Did you know that The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first visit to a dentist should occur around twelve months of age? For many parents in the Noblesville, Carmel, and Pendleton areas, this may come as a surprise. Today in the Pence Family Dentistry post, we are going to review 4 reasons why …
Many of Dr. Orey Pence’s patients walk in for sedation dentistry, dental implants, or cosmetic dentistry. Many for routine checkups and cleanings. And most really want to know if they are brushing appropriately. Having patients come for treatment and leave with questions answered—from which toothpaste to buy to proper tools and techniques—is our business. At …
Today’s message is for people in their golden years who want to improve their smile by straightening their teeth. There are many advantages to retirement. Waking up whenever you dang well please. Time to devote to your favorite hobbies or humanitarian causes. Traveling. Grandchildren. Braces Aren’t Just For Teens It’s not all a picnic, however. …
Are your teeth yellowish or gray? Have you tried a tooth whitening system without success? Do you have tetracycline stains? You don’t have to live with a lackluster smile. Porcelain veneers can transform your teeth and create a stunningly beautiful smile that will delight you for years to come. What are Porcelain Veneers? Veneers are …
Plenty of men and women have teeth that overlap. What causes overlapping teeth? Overlapping teeth are usually caused by genetics or habits as a child such as thumbsucking. They can also be caused by the mouth being too small to fit all the teeth correctly or having different sized upper and lower jaws. Injury to …
I’m Dale Behner. I’ve been practicing dentistry here in Fishers, Indiana since 1985. I have found amazing people in this community. At Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS, we focus on three important things as we attempt to be your dental provider of choice. Family We want to be the dental practice …
When Dr. Dale Behner walks into the room, you typically feel the atmosphere kick up a notch. Here at Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS we see patients for anything from fillings to sedation dentistry to cleaning requests. Having your teeth cleaned can be just as critical as addressing cavities and taking …
Who doesn’t love the holidays? They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. If you’re not careful, though, holiday celebrations can take a toll on your oral health. They typically involve delicious food, drinks, and sweets that can put you at risk for tooth decay …
In today’s post, we will focus on three innovative procedures used in smile makeovers. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are changing the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is an optimal solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usual titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the …
Too-small teeth. Misshapen teeth. Cracked teeth. Chipped teeth. Spacing irregularities. These problems are all-too-common. But you don’t have to live with them! With the advances in cosmetic dentistry, there are fixes for these vexing tooth problems! 1. Veneers. (Also called dental laminates or porcelain veneers). These extremely thin shells are custom-made so the size, shape, …
