Robert M. Browne, DDS

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 […]

3 Reasons You Should Avoid Falling Behind On Dental Exams

When a person consistently visits their dentist for routine care, they have less to fear when it comes to oral health trouble. Are you worried you might develop a cavity so serious that it requires root canal therapy? At a checkup, your dentist can spot decay and recommend treatment with a dental filling before the […]

Is Anxiety Keeping You From Scheduling Dental Work?

When individuals suffer from dental anxiety, they can have a difficult time committing to their oral health needs. For some, their anxieties are strong enough to keep them from scheduling any routine dental exams, and can even keep them away despite struggling with worrying tooth pain. Our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office is sensitive to […]

Worried About Your Dental Health? Try These Hygiene Tips!

Whether you have recently had to undergo restorative dental work or cannot remember the last time you experience oral health trouble, it can be a good idea to reevaluate your daily hygiene habits. After all, even if you have had success protecting yourself against problems in the past, you may be closer to trouble than […]

Restore Your Bite Imbalance With An Oral Appliance

When you have poor bite balance or strain on your jaw joints, this could mean the onset of TMJ disorder (also known as TMD) and bruxism (chronic teeth grinding). These different, but related, disorders could have a major negative impact on your smile’s health and function. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks […]

Category: General Dentistry