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Holidays just aren’t the same without a full set of strong, healthy teeth. But that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a lifetime of highly restricted eating or anxiety about your smile’s appearance. Enjoy The Holidays With A Strong, Healthy Smile! As Thanksgiving and the holiday season approach, your friends at Rod Eccles, DDS in Plainfield, IN ...

Keeping your family’s teeth healthy isn’t always easy, especially during a holiday like Halloween. With fall parties in school and trick-or-treating, it can be tough to keep a watchful eye on what sort of candy, and how much, your children will actually be consuming over the next couple of weeks. But with help from your Plainfield family dentist, ...

Dental crowns have been around for a long time, known most for their restorative purposes to strengthen and repair weak, damaged, or decayed teeth. But don’t be so quick to dismiss the cosmetic benefits of these remarkable restorations! As you can see from our before and after images from our Plainfield smile gallery, high-quality dental crowns can ...

We love seeing our patients for routine dental cleanings and exams because it gives us a chance to honor our commitment to protecting your smile from oral health threats like tooth decay and cavities. But did you know your body already has a built-in cavity fighter? It’s your own saliva, and it helps shield your teeth and gums from harmful ...

Smiling doesn’t come easily to those who feel embarrassed about their teeth. But stains, chips, cracks, gaps, and other dental imperfections don’t have to keep you hiding from cameras or social events anymore! You can visit your Plainfield dentist to get porcelain veneers! Here’s a before and after look at one of our successful veneers cases ...

Our team at Rod Eccles, DDS wants your kids to have a happy, healthy school year! That’s why we’re sharing today’s infographic that shows you what a teeth-friendly lunch looks like! Eating nutritious foods and drinks will help your family build strong teeth and bones and keep their smiles healthy. So will visiting your Plainfield family ...

Even if you still have all your teeth right now, none of us have the luxury of a guarantee that we'll never lose a tooth at some point. It could be an accident or injury, poor dental health, or any number of reasons. The point is, it never hurts to be aware of the latest solutions that are available should you ever need to replace one or more teeth. Your ...

Have you been fighting the pain and misery of frequent headaches or migraines lately without any clear understanding of the cause? Your Plainfield dentist at Rod Eccles, DDS can help! Today, we’re talking about temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, disorder, a misalignment of the hinges just below your ears that allow you to open and close your mouth and ...

This month, we celebrate our country’s independence. But there’s another freedom you could be celebrating, and it’s the kind that makes you feel relaxed and comfortable enough to be yourself in any situation. Getting cosmetic dental treatment for a more beautiful smile can make a world of difference in your confidence and how you carry ...