Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are vital because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Dr. Orey Pence encourages patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing Flossing …
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Pence Family Dentistry, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty things on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental exams …
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 …
The desire to prohibit decay is one of the main reasons individuals visit their dentists Today we are going to consider 5 things you need to know about cavities. 1. Cavities are also called caries or tooth decay. When a tooth is permanently damaged on the hard surface, tiny openings ensue. These little holes are …
In 1985, Dr. Dale Behner established Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS in Fishers. Dr. Behner is an outstanding dental professional enthusiastic about preventative dentistry. The goal of preventative dentistry is to maintain oral health so that no restorative dental work ever becomes required. In other words, preventing tooth decay, gum disease, …
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, …
At Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high standard of care. Today’s article will focus on the duties of a dental assistant. You most likely think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist …
Many health-conscious men and women exercise regularly, and some use sports drinks for hydration. While it’s true that they help maintain electrolyte levels in the body (and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks), their acidity can erode tooth enamel. And when tooth enamel is weakened, those pearly whites are more staining, discoloration, and decay. …
What does “healthy living” mean to you? A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and a tossed salad? The sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging path? A cholesterol test indicating that your arteries are in top shape? If you picture a white, healthy smile or a dental X-ray …
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 …
