Most individuals visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go as long as five years between visits. Most dentists advise a visit at least every six months. Here are six good reasons to visit Pence Family Dentistry in Fishers more often. 1. …
One of the most essential habits for maintaining a healthy smile and a healthy body is getting regular dental check-ups. At Pence Family Dentistry in Fishers, Indiana, we understand the importance of these routine appointments and are committed to providing you with the care you need to keep your smile in its best shape. Prevention …
Today’s message focuses on a very serious subject—oral (oropharyngeal) cancers. The medical community categorizes oral cancers as a subset of head and neck cancers. Oral cancers can develop in the following locations: The tongue The roof of the mouth and under the tongue The inside of the cheeks The oropharynx (the part behind the soft …
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 …
Dental Checkups Are Not Just About Cavities At Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS we encourage people to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. If you avoid biannual dental checkups because you don’t believe you have any tooth decay, perhaps getting an oral cancer screening is a more convincing …
At Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS, one of the most common complaints we hear from Fishers dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores. There are many different kinds of oral lesions that can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require …
A recent study on the effects of e-cigarettes on oral health has more dismal information for men and women who believe vaping is less dangerous than smoking traditional cigarettes. In a study published in the journal Oncotarget, analysts concluded that e-cigarettes may cause chronic inflammation and permanent cellular weakening. These conditions, in turn, can result in …
Dental checkups are not just about finding and filling cavities. At Dental Care Today in Fishers, we urge our patients to come in twice a year for a dental examination and cleaning. While you’re here, we can perform an oral cancer screening. In the last few decades, lung and breast cancer have received a lot …
