X-Rays are easily assessable at all of our offices, and this is such a huge benefit for providing truly comprehensive dental care . Because we have a general dentists , and dental specialists working together, the benefits of this can't be overstated.  Another big benefit is that our patients can view their records and up to date dental treatment all from their browser. This is a big step forwar...

 Covid Vaccine | Pfizer Covid Vaccine   I completed my second round of the Pfizer vaccine 24 hours ago, and I wanted to document the process and let you guys know how I am feeling. I know there is a lot of noise out there surrounding the Covid Vaccine, so I wanted to pass along my first hand experience! Check out the video below to see what the vaccine setup is like:    As you can see in the video, the setup is pretty relaxed. Also, I did not feel the needle/injection with either of the two shots I received. My arm is a little sore at the moment, but that is really my only symptom. I have read and heard a lot of stories about people getting a temperature or being extremely tired about 24 hours post vaccine, but I have not had any of those types of symptoms. Below is the first picture I took at my first round of the vaccine. Both times I received the vaccine at IU Hospital.     Overall I was more scared about the Vaccine process and recovery than I...

  Dental Implants in Kokomo | Kokomo Dental Implants   If you are in the market for quality, affordable dental implants , you have come to the right place. Here at LADD Dental Group, our dental implant specialist , Dr. Patel, will talk you through the whole procedure and make sure you are comfortable every step of the way. As a dental group , we pride ourselves on providing affordable dental care that the entire family can smile about. Give our dental team a call today, and experience the difference!    As you can see in the video above, we have all of the latest dental technology to ensure the dental implant process goes smoothly! In the video below you will see Dr. Harold Smith discussing the benefits of dental implants . Dr. Smith is our dental surgeon in Peru , and started the dental implant program here at LADD Dental Group. Take a look at the video below, and see what dental implants are the hottest treatment modality in dentistry!    Here at LA...

  Dentist in Peru | Peru Dental Care     ❤️We are unbelievably grateful to welcome Dr.  Kevin Deakyne  to our Ladd Dental Group family! Dr. Kevin will be practicing out of our Peru dental   office, and we can’t wait for our patients and the community to get to meet him!!🙌🔥    About Dr. Kevin Deakyne     Dr. DeaKyne grew up in Fortville, IN where he followed in his grandfather’s footsteps to become a dentist. Dr. Deakyne received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and received his doctor of dental surgery degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry. After 30 years of practicing dentistry, the most important things to him are still the relationship with the patient and educating them about their dental needs as well as giving them high quality care.  Dr. DeaKyne enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, including root canals and extractions. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Asso...

  Tooth Pain | Dental Surgeon Near Me     As you can see, LADD Dental Group has a team of very experienced dental surgeons ! From simple to surgical tooth extractions , our team of dental experts provides the dental care you deserve! Give us a call today, and experience the LADD Dental difference!    Dr. Patel is a dental specialist working with LADD Dental Group! In this video he is extracting wisdom teeth in at our Kokomo dental office If you are experiencing tooth pain or discomfort, give us a call today and experience the LADD Dental difference!   Tooth pain is no joke. If you a struggling with dental pain , give us a call today, and experience the dental care you deserve! We have been proudly serving the Kokomo and North Central Indiana community since 1978, and we pride ourselves on giving our patients a reason to smile!     Dr. Ladd is shown reviewing the digital x-rays of his patient's wisdom teeth ! Thankfully here at LADD...

  Impacted Wisdom Tooth | Painless Tooth Extraction      What Is An Impacted Wisdom Tooth ?   Wisdom teeth have the potential to become stuck below the surface of your gums ( impacted ), and grows at an odd angle, possibly causing complications.  Impacted wisdom teeth  are third molars at the back of the mouth that don't have enough room to emerge or develop normally.   How Do I Know If I Have An Impacted Wisdom Tooth?   Indications that your wisdom teeth could be impacted include  jaw pain  and tenderness, redness and  swelling  of the gums around the tooth ,  bad breath , or a bad taste when you bite down on food. Impacted wisdom teeth can also put you at risk for cysts, which are pockets of fluid that form around the tooth.  How Painful Is An Infected Wisdom Tooth ?   A partially  impacted wisdom tooth  may cause food to become trapped and can make cleaning the  tooth  mo...