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Topical Fluoride Could Boost Your Child's Avoidance of Tooth Decay
posted: May 13, 2022.
Tooth decay is perhaps the biggest danger your child's teeth can face. Not only can it rob them of primary teeth now, but the loss of teeth at this early Read more -
Removable or Fixed: Choosing the Right Orthodontic Retainer for You
posted: May 03, 2022.
Anyone who's worn braces celebrates that day they finally come off. But while this marks the end of the actual teeth-straightening process, it's just the beginning of the next phase—wearing Read more -
Stop Tooth Decay Before It Derails Your Child's Dental Development
posted: Apr. 23, 2022.
From birth to early adulthood, your child's teeth, gums and jaws develop at a rapid pace. And, for the most part, nature takes its course without our help.But tooth decay Read more -
Don't Delay Treatment of Gum Disease
posted: Apr. 13, 2022.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a bacterial infection, which if left untreated could cause gum recession, bone loss and eventually tooth loss. Caused mainly by plaque left on tooth surfaces from Read more -
Leave Your Kids a Legacy of Great Dental Health With These Simple Tips
posted: Apr. 03, 2022.
Most parents well remember the day they brought their new baby home from the hospital. And then—in what seems like the blink of an eye—that same child is heading out Read more -
Keep Your Saliva Flowing - Your Oral Health Depends on it
posted: Mar. 24, 2022.
We often don't realize how important something is until it's gone. Like saliva: you're usually not aware that it's cleaning the mouth, neutralizing mouth acid or helping with digestion. But Read more -
Not Crazy about Flossing? Try a Water Flosser
posted: Mar. 14, 2022.
The most important part of dental health maintenance isn’t what your dentist does—it’s what you do every day when you brush and floss your teeth. And all you really need Read more -
4 Things Dental Assistants Can Do to Improve Your Oral Health
posted: Mar. 04, 2022.
If you're serious about healthy teeth and gums, you most likely head out a couple of times a year to your dentist for a teeth cleaning. You'll likely not only Read more -
A New Drug Free Way to Relieve Dental Anxiety
posted: Nov. 06, 2019.
Our Office Now Offers Patients A New, Drug Free Way to Relieve Dental Anxiety MUNCIE, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 6, 2019- Dr. Browning is proud to offer patients a new, drug free solution that Read more -
Is Flossing Really of No Benefit??
posted: Aug. 11, 2016.
Recently, an article came out in the news stating that there is no compelling evidence that flossing works. I have been asked about this by many of my patients. I Read more -
Are Dental Implants Always The Answer?
posted: Jun. 16, 2016.
ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS ALWAYS THE ANSWER? What a strange question coming from someone who does dental implants for a living. In the past, dentistry had denture mills. What were the denture Read more -
Is Periodontal Disease Contagious?
posted: Oct. 08, 2015.
Periodontal disease (gum disease) is caused by the inflammatory reaction to bacteria under the gums. This means that, technically, periodontal disease may not be contagious. However, the bacteria that cause Read more -
Gum Disease and Heart Disease
posted: Aug. 12, 2015.
Several studies have shown an association between gum disease and heart disease. Research shows that gum disease increases the risk of heart disease. However, a cause and effect relationship has Read more -
Symptoms of Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 17, 2012.
Periodontal disease (gum disease) is a silent disease, meaning that symptoms usually do not arise until the condition is very advanced. Some warning signs of gum disease include the following: Red, Read more -
Symptoms of Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 17, 2012.
Periodontal disease (gum disease) is a silent disease, meaning that symptoms usually do not arise until the condition is very advanced. Some warning signs of gum disease include the following: Red, Read more