According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no original teeth. Many people with missing teeth or no teeth at all choose dentures. This is understandable. It’s difficult to eat and speak with no teeth in the mouth. And a toothless mouth is not an attractive look for …
What is the best professional tooth whitening system to use in Fishers? There are two types of dentist-supervised tooth whitening systems available in Indianapolis. In order to determine the best choice for your teeth, schedule, and budget; you need to understand the differences in the systems. Both systems use a bleaching agent containing peroxide. Fishers …
More than 36 million Americans don’t have any teeth. And 120 million are missing at least one tooth. (American College of Prosthodontists) 90% of individuals without teeth wear dentures. Are you one of them? Dentures aren’t the ideal tooth replacement If so, how are your dentures working for you? Do they slip around in your …
Dental professionals in the Fishers area (including the team at Pence Family Dentistry) are dedicated to oral health. Unfortunately, some individuals rarely go to the dentist. Others have the misconception that you only need to go to the dentist when you have a toothache. In addition, there are those who have severe dental anxiety. Perhaps …
In a Match.com survey, over 5,000 single men and women were asked what they found most attractive in a potential dating partner. 60% of men and 71% of women said straight, white teeth and an attractive smile was the most valued feature. and… Research by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), found that a …
Your face is always on display for others to see. You can’t hide it behind long sleeves, baggy jeans, or a hat. Many lucky Fishers residents who have received smile makeovers at Pence Family Dentistry believe their dazzling new smile brightens their whole face. Some Indianapolis professionals have corrected tooth problems prior to beginning a …
Hello Fishers! Welcome to the Pence Family Dentistry dental blog. Let’s talk about smile transformations. Some Fishers patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips in your …
I’m Orey Pence of Pence Family Dentistry in Fishers. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the Fishers area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration …
Your child’s first dental exam at Pence Family Dentistry should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Fishers, IN office, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of the teeth. Sealants protect …
A cosmetic dentist’s toolkit is filled with capable tools for fixing most types of cosmetic tooth issues. In the past few years, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and same-day teeth whitening have received a lot of attention. Dental Bonding In today’s post, we are going to talk about an effective, yet relatively uncelebrated dental treatment that …
