Diabetes and Prediabetes Cases Are Dramatically On The Rise Today, it is estimated that over 177 million people worldwide have diabetes and one-third to one half remain undiagnosed. There is also significant concern about the growth in prediabetes. Prediabetics have blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to be considered as diabetics. Over 350 million people worldwide are believed to have prediabetes.  Diabetes and Gum…
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The mouth is the gateway to the body. And just like a headache is often an indication of health problems elsewhere in the body, the status of our teeth and gums can indicate larger health conditions. Gum Health May Indicate Heart Health Recent studies suggest that people with periodontal disease very often have heart disease as well. A painful or tender jaw may be signaling an increased likelihood of a…
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Before the toothbrush, items like chewsticks (sticks that you chew on), twigs, bird feathers, animal bones, and porcupine quills were used as a scraping device to remove debris. Indian medicine used the twigs of the neem or banyan tree to make toothbrush and other oral-hygiene-related products. The first recorded toothbrush was made around 3000 BC, and was made with a small twig with frayed straw. Let’s Call That Thing That…
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You may be already familiar with a few of the necessary must-dos to attain oral cleanliness. It isn’t cheap to go to a dental professional. It isn’t cheap to have your teeth cleaned or X-rayed. And if you need work done, that’s more complicated — it will not be inexpensive. Obviously, neglecting your teeth is much more costly over time, as eventually, you’ll need to address the issues. The very…
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Approximately 75% of the population has some form of gum disease. Periodontal (gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. Periodontal disease can affect one or many teeth. The main cause of periodontal disease is bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. The following also affect the health of your gums. Smoking/Tobacco Use As you…
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Inhalation sedation, laughing gas, relative analgesia, RA, happy gas, gas, nitrous, nitrous oxide, N2O-O2… this one has more names than any other sedation technique. And deservedly so. Inhalation sedation with nitrous oxide (N2O) and oxygen (O2) has been described as “representing the most nearly ‘ideal’ clinical sedative circumstance”… Nitrous oxide (N2O) is simply a gas which you can breathe in. It has no color, smell, and doesn’t irritate. It was…
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Do you have headaches or muscle tension? If your massage therapist isn’t doing enough for you, try your dentist. Nocturnal bruxing — nighttime teeth grinding — and teeth clenching can cause headaches and muscle tension during the day. A nightguard that fits over your teeth is a non-invasive way to protect your teeth, including any dental implants, and may help get some of those headaches and muscle tension under control.

Behner Dental offers Opalescence Boost, a favorite at the Emmy’s. Opalescence Boost is an in-office, chemically-activated whitening treatment that offers results in about an hour. ADVANCED. Opalescence Boost features a unique, chemically-activated formula that allows us to whiten your teeth without the bothersome heat or ultraviolet rays. It also contains potassium nitrate and fluoride, which help to improve oral health by strengthening enamel, decreasing sensitivity, and offering increased cavity prevention. IMMEDIATE…
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