Dental patients are more informed than ever before and it’s not surprising that much of their knowledge about oral health and dental treatment is gleaned from online sources. Proactive self-education can be beneficial for you and your family, especially if it aids in living a healthy lifestyle. We caution our friends and neighbors in the …
HALLOWEEN IS OUR favorite spooky time of year, but when it comes to sugar’s effects on teeth, all that candy can be…
“The most difficult part of attaining perfection is finding something to do for an encore.” – Author Unknown We are committed to perfection at Dental Care Today PC – E. Dale Behner DDS where we create perfect smiles for our cosmetic dental and smile transformation patients. Here are some of the procedures we use in …
BACK IN THE GOOD old days before the 1930s, toothbrush bristles were…
TRENDS IMPACT JUST about every aspect of life, from slang and fashion to…
Parents who want their children to develop healthy habits know that they need to set the example. The “Do as I say, not as I do,” approach does not instill confidence in children. If we want our child to exercise, we should get off the couch ourselves. If we want our child to pick an …
WHILE TRADITIONAL WIRE braces are still the most efficient at straightening teeth, invisible aligners have become an…
Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are committed to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t influence your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause issues. The first sign of gingivitis is swollen, …
NO ONE LOOKS FORWARD to getting “long in the tooth” because of gum recession. However, while tooth length might…
You may wonder what would happen if you didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth. This collection of pus can be very …
