When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is ordinarily the only way to save the tooth. During a root …
Hello Indianapolis dental blog visitors, welcome to the Pence Family Dentistry blog. I am Dr. Orey Pence of Pence Family Dentistry in Fishers. A close friend of mine recently expressed fears about her upcoming root canal. She was anxious about the pain she might experience and worried about getting work off for the multiple office …
Today’s Pence Family Dentistry post addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the infamous root canal. If you are told that you need a root canal, don’t panic. Your dentist recommends this procedure when it is better for your tooth than the alternatives. A successful root canal (or endodontic treatment in dental speak) can …
Did you know a cavity may be reversed? These tiny holes in our teeth caused by acidic tooth erosion can actually be prevented from getting worse and require filling. Currently, around 90% of adults have cavities and almost 30% have untreated cavities. However, by taking a few required precautions, we can stave off tooth decay …
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 …
In Fishers, Indiana a dentist’s office is sometimes seen as a painful and scary place. Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS located at 9744 Lantern Rd Fishers, Indiana 46037 tries to discourage that image with friendly staff and qualified dentists. However, endodontic therapy, a dental procedure commonly known as a root canal, …
Two words can strike fear into even the bravest of hearts: root canal. But at Dental Care Today in Fishers, root canals are performed with the patient’s comfort uppermost in mind. A root canal is a procedure done to save a tooth. It treats the inside of the tooth, and becomes necessary when a cavity …
