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Dental Care Today, PC
Fishers, IN
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For more than 35 years, Dr. Dale Behner has provided superior dental care to residents of central Indiana. In 2000, he began practicing at his current location in Fishers, Ind., where he offers the most advanced oral-health technology and techniques, including the Chao Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation™, dental implants, and sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry focuses on creating a relaxing and pain-free environment for patients fearful of dental visits.
Dr. Behner received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1984. As a general practice resident at Indiana University Medical Center from 1984-1985, Dr. Behner introduced conscious sedation techniques, both intravenous and oral, to the program, and then continued to teach these methods as an assistant
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Dentistry
Licenses
United States: Indiana
Doctor Q&A
617 Answers
905 Agrees
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 38 years experience
You will be: OK. No worries about such a small amount.
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Common side effects: due to the extremely aggressive antibiotic combination. If not tolerable or worsens contact your doctor who prescribed it. Taking daily doses of high ... Read More
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Scar: It is most likely a scar from what may have been a second degree burn.
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A male asked:
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Fungal infection?: see your PCP or a dermatologist or podiatrist for proper diagnosis as treatment can vary.
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See PCP: right away. There are multiple possibilities so it is best not to speculate. Seek proper evaluation and appropriate tests to aid in correct diagnosis ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Excellent question..: There are currently nine American Dental Association recognized dental specialties all considered dentists (http://www.ada.org/en/education-careers/ca... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Possibly yes: to all three. Likely due to tension, strain or tenderness in the sternocleidomastoid muscles. All three of the above mentioned issues need to be foll... Read More
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Alcohol free...: Any tongue ulcer needs to be checked immediately by a dentist, oral surgeon or ENT. Avoid mouth rinses that contain alcohol and use the other with cau... Read More
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A female asked:
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You need to: see your doctor to determine if the eardrum ruptured and then follow their recommendations depending on the diagnosis.
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A female asked:
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See your: dentist, oral surgeon or possibly a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and therapy.
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See dentist: return for follow up with the dentist who did the root canal or get a second opinion. It is possible on lower teeth to get inflammation in the nerve c... Read More
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Start with: a sleep study, and a good evaluation of the airway with a special airway analysis by CT scan and follow with a thorough exam by a Sleep Medicine speci... Read More
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A 63-year-old male asked:
Generally, when dentists say to brush teeth 2 times a day, do they mean brush and floss twice a day?
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Yes,: that is the ideal minimum. Brushing after each meal is best and flossing after each to remove food particles that a brush cannot reach between the tee... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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See your PCP: ASAP as these symptoms must not be ignored. Multiple factors may be at play.
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A female asked:
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Consult your: dentist for possible bite imbalances and fabrication of a bite guard.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Highly: unlikely that you would be pregnant under those conditions.
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It may or may not: tighten back up. It is dependent on amount of bone loss (gum/periodontal disease or infection) and whether or not the tooth root surfaces were cleaned... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Warm compresses: on/off. Chewing gum to keep muscles active. Several time a day gently and slowly try to increase amount of opening. Muscle relaxing massage and or med... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Difficult to saw...: you could be developing a yeast infection from being on antibiotics. Return to your dentist for follow up evaluation.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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See a dentist: asap, likely have damaged other teeth as well.
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Appears as though: this was asked before? She should disrobe immediately upon entering the home, place clothes in laundry and then shower. You need to keep A1c as low as... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Start with a: thorough dental examination and treatment of any gum disease and/or cavities. Also a thorough medical exam by your MD and and follow any recommendatio... Read More
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Horrible...: No nutritional value at all. Highly acidic liquid that causes many health issues. Diet soft drinks are even worse.
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See the dentist: you cannot take it off. Dentist will make appropriate recommendations.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Maximum is: 3200 mg in a 24 hour period.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Yes: depending on if it is in the front or back or side it can have different effects.
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Episodic...: The HSV group of viruses come and go. A healthy immune system is a good defense. You may consider a follow up test in about a year to determine if on... Read More
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Not sure what...: you are asking or describing. However what you stated is consistent with inflammation/injury of the brain/brain stem reflecting what areas of the brai... Read More
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Most likely: unrelated. With time both should resolve on their own. If symptoms worsen seek medical attention.
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Likely two different: things happened, injection directly into a small artery can cause a vision change temporarily; injection very close to or into part of the lingual ner... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Most likely: due to dehydration and low blood pressure. Try to keep up fluid intake and small amounts of protein such as Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, humus, etc. ... Read More
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It would seem: to indicate that you did not take enough time to properly masticate (chew) the course plant based roughage (fibers). Your body does not have the abili... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Start with changes: in diet and nutrition. Eliminate all refined/processed carbs, minimal animal protein and no red meat unless extra lean and only once a month. Eat all ... Read More
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This can be: a sign of vitamin deficiency.
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It is sticky and: full of processed sugars. It is flavored with anise an herb not related to licorice but tastes like it. True organic licorice has a beneficial compoun... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Yes it could.: Get the tooth treated properly asap. Untreated infection anywhere in the body is problematic and prone to more serious health issues.
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Good question...: that debate has been on going since it's inception. I suggest you do your own due diligence and come to a conclusion that you are comfortable with for... Read More
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It will not taste: very good. Not likely to cause any harm except just thirst. Try cutting up several raw white potatoes into fourths and putting them into the sauce. Do... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Alcohol is: very irritating to tissue. You may be more sensitive than most and best avoid it. Any other health issues that cause changes in the lining of the stom... Read More
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Best treatment: would be to immediately flush the eye using a portable eyewash device. Monitor for any changes in sensation, redness, vision changes and see your doct... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Suspect a: yeast infection. These often occur with the use of broad spectrum antibiotics. See doctor for additional prescription.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Let the dentist: do his/her job. It will all be fine.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Possible: food debris. Possible normal fibrin clot without trapped blood cells. Dry socket or alveolar osteitis is the result of early breakdown and loss of th... Read More
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Consider seeking: advice from someone who will do PRP or Stem Cell injection therapy.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Seek advice: from your dentist if you have any concerns.
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See or call: See or call your doctor, ASAP. You may need to be tested.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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NSAIDs and: decongestants and expectorants
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Is it petechiae: or excoriation? Petechiae result from a bleed from small capillaries. Excoriation is the trauma (removal of the surface layer of skin from picking or ... Read More
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Mar 26, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
Mar 7, 2017
Very practical answers.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Behner is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower7
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I just got my answer yesterday in his office. He, the periodontist, will not unscrew the cover. Too bad since I'd like him to attach the abutment. The general dds is alw...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! So, I just had a 1 stage process with 2 side by side implants done by a specialist. I feel a periodontist and/or a OMFS is the appropriate choice for 90% of people. Focu...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! At the ER a patient came in via ambulance due to excruciating pain from 1 dental implant. Someone is not telling the truth about pain even with differing pain thresholds...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Indiana University School of Dentistry
Graduated 1984MD
Residency
WILLIAM N WISHARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Awards
Most Loved Doctor, First Place, National - Winter
2015
Thought Leader, Second Place, Indianapolis Region - Spring
2015
Top Dentist, First Place, Indiana - Spring
2015
Affiliations
Academy of General Dentistry (Fellow)
American Academy for Oral Systemic Health
American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
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