Men’s Oral Health Tips
MAINTAINING GOOD ORAL HEALTH is crucial for everyone, but that can mean different things for men than…
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to trauma or decay. We are fortunate to live here in Fishers at a time where there is a permanent cutting-edge replacement …
Alternative Ways To Get Calcium In Your Diet
CALCIUM AND MILK go together like fluoride and toothpaste. Without the former, it can be…
How Do You Measure Dental Success?
How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning daily dental hygiene practices, and gaining an …
Smoking And Oral Health
THE DISEASE WE USUALLY think of when we hear “health risks of smoking” is lung cancer, but the damage smoking can cause…
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, today’s Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS post is for you. Today’s post discusses dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. We see dental caries and gum disease far too often …
Breastfeeding And Your Baby’s Oral Health
ALL FIRST-TIME PARENTS are faced with a seemingly endless stream of questions, decisions, and unknowns…
You Have Nothing To Lose Except Loose Dentures
Today’s dental technology has solved the trouble of annoying loose-fitting dentures with a wonderful tooth replacement option. Instead of relying on your tongue, a weak suction, and some dental adhesive to keep false teeth in place, dental implant posts can anchor full or partial dentures. The dentures are secure enough to allow the wearer to …
Preparing Your Smile For The Big Day
YOU’VE DREAMED OF THIS day your whole life. You have the ring, the fiancé, the planning is…
Replace Old Silver Fillings
Superficial cuts in the skin disappear without a trace, infections are killed with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues recede. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale …
