Fighting Back Against Dental Anxiety
DENTAL PHOBIA AND anxiety are pretty common, affecting more than one in every ten…
You Be The Judge
If you are researching cosmetic dental smile makeovers, you have probably heard claims that cosmetic dentistry can provide you with a ‘perfect smile’ or a ‘celebrity smile.’ Are these superlatives simply exaggerations? We invite you to judge for yourself. Call 317-842-2337 to schedule a no-pressure smile makeover consultation with Dr. Behner of Dental Care Today …
What Causes Bleeding Gums
THERE ARE SEVERAL reasons gum tissue might end up bleeding, and not just because of gum disease. We know it can be alarming to experience bleeding gums, so we want to help our patients understand the different causes and how we can treat it (when treatment is necessary). Plaque Buildup Leads to Bleeding Gums Plaque …
Bleeding Gums After Your 6-Month Cleaning?
Regular dental check-ups and cleanings are vital for ideal dental health. However, some dental patients worry because their gums tend to bleed after a thorough cleaning. Is this a problem? Well, it depends. If your gums bleed for a day or two after your cleaning, it isn’t really a problem. But, if the bleeding and …
Diabetes and Dental Health
ORAL HEALTH AND DIABETES are closely intertwined. It becomes much harder to maintain good oral health without carefully controlling the diabetes, and diabetes becomes harder to control when oral health isn’t a priority. Gum disease is just one oral health problem that is harder to avoid with diabetes. Blood Sugar and Oral Health We hear …
What To Do If Your Crown Comes Off
If you’ve had a lot of cosmetic dental work, there’s a chance you’ll eventually have a problem with a dental crown. Crowns may come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this happens to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1. First …
Strange and Fascinating Animal Teeth
WE’RE THE EXPERTS on human teeth, but there are lots of interesting teeth out there. You probably…
Why Aren’t Dental Implant Prices Listed Anywhere?
You can’t buy implants at Costco. You can’t compare relative prices on Amazon. The rates aren’t listed on your dentist’s website. There is a reason for this. A tooth implant procedure isn’t one-size-fits-all. The price of a permanent tooth implant depends on many factors. First, let’s designate what we are talking about. A dental implant …
Have a Mouth-Healthy Halloween
CAN YOU BELIEVE HALLOWEEN is coming up so soon? It’s always a fun time of year, with the…
Root Canal vs Dental Implant
Hello, I am Dr. Dale Behner of Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS. When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth by executing a root canal or to extract the tooth. There are several factors that …
