Tooth Anatomy 101
HOW MUCH DO you know about what’s on the inside of your teeth? Let’s take a…
Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)
Everyone wants nice, pearly whites so, naturally, we should brush our teeth more, right? The only problem with that is many individuals brush their teeth too aggressively, leading to gum recession. You don’t want that. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, or in severe cases, your tooth root. It …
Stopping the Grind of Bruxism
WHEN LIFE GETS stressful or frustrating, a pretty common physical response is teeth-grinding. Unfortunately, it can…
Patient Education Improves Dental Outcomes
At Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS, we pride ourselves on giving patients the oral health education they need for a healthy smile. We know that optimal dental health depends on good habits, so we want you to have all the information you need to practice those habits. We make sure our …
The Basics of Enamel Hypoplasia
THE AMOUNT OF work it takes to keep a smile healthy and strong can vary from person to person. For some…
Tooth Implants: The Role Of The Abutment
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 …
Dental Care…for Pets?
DO OUR PETS need dental care? The answer is yes. But wait, wild animals…
Dental Implants Play a Starring Role in Makeovers and Mouth Reconstruction
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 …
Chewing Ice Puts Teeth at Risk
YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD before that it’s bad to chew ice, but do you know why…
What Can Fluoride Do For You?
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 …
