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 …
If you’re like most people in Fishers, you enjoy convenience in every aspect of life. In other words, straightforward processes with minimal disruption to your schedule. Multiple Appointments Can Be a Hassle When it comes to medical or dental treatments, convenience means the fewest visits possible. Hopefully, only one visit. Let’s discuss dental crowns, for …
Tooth cavities are a prevalent oral health issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds in Fishers Indiana. While cavities may seem like a common occurrence, they are not to be taken lightly. Ignoring or delaying treatment for tooth cavities can have serious consequences for your oral health, overall well-being, and quality of life. …
Chronic bad breath can happen to anyone. Even men and women who practice impeccable oral hygiene can suffer from the condition. Are you struggling with bad breath? Schedule an examination and deep dental cleaning at Pence Family Dentistry in Fishers. Our dental hygienist will get all the plaque and calculus off your teeth. During your examination, Dr. …
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% …
Pence Family Dentistry has been providing quality dental care to patients in the Fishers area since 1985. We are devoted to the oral health of our patients and we are currently accepting new patients. Our top services include: pinhole surgery sedation dentistry integrative dentistry Our friendly team here would be happy to answer any questions …
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 …
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 …
You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can prevent cavities in pre-teens, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay healthy …
After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could affect your smiles, such as decay, gum disease, …
