The risk of sports-related dental injury is generally high, especially in contact sports. Dental injuries suffered by professional athletes are treated slightly differently than an average person with the same type of injury. Professional athletes, due to the higher risk of re-injury and further damage to the mouth, will usually wear removable dentures to replace missing teeth. Once they retire from their sporting career, more permanent restorations are treatment planned….
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Here at Behner Dental Partners, we operate with one idea—remarkable patient care. The biggest part of that is, of course, the way in which we treat our patients. The second part is about procedures, materials, and technologies. We know that in-depth writings about dental equipment — even for something as cool as a dental laser — probably aren’t on your reading lists. All you really need to know is what…
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Have you had a flash of silver catch your eye when speaking with someone? We’ve all seen them, and some of us may still have them: those unsightly silver amalgam fillings that used to be the standard way of filling all cavities. Fortunately, today’s advances in dentistry and oral health awareness are causing these silver alloy fillings to gradually become a thing of the past. Here at Behner Dental, we…
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The third set of molars — known simply as wisdom teeth — are the last permanent teeth to erupt. This happens some time between the ages of 17 and 21 years old, but cases vary widely. The average person will develop four wisdom teeth, but that’s not always the case. Many people develop supernumerary (extra) wisdom teeth while others fail to develop any wisdom teeth at all. Impacted Wisdom Teeth…
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Taking good care of your mouth — teeth and gums — does more than help ensure you have a bright, white smile. A healthy mouth and healthy body go hand in hand. Good oral hygiene and oral health can improve your overall health, reducing the risk of serious disease and perhaps even preserving your memory in your golden years. The phrase “healthy mouth, healthy you” really is true — and…
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Improper dental care may be harming more than just your teeth. Gum disease, gingivitis, and tooth abscesses can lead to much more serious health problems, as the following infographic shows.

If you think you may be clenching or grinding teeth, your first and most important step is to see a dentist. He or she will likely be able to tell if you are, in fact, grinding teeth. Having regular dental checkups is crucial because you may be grinding teeth at night and may not know it unless your dentist – or sleeping partner — tells you. Signs of grinding teeth may…
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Gingivitis is a disease of the gums caused by bacteria infecting the gums and attacking the lining, forming a film called plaque that eventually hardens into tartar. Over time, swelling pockets of infection in the gums turn into gingivitis. The Culprits of Gingivitis The primary culprit of gingivitis is ineffective oral health care. We’re not talking about expensive dental treatments. What needs to be done is routine, everyday care: proper tooth-…
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First, make sure you get a clear picture of the state of your gums with a visit to the dentist. Don’t undertake treatment (with or without natural remedies) on your own without a proper professional on your side — and that includes visits to your doctor, especially if you have pre-existing conditions. That being said, there are several natural remedies for gum disease. A few common natural remedies for gum disease…
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Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods and water. Every day, minerals are added to and lost from a tooth’s enamel layer through two processes: demineralization and remineralization. Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by making the tooth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars in the mouth. It also reverses early decay. In children under six years of age, fluoride becomes incorporated into the…
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