You practice good dental care: brushing your teeth, flossing fairly regularly, and seeing your dentist twice a year for checkups and cleanings. Good for you! But you’re probably also engaging in one or more bad habits that can undermine the good ones and compromise your dental health. Here‘s our list of five of the worst dental habits, why they’re harmful, and what you can do to stop them. Bad Habit 1:…
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Santa may be recognized for his red suit and hat, but Santa just ain’t Santa without that endless smile! He is a regular visitor to Behner Dental Partners. You might have met him on Christmas eve at Walt Disney World, or at merry gatherings and events around town. This year, Behner Dental was honored to welcome him to our Altamonte Springs office especially since, at this time of year, Santa…
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We introduced one Behner Dental Partner last post. Well, here’s the other Partner and younger half of our favorite father-son team, Dr. Julian Behner!  Dr. Julian Behner Dr. Julian Behner graduated with honors with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Florida (UF) College of Dentistry.  He was selected to be a clinical instructor for the Department of Prosthodontics at UF.  Dr. Behner is a member of…
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Thought we’d take a moment to introduce an important component of Behner Dental Partners. Why, it’s Dr. Behner, of course! His most recent honor includes being voted — by other dentists, no less — as a topDentist, to be featured in Orlando Magazine in April 2012. Dr. Ronald Behner Dr. Ronald Behner graduated with honors with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Emory University School of Dentistry.  He was…
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A dental crown is also known as cap. They are dental reinstallations and cemented to encase the tooth to build, strengthen and improve the appearance of your tooth. They cover up the whole area of the tooth that is visible to make a new outer surface. It is made up of porcelain, a metal alloy or gold. Dental crowns are mainly used to: 1. Build a tooth or teeth that…
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Isolite makes for a completely new dental experience. It is a powerful addition to any practice. It opens the mouth, lights it, and provides suction, all in one. The soft Isolite mouthpiece: Retracts the tongue and cheek and keeps them safely away from the dentist’s tools Continuously suctions fluids and debris Protects the throat from dropped material That means no light in the your eyes, and it’s easier to keep your…
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Oral cancer is on the rise. In the U.S. alone, 100 new individuals will be diagnosed with oral cancer daily, and one person will die every hour of every day because of this disease. The good news is that it does not have to be this way … and it starts with you. Oral cancer is easily identified with early screening, and dental hygienists have a very important role in…
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In stark contrast to earlier dental thinking, modern dentistry attempts to save teeth rather than pull them. One of the many ways dentists save infected teeth is through root canal therapy. Although root canals have a bad reputation for being painful, new technology and up-to-date anesthetics guarantee the patients don’t have to feel as much pain as they imagine. Root canals are always the ideal option when teeth have become…
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We want nothing to do with having kids miss out on holidays. So the staff of Behner Dental spent this Halloween with kids at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Arnold Palmer Hospital, named after the legendary golfer, is a world-renowned medical facility that specializes in the care of chronically or terminally ill children and their families. It is a 158-bed pediatric care facility that provides in-patient care in a home-like…
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