You can experience tooth sensitivity when the enamel of your teeth starts to thin. Or when nerves in your teeth become exposed. You may feel pain only when you drink hot or cold liquids. Or it could take place any time you chew. Is tooth sensitivity a dental emergency? If tooth sensitivity comes on suddenly, …
There is more than one way to fix a child’s tooth. Whether it’s decay or a crack, we have a restoration option. Today’s message looks at three pediatric tooth restoration procedures we provide to repair a damaged tooth: 1. Dental Bonding Bonding, officially called direct composite veneers, is used to correct chips, cracks, stains, and …
What is the recovery time for a tooth implant procedure? There isn’t a standard timeline because there are many variables involved. Each patient’s treatment plan is unique. Here are some considerations that affect the recovery time for a dental implant procedure. Is a tooth extraction needed? Will I need to have a bone graft (and/or …
The tooth implant procedure involves three main components: The implant—also called a post or artificial tooth root The abutment—a connector piece The prosthesis—artificial tooth crown, dental bridge, or denture/partial denture In today’s post, we consider the crucial connecting component: the abutment. What Is An Abutment? The abutment is the connector piece between a tooth implant …
If you’ve looked at before and after photos of our patients, you know that dental implants transform smiles. As such, they are commonly used in both smile makeovers and full mouth reconstruction. Dental implants restore form and function In other words, tooth implants have beauty and brawn. The fact that dental implant procedures are both cosmetic …
Hello, and welcome to Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS. Today’s post focuses on fluoride: ‘What is it, exactly, and why is it so beneficial to your dental health?’ The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. Fluoride occurs naturally in different foods as well as in water. Many adjust …
Though they are not as well known as standard dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the Fishers area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit significantly from these slip-free dental …
Many men and women have experienced an improvement in self-confidence by restoring missing teeth at Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS in Fishers. Nothing gives us more joy than helping individuals dramatically improve their quality of life. With a new smile, they feel better about themselves. They feel more comfortable in public. …
At Dental Care Today PC in Fishers, we use a variety of techniques to restore damaged teeth. Most Indianapolis dental patients are familiar with fillings. Traditional fillings are also called ‘direct restorations’ because they are applied to the tooth and then shaped and polished in one visit. Another type of filling is called an ‘indirect …
At Dental Care Today PC, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the ‘impossible’ not only possible, but affordable for everyone in Fishers as well. Dr. Dale Behner has been restoring teeth since 1985. Ongoing training is essential to remain …
