Everyone wants nice, pearly whites so, naturally, we should brush our teeth more, right? The only problem with that is many individuals brush their teeth too aggressively, leading to gum recession. You don’t want that. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, or in severe cases, your tooth root. It …
At Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS, we pride ourselves on giving patients the oral health education they need for a healthy smile. We know that optimal dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. We make sure our …
The tooth implant procedure involves three main components: The implant—also called a post or artificial tooth root The abutment—a connector piece The prosthesis—artificial tooth crown, dental bridge, or denture/partial denture In today’s post, we consider the crucial connecting component: the abutment. What Is An Abutment? The abutment is the connector piece between a tooth implant …
If you’ve looked at before and after photos of our patients, you know that dental implants transform smiles. As such, they are commonly used in both smile makeovers and full mouth reconstruction. Dental implants restore form and function In other words, tooth implants have beauty and brawn. The fact that dental implant procedures are both cosmetic …
Hello, and welcome to Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS. Today’s post focuses on fluoride: ‘What is it, exactly, and why is it so beneficial to your dental health?’ The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. Fluoride occurs naturally in different foods as well as in water. Many adjust …
Some Indianapolis and Fishers dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of …
Men and women who have chronic bad breath understand the embarrassment and frustration associated with this malady. There are several possible causes, some that are often overlooked: Poor oral hygiene Digestive problems Systemic infection Bacteria on dentures Gum disease Food particles on tonsils Dry mouth At Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS, …
Too-small teeth. Misshapen teeth. Cracked teeth. Chipped teeth. Spacing irregularities. These problems are all-too-common. But you don’t have to live with them! With the advances in cosmetic dentistry, there are fixes for these vexing tooth problems! 1. Veneers. (Also called dental laminates or porcelain veneers). These extremely thin shells are custom-made so the size, shape, …
Today’s article describes how behind-the-scenes dental technology helps us serve our patients. CAD/CAM CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) are used for many restorative services. These include same-day inlays/onlays and crowns. Dentists who offer dental implants can use CAD/CAM technology in every phase of the dental implant procedure. CAD/CAM is also used in dental …
Many Fishers adults want to look younger by straightening their teeth but having a mouthful of conspicuous teenager-style metal braces is not exactly what they had in mind. If you are not comfortable with your misaligned teeth, you may be interested to hear about the new, discrete straightening protocols now available for people of all …
