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 …
Sugar Versus Our Teeth
SUGAR IS THE GREATEST nemesis of the dental profession and anyone who wants to maintain a healthy smile. Why? Because the harmful bacteria in our mouths love to eat it, then excrete acid onto our teeth as a waste product. That leads to enamel erosion, tooth decay, and gum disease. This is why we encourage …
Is Tooth Sensitivity a Dental Emergency?
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, …
Minimizing the Risks of Gum Recession
PEOPLE USED TO THINK that gum recession was an inevitability of getting older, but that’s…
Stress And Your Child’s Smile
Doctors have been telling us for years that stress can increase the risk of everything from high blood pressure to depression. But how often do we think about how stress affects our smile? And what about your child’s smile? Children are just as susceptible to stress-induced oral problems. Here are some dental problems linked to …
Be Careful of Oral Health Fads
GENERALLY SPEAKING, INFLUENCERS are not a great source of health advice. One person’s…
If My Tooth Gets Knocked Out, Can A Dentist Put It Back In?
Accidents happen, and sometimes teeth get knocked out. Unlike other varieties of injuries–say a cut or a broken bone–a knocked out tooth doesn’t heal on its own. Urgent care medical clinic or hospital emergency department? Neither. If your tooth gets knocked out, your first thought may be to race to an urgent care medical clinic. …
