Oral pH: The Chemistry of Healthy Mouths
MOST OF US learn a little about the pH scale in our science classes as teenagers, but what…
5 Tools For Tooth Transformations
Too-small teeth. Misshapen teeth. Cracked teeth. Chipped teeth. Spacing irregularities. These problems are all-too-common. But you don’t have to live with them! With the advances in cosmetic dentistry, there are fixes for these vexing tooth problems! 1. Veneers. (Also called dental laminates or porcelain veneers). These extremely thin shells are custom-made so the size, shape, …
Loose Tooth Game Plan
MOST OF US PROBABLY remember what it was like to lose our first tooth as…
4 Teeth All In A Row
Perhaps getting everything lined up for a breathtaking smile can take a bit of finagling. Maybe you’re interested in sedation dentistry. At Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS, Dr. Dale Behner is commonly seen working miracles on all types of smiles. Here are 4 ways to get all your ducks (or teeth) …
Let’s Raise Awareness of Oral Cancer
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY estimates that over 53,000 people will…
A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants
Though they are not as well known as standard dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the Fishers area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth or replace a bridge or fixed denture. Denture wearers benefit significantly from these slip-free dental …
Stress and Our Mouths
MENTAL WELL-BEING or lack thereof can often have an impact on physical health. Among those…
Advanced Dental Technology At Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS
Today’s article describes how behind-the-scenes dental technology helps us serve our patients. CAD/CAM CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) are used for many restorative services. These include same-day inlays/onlays and crowns. Dentists who offer dental implants can use CAD/CAM technology in every phase of the dental implant procedure. CAD/CAM is also used in dental …
What Are All Those X-Rays For?
JUST ABOUT ANYONE who’s been to the dentist has had dental X-rays taken, but how much do…
Damon Smiles, In-House Clear Aligners, Ceramic, And Lingual Braces
Today’s post provides specifics about some of the newest types of braces. Two proprietary orthodontic systems advertised in the Indianapolis area are In-House and Damon Smiles. Damon Smiles has created a new device used with the conventional method while In-House takes an entirely new approach. With old-school metal braces, the wires are connected to the …
