Many Fishers residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some men and women with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another oft-cited reason men and women are scared of the dentist is the dreaded …
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 …
At Pence Family Dentistry, our goal is preventing dental problems and keeping our patients’s smiles healthy and beautiful. We provide general and family dentistry at our Fishers dental practice. Adult Dental Health As a general and family dental practice, we have been treating patients of all ages since 1985. An interesting (and sad) thing we …
When it comes to oral cancer survival rates, two numbers are key: 40% and 90%. 40% of people who receive a late-stage diagnosis die within five years. However, the survival rate for early stage diagnosis is 90%. Oral Cavity and Oropharynx—Mouth and Throat Cancers that begin in the mouth (or oral cavity) are termed oral …
Do you have a damaged tooth that causes you embarrassment? Even if all of your other teeth are nicely shaped and pearly white, guess what other people notice? Yep, the ugly duckling. You have probably experienced that yourself when you have looked at a smile that contains one discolored tooth. No matter how hard you …
One common excuse often given by people who don’t floss is that the practice is difficult to fit into their daily schedule. If you’ve found this to be true, and feel like you are too busy to floss, here are some suggestions for when to fit this vital dental health habit into your day. The …
Hello, I’m Dr. Orey Pence. At my Fishers practice I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related dental issues. Fishers men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be …
So you want to whiten your teeth? It’s a competitively-priced way to enhance your smile, look younger, and feel more confident when you interact with people in business or social settings. Here are 5 things Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS recommends when it comes to teeth whitening: Meet with your dentist …
If you have claustrophobia, you pass on cave exploration. If you have acrophobia (fear of heights), you avoid sky diving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without engaging in these activities. What if you have dentophobia or a fear of the dentist? (Yes, it’s a real thing with an official name.) This …
Hello, I am Dr. Dale Behner of Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS. When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth by executing a root canal or to extract the tooth. There are several factors that …
