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Dr. Richard Raymond Pence DDS MAGD

Dentist | General Practice

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Dr. Richard Pence is a Dentist practicing in Denver NC. Dr. Pence specializes in restring smiles, implants, veneers, sleep dentistry, and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.

Education and Training

UNC School of Dentistry DDS 1971

Vanderbilt University BA 1967

Provider Details

Male English, French
Dr. Richard Raymond Pence DDS MAGD
Dr. Richard Raymond Pence DDS MAGD's Expert Contributions
  • What happens if you have a cavity on your wisdom teeth?

    Some people have room in their jaws for the wisdom teeth. If you're one of those, and can keep your wisdom teeth, then just have the cavity fixed, as the wisdom tooth may become very important later in your life. If your teeth are crowded, with little room for the wisdom teeth, it can be removed. READ MORE

  • Can I drive after dental implant procedure?

    You usually have a choice with implant surgery. You can be sedated for it if you are very anxious. You can just have local anesthetic, if dental visits don't bother you (I've had 10 implants placed without sedation). If you choose sedation, you can't drive afterward. If you choose only "numbing the area," driving is just like after a filling, so it's okay. READ MORE

  • How can I remove tooth decay myself?

    The only type of decay damage that is reversible is very early, small cavities. To do that, you use Fluoride toothpaste (with ADA seal), stop drinking sugary or acidic beverages (which is about everything, even some popular bottled waters, like Dasani and Pelligrino) Tap water is okay, and most store brand bottled waters are okay. Unsweetened tea (no lemon) is okay. Coffee isn't too bad. Don't eat sweets, except with a meal. Stop snacking. Brush regularly (after meals, not when you just get up) and use UNWAXED dental floss to clean in between teeth, where the brush can't go. This isn't easy to do, but it gives your teeth a chance, and it's overall healthier. READ MORE

  • What is the best mouthwash for bad breath?

    Mouthwash is only a temporary (lasts about 20 min) cover up for bad breath...which can be caused by tooth & gum problems, sinus drainage, or certain foods (garlic for me!) that linger from stomach. You have to address each of the causes. Get regular dental cleanings, use floss (unwaxed), brush after eating, clean the back of your tongue (some use a tongue scraper). Beware of some of the odors in what you eat. Use a mouthwash occasionally (do not use regularly) and pick one that says it decreases sulfur causing bacteria on the label. READ MORE

  • Can you reverse small cavities?

    If the decay hasn't gotten through the hard enamel and into the softer dentin, those small cavities are reversible. They typical cause of the decay is acid bacteria and such things as drinking soft drinks, energy drinks, eating sugary snacks can cause the decay to continue. So, if you avoid those things, and use floss (unwaxed), brush regularly...you can reverse the damage. Fluoride toothpaste (with the ADA Seal on the box) can help remineralize the damage. READ MORE

  • Do gaps between teeth widen with age?

    Yes, they can widen, because teeth can move over time. They do not always do that, but it does happen. READ MORE

  • How long does it take to put a crown on an implant?

    Takes me 30-50 minutes, typically READ MORE

  • Will a deep cleaning stop gum disease?

    Deep cleaning will clean out the bacteria under the gums that cause the gum disease, and the gums get healthier. It does not stop the problem, as more food and bacteria will go back under the gums like they did in the first place. The only way to stop the gum disease is to stop the cause of the disease. (Think having an infected splinter in your finger, and taking antibiotic, but leaving the splinter.) You have to be able to keep the plaque and bacteria from hiding from your cleaning of your teeth. Sometimes the deep cleaning can get the gums healthy enough that just doing a good job at home of using floss and brushing regularly, and seeing the dental hygienist is enough to stop the disease. READ MORE

  • Will brushing your teeth help a toothache?

    Brushing your teeth, even with a desensitizing toothpaste like “Sensodyne,” only helps the enamel and roots (the outer surface), and a toothache is usually from infection deep in the tooth, where the nerves are. Cure for a toothache usually means either cleaning out the infection and sealing up the roots (done by an “Endodontist”), or removing the tooth. If the toothache isn’t too bad, sometimes a filling will help. READ MORE

  • How safe is dental anesthesia?

    The anesthesia normally used by dentists is called “local” anesthesia, which means the anesthesia stays just in the area where it is given, and is considered much safer than “general”anesthesia which affects the whole body. READ MORE

  • Can you eat with a flipper tooth?

    Yes, but it takes getting used to, and finding out what foods will give problems. It does a nice job of letting you know that you don’t want to go through life with one. READ MORE

  • Should you clean your Invisalign with a toothbrush?

    Soft brush, no toothpaste, perhaps some hydrogen peroxide to wet the brush occasionally READ MORE

  • Do gums tighten after scaling?

    Yes, the inflammation decreases, as does any swelling. But, if your gums have receded, they do not grow back. Best you can do is keep from losing any more gum or bone. READ MORE

  • How should I sleep with tooth pain?

    Difficult! You can take, if you don’t have stomach or bleeding problems, 4 regular aspirin at one time, 20 min before bed, with 8oz glass of warm water. That’s equal to a half grain of codeine. You could repeat in 6-8 hours, but you can’t keep doing that. Just a couple of times, or you could have complications. Untreated tooth pain can lead to serious problems also. READ MORE

  • Can I go to work after a deep cleaning?

    Normally, you can go to work. You'll have soreness of the gums for a couple of days and possibly sensitivity to cold drinks, but that's all. More annoying than painful. READ MORE

  • Are you awake during oral pinhole surgery?

    Optional. If you have dental anxiety, I’d choose sedation READ MORE

  • What happens if a filling fails?

    Fillings can fail because they can break, like natural teeth, from trauma, such as chewing ice. They can fail because of decay, such as in the mouth of someone who drinks a lot of soda. The failed fillings can be replaced, usually with a slightly larger filling. Super strong fillings can be made that equal the strength of a natural tooth, and are called “inlays”, but are much more expensive READ MORE

  • Can teeth fall out during a deep cleaning?

    Possibly. The patient's gum disease would have to be so severe that there would very little or no bone left to hold the tooth in the jaw. The tooth would have been extremely loose before. READ MORE

  • Can a failed dental implant be replaced?

    A failed implant (I had one replaced) can be replaced if there is adequate bone remaining, or if bone is inadequate, it can still be grafted to have enough bone to hold the replacement. READ MORE

  • What can you not do after dental implant surgery?

    The first few weeks after implant placement are critical, and it is important to continue to avoid pressure on the area for a few months until the implant is fully integrated. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Implant RestorationVeneersDental Sleep Medicine/SnoringSedation DentistryMetal-Free Crowns, BridgesWhite fillings

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Faculty Pankey Institute 1997 - 2008

Awards

  • Fellowship 1987 Academy of General Dentistry 
  • Mastership 1992 Academy of General Dentistry 
  • Lifelong Education & Service 2003 Academy of General Dentistry 
  • LLSR #2 2015 Academy of General Dentistry 
  • Fellowship 2005 American College of Dentists 
  • Fellowship 2001 International College of Dentists 
  • Fellowship 2004 Academy of Dentistry International 

Professional Memberships

  • American Dental Association  
  • Academy of General Dentistry  
  • American College of Dentists  
  • International College of Dentists  
  • Southeastern Association of Prosthodontists  
  • N C Dental Society  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Lincoln Dental Services, Inc

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