Robert M. Browne, DDS

Avoid Soft Drinks To Protect Your Teeth

How often do you enjoy soft drinks with meals? Do you turn to these beverages when thirsty, or when you hope to cool down on a warm day? While they may offer a refreshing taste, they can cause trouble for your smile, particularly if you drink them regularly. When it comes to foods and drinks […]

Why Teeth Cleanings Should Happen Regularly

If you feel that you do a good job protecting your smile at home, do you really need to make routine teeth cleanings at the dentist’s office a priority? The trouble with assuming you have nothing to worry about when it comes to your smile health is that you can fail to recognize when an […]

3 Problems Flossing Will Help You Avoid

Are you anxious about your next dental exam? People who feel less confident in their daily oral care routine can expect to hear bad news at their next checkup. This does not mean you should put off a visit until you change your habits! After all, an exam gives your dentist an opportunity to identify any active […]

How Checkups Help Prevent Cavities

If you want to protect yourself against the formation of cavities, you should stick to a thorough oral hygiene routine. This means more than just brushing and flossing – it means being thorough when you care for your smile, and it also means making smart choices with your diet to protect your enamel. With that […]

Discussing Bite Pain With Your Dentist

If you no longer feel like you can eat certain foods without discomfort, if you avoid a certain side of your mouth while chewing, or if any jaw movement feels stiff or painful, let your dentist know. Problems with pain and sensitivity point to issues with your oral health that can worsen over time. At […]

Should You Make Better Dental Hygiene A Priority?

Is your current effort to keep your smile healthy as effective as it needs to be to prevent problems with tooth decay and gum disease? If you overlook shortcomings in your routine, you can find yourself in need of restorative dental work at your next appointment! Of course, you do not have to depend entirely […]

Will Daily Stress Make Dental Problems Harder To Avoid?

You should have a good oral hygiene routine in place, one that involves effective daily habits to fight the buildup of plaque and tartar. Of course, not all days are the same, which can sometimes affect our commitment to protecting our teeth and gums. During periods of heightened stress, some people have a more difficult […]

3 Reasons To Regularly Schedule Teeth Cleanings

In addition to taking care of your smile at home every day, you should schedule teeth cleanings and exams on a regular basis. Professional teeth cleanings protect you against issues with plaque and tartar buildup. They also lead to important feedback about your current efforts to protect yourself against oral health problems. At our Prairie […]

Dealing With Gingivitis During A Routine Dental Visit

How many oral health issues can your dentist really tend to during a routine dental exam? At a checkup, your Prairie Village, KS dentist will be on the lookout for more than just the warning signs of tooth decay! These visits give us regular opportunities to identify any issues that concern your oral health. One […]

3 Possible Causes Of Dental Pain That Should Concern You

If you begin to experience tooth pain, or struggle with discomfort with your face and jaw, you should be concerned about your oral health. Physical discomfort is a difficult symptom to ignore. If you try to disregard it in the hopes that it will go away on its own, or because you simply do not […]

Category: General Dentistry