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Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

the doctor and our team at Eric Browning, DMD get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult teeth. Read more
Aging and Dental Health
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

What’s life like for the average 60-year-old today? It’s complicated! We travel. Or we work out. Or we relax with friends. We pursue favorite hobbies or we develop new ones. Read more
Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes Read more
My mouth is dry. What can I do?
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into Read more
Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments Read more
How to Prevent Dry Socket
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

When you have a tooth extracted, your body immediately sets to work to help protect the affected area. The blood that collects at the site of the extraction clots to Read more
Don’t let a dental emergency ruin your summer vacation!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

For many of our patients at Eric Browning, DMD, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from dental emergencies, Read more
Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more
Do You Have an Ageless Smile? Let Us Help You Keep It!
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

In your golden years, you’ve become a pioneer in tooth care. Yours is probably the first generation in history that can expect to keep most of their natural teeth for Read more
The Purpose of a Dental Crown
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts 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