A dental emergency is any scenario in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too urgent to wait for an appointment. How do you know if you need to call for …
At Pence Family Dentistry, we are to educating patients. We know that optimal dental health depends on accurate information. General Dental Procedures Suppose you need a cavity filled or want to restore a tooth with a dental implant. When patients are in need of a dental procedure such as a filling or a crown, we …
Superficial cuts in the skin subside without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues recede. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Pence Family Dentistry strongly emphasizes preventative …
With porcelain veneers, you can improve your smile without significant restorative dental work. Dental Veneers Transform Your Teeth Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such a fantastic match for natural tooth …
Welcome to the Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS blog. I am Dr. Dale Behner. In the article “Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease,” author Jennifer Warner explains that a recent study links diets high in polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) with a lower risk of . Gum disease is a common dental …
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS counsels you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the …
Accidents happen, and sometimes teeth get knocked out. Unlike other varieties of injuries–say a cut or a broken bone–a knocked out tooth doesn’t heal on its own. Urgent care medical clinic or hospital emergency department? Neither. If your tooth gets knocked out, your first thought may be to race to an urgent care medical clinic. …
Here at Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS we approach all your dental needs from two separate angles—what we can do in our dental office and what you can do at home. For example, tooth whitening and correcting discoloration can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office, …
Hi! I’m Dr. Dale Behner, and I’ve been a dentist here in Fishers since 1985. One of my favorite things about being a dentist is seeing how my patients find renewed confidence in themselves after a smile makeover. If you’ve ever wanted to upgrade your smile, call me today at 317-842-2337 so we can discuss …
At Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS in Fishers, we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at parties and other gatherings. We encourage healthy living for all of our patients. Here are 3 quick tips to help you minimize candy intake at parties: Have a healthy snack before you …
