Robert M. Browne, DDS

Dental Evaluations Keep You Informed About Your Smile Health

What kind of care should you expect when you schedule a dental evaluation? What steps should be taken in the course of a routine appointment to properly protect your teeth and gums? At every checkup with your Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office, we provide a thorough review of your oral health, and a dedicated professional […]

When Was Your Last Professional Dental Examination?

If you want to stay consistent with preventive dental care, your routine dental checkups should occur on a semiannual basis. Patients who arrive for preventive care at our Prairie Village, KS dental office can look forward to a careful and thorough cleaning of their teeth, and a review that utilizes modern technology to make a […]

Your Professional Cleanings Protect You Against Tartar

Tartar buildup is a problem you can prevent. If you stay consistent with your oral care routine, and make a real effort to clean as thoroughly as possible, you can rid your teeth of plaque before tartar forms. What you should be aware of is the fact that tartar, once formed, will resist your attempts […]

Is It Time To Replace Your Current Toothbrush?

Hopefully, you reach for your toothbrush at least two times each day. Brushing for two minutes twice a day will help you protect your teeth, and your gums, from the damage oral bacteria can do to you. While you can excel at brushing on a daily basis, you can limit the effectiveness of daily care […]

3 Smile-Friendly Diet Changes You Might Want To Consider

As important as it is for you to keep up with regular dental checkups if you want to keep your smile in great shape, you need to keep up with good habits between those appointments. Brushing your teeth and flossing are valuable steps you should take each day to defend your smile, but – as […]

Your Dental Exams Protect You From Oral Health Complications

Are you likely to experience the effects of an advanced cavity in the near future? If you are not attending regular dental checkups, it can be hard to know just how healthy your smile is. In fact, you may not realize that a cavity has formed, and that you could experience the painful effects of […]

Poor Flossing Habits Can Raise Your Risk For Smile Problems

If you want to keep your teeth and gums in great shape, you need to have an effective strategy for dealing with oral bacteria. By brushing thoroughly, you can remove those harmful bacteria, and prevent the development of plaque and tartar. With that said, keep in mind that brushing should only be one part of […]

Putting In A Better Effort To Keep Your Teeth Clean

Have you grown concern over possible signs of tooth decay, or gum disease? Do you feel like you need to make changes to your oral health routine after needing restorative dental work in the recent past? If you are not consistent with your oral hygiene, or if you have a habit of indulging your sweet […]

How Early Detection And Treatment Can Affect Cavity Care

While you can have some understandable frustration at the news you have a cavity, delaying your restorative dental treatment can lead to problems you would likely rather avoid. As a cavity continues to grow, the possibility of a tooth infection increases. This occurs when decay allows bacteria the opportunity to enter your pulp, and infect […]

Can Your Favorite Beverages Cause Trouble For Your Smile?

Certain beverage preferences can feel inseparable from your typical day. For instance, you might be at a loss to imagine your morning without a cup of coffee, or lunch without a soft drink. Many popular drinks can offer fun flavors, or an invigorating caffeine boost, but they can have less welcome effects on your smile. […]

Category: Preventive Dentistry