Embracing the Social Importance of a Complete Smile in Indiana

A confident smile has always been a powerful social asset, and one of its key components is a complete set of healthy teeth. Tooth restoration, with its various techniques and advancements, has transformed the lives of countless individuals by restoring their dental aesthetics and functionality. Let’s review the significance of tooth restoration in Indiana and

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Can I have my Indiana cake and eat it too (and still have healthy teeth?)

Eating sweets and maintaining healthy teeth can be a tricky balance.While it’s always tempting to indulge in sugary treats in our Indianapolis area, too much sugar can lead to tooth decay and other oral health problems.With a few simple strategies, you can enjoy your favorite Indiana treats and still maintain healthy teeth. The key to

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47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?

A recent CDC report provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of people 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more widespread in men than women (56.4%

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4 Important Reasons to Floss Every Day in Our Indianapolis Area

Maintaining good oral hygiene in the Indianapolis area is essential to overall health and wellness. Your teeth and gums are the foundation of great personal health. Most of us in the Indianapolis area brush our teeth twice a day. This is good practice and makes for a good start to your oral health. However, many

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Optimum Oral Health Includes Exams and Cleanings

If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the counsel to have dental visits and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels men and women to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary

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Teeth Protection for Exercise and Sports

There are more ways to exercise than ever before. In Fishers, we have personal trainers, all-purpose gyms, HIIT, barre, yoga, Zumba, spin classes, specialty facilities, and recreational sports. Sports and Exercise Can Be Risky for Your Teeth At Pence Family Dentistry, we want our patients to be aware that many activities pose a risk to

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Dental Specialties Available In Fishers

General dentists in the Fishers area are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your Fishers general dentist will refer you to a local Indianapolis specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team. Following are some of the most common dental specialties found in the Indianapolis area: Endodontists Endodontists

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Into The Thick Of It, About Toothpaste

Welcome to our blog! Today’s message answers some common questions about toothpaste. Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive characteristic of toothpaste is to assist in removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Vigorous brushing becomes unnecessary for dental patients when the abrasives in the toothpaste can snag the mouth’s lingering

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The 411 on TMJ

Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be the result of a serious jaw condition. Some problems with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also frequently called TMJ, because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically,

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Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!

As if you needed another reason to keep your gums in first-rate condition. Scientists have found a link between a bacteria that causes periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and Alzheimer’s Disease. Porphyomonas gingivalis is a bacteria that often causes chronic periodontitis. The bacteria was discovered in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. The research study, “Porphyromonas gingivalis

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