In the News

A healthy mouth and beautiful smile makes a happier you. At Dental Excellence, we not only want to provide you with exceptional dental care, but with an online resource that is educational and informative. Our newsletters and articles cover a variety of topics related to dental health. We can help give you the perfect teeth and bright smile you've always dreamed of. Call us today to schedule an appointment or for a free consultation.

A Patient's Experience - As Published in the Peru Tribune

Article by Amy McCarty: "I hate going to the dentist. It is not because I dislike having my teeth cleaned or worked on for that matter. I honestly don't even care that some stranger is holding my lips at weird angles and staring at my teeth..."

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Ask the Expert Interview - Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening can take years off your looks and give you a great confidence booster. Listen to Dr. Carpenter's WONW AM 1280 interview to learn more about the treatments available to brighten your smile.

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How to Select a Cosmetic Dentist

"The fact that people today have more of their own teeth coupled with our society's desire to look and feel great has increased the demand for cosmetic dental services.  This demand, however, cannot be met by the average American dentist.  Dental school training alone is typically inadequate to provide the beautiful new smiles of today's most advanced dentistry..."

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Ask the Expert Interview - Veneers

Porcelain or ceramic veneers are the perfect solution for many patients who want a quick fix for flaws in their smile. Listen to Dr. Carpenter's WONW AM 1280 interview to learn more about how veneers can dramatically enhance your confidence AND your smile!

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Ask the Expert Interview - Dental Care for Children

Learn how to help take care of your children's teeth and prevent future dental problems. Also, find out what to expect at those early dental visits. Listen to the WONW AM 1280 Ask the Expert interview!


Ask the Expert Interview - Dental Implants

Dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth or multiple missing teeth. They can even help anchor loose dentures so you can get rid of that nasty adhesive! Find out more about dental implants and the effects the treatment can have on a patient's life. Listen to the WONW AM 1280 Ask the Expert interview.

Check out our Dental Implants page or come to one of our free dental implant seminars!


Ask the Expert Interview - Dental Anxiety

It's no surprise dental visits aren't at the top of people's list of favorite things to do. But why are so many people anxious about going to the dentist?  Are their fears real? Listen to the WONW AM 1280 Ask the Expert interview to find out the answers to these questions and discover proven methods to address dental anxiety.

Visit our page on sedation and relaxation dentistry to learn more.


Patient finds migraine and facial pain relief through Dental Excellence

"For seven years, Julie Busch suffered from migraines and facial pains and her jaw popped when she chewed. Some days her headaches were so intense she could not work. After physicians and specialists could not help, Dr. Carpenter treated Julie for TMD."

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A Healthy Mouth for a Healthy Life

"For all you baby boomers and beyond, here is your chance to save your children, and even more so your grandchildren, from the future ravages of poor health. Just think for a minute that all the nutrients a person needs to sustain him/herself come in through the mouth..."

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Afraid of the Dentist?

"Have you ever thought or said the following statements regarding a visit to the dentist? "It took me days to build up the courage even to walk through your door." "Can you fix this without using a needle; I hate needles..."

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Snoring and Sleep Apnea

"If you snore, then you are familiar with the elbow to the ribs all night by your spouse. Or better yet, you snore away in bed all night while your partner is sleeping in another room. That scenario does nothing for intimacy in a marriage, does it?..."

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