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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 ...

Loud snoring, daily fatigue, and trouble concentrating can all have a big impact on your health and your quality of life. As you welcome a new summer season, our team at Rod Eccles, DDS wants to help you get to the bottom of your symptoms by offering today’s quiz. Answer the questions to see if it’s time to check your sleep quality, and possibly ...

Food and drinks leave behind tiny particles that bacteria in your mouth love to feast on, which begins a process that threatens to break down your tooth enamel. When bacteria feeds on those particles, plaque acids are generated that stick to your teeth and eat away at your enamel. That’s how tooth decay begins, and if given enough time, it creates a ...

While dental emergencies occur during all seasons for many reasons, these types of problems can be pretty common during times of year when we’re more active, our routines are off, and we’re trying to beat the heat at the same time. So here are some typical dental emergencies and how you can keep your cool with help from our team at Rod Eccles, DDS in ...

Would you like to enhance your smile, look years younger, and feel more confident all at once? Then get to your Plainfield, IN dentist office for teeth whitening treatment just in time for summer! Take a minute to answer the questions on today’s quiz. It will give us a better idea if this cosmetic smile booster is right for you! Get a bright, ...

One of the oldest, most widely-used restorations in dentistry is the dental crown. It’s incredibly versatile, and thanks to advanced dental technology, crowns look more like real teeth than they ever have! But even if you’ve needed a crown before, you may be surprised at some of the specific benefits of these little wonders! It’s no secret ...

Knowledge is power, which is why our team at Rod Eccles, DDS is making sure you have the tools to protect your oral and overall health. Here’s an infographic we’re sharing in honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month that lists some of the more common risk factors! If you think you might be at a higher risk for developing oral cancer, make sure to ...

The ground thaws, the green landscape slowly returns, and flowers bloom fresh once again. Everything comes alive during the spring, and we all shake the dust off of winter and step out to enjoy it. Socializing goes with the shifting of the season, which may be a welcome change for many. But if you’re embarrassed about your smile, the idea of being ...

World Oral Health Day is celebrated every year on March 20, so we have a question for you. How’s your oral health? At Rod Eccles DDS, our goal is to make sure all of our Plainfield, IN patients have the tools they need for a healthy smile. That means helping you know about good oral health habits at home, as well as cleaning your teeth and gums ...