What is Tooth Grinding? Tooth grinding (or bruxism in doctor-speak) is a common behavior among men and women of all ages. It is when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs their teeth together. Tooth grinding can take place during the day or night and can affect kids and adults. Some individuals grind their …
Many people mistakenly believe that all bad breath is linked to inadequate brushing. The truth is that there are myriad causes of halitosis. Your dentist can help you pinpoint the cause of your problem and discuss how to cure bad breath. Your diet significantly affects your breath. Because foods begin to be digested the second …
Many of the patients who visit Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS have questions about cosmetic dentistry. There is some reliable information online, but there are many questions that only a cosmetic dentist can answer. New advances in cosmetic dentistry have made it safe, affordable, and worth your consideration if you want …
A smile makeover can boost your confidence for an upcoming job interview, promotion or new relationship. The process may include teeth whitening, invisible braces, veneers, dental implants, or gum tissue graft surgery. Many of these take time. Understanding the process requires only a simple consultation. Small changes can make a big difference. How The Rich …
When Dr. Dale Behner of Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS in Fishers repairs a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure is chosen often depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of …
Hello Fishers! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you, I can help. My name is Dale Behner and I have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the Fishers area since 1985 at Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner …
At Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS, one of the most common complaints we hear from Fishers dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores. There are many different kinds of oral lesions that can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require …
We treat all of our patients royally here at Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS, but some of them receive actual crowns. We’re not talking about crowns a king or queen wears, but crowns for your teeth! If you live near Indianapolis, Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS is …
People that experience dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be challenging, but a …
1. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your pediatrician about fluoride supplements. Fluoride strengthens both the teeth you can see and the ones still forming in the jaw. 2. Set a timer when you brush to make sure you spend at least …
