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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
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United States: Indiana
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 39 years experience
It varies: Depending on the type mini or standard, number involved, any associated surgery such as grafts. It is like asking "What is the cost of a car or cost o... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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It could be: to the very low humidity in your area and possible air pollution effects from the fires.
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Don't delay: seek help from dentist asap. Any mouth sore lasting more than 2 weeks needs to be looked at.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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See PCP: See your doctor asap. Need to rule out Strep and avoid developing pneumonia if possible.
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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See PCP: this should be evaluated asap. It may not be your throat at all.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Yes, and possibly...: that is an area where abscesses are known to be able to spread directly to the brain.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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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 18-year-old female asked:
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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 41-year-old male asked:
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Seek help...: Quit!, Seek professional help such as rehab and counseling. Identify the reasons, or root cause(s) behind why you drink. Be honest with yourself... ho... Read More
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A member asked:
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Consult your: local dentist for proper diagnosis and treatment options.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Second opinion...: see a urologist asap. This is not normal and needs to be taken seriously.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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I recommend...: at least every three months and sooner if the bristles are starting to fray out. Use only a soft or extra soft brush to avoid damaging the gums and pr... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Each area has its: own specialized "lubricant" secreted by special cells in the lining of the cavity or tube!
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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The movement: and muscle activity helps to keep the Eustachian tubes open thus allowing pressure equalization as altitude changes.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Biopsy...: see another dentist, see an oral surgeon to have it biopsied, see an ENT. This is not normal and should not be ignored.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Nutrition...?: It could possibly be related to what you are eating. Consult with a Nutritionist and Functional Medicine specialist.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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See your PCP asap: You need to be evaluated asap for proper diagnosis and therapy. Left untreated it can damage, esophagus, teeth and much more.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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See your PCP: to at least check for possible hernia and anything else.
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See specialists: may need cerebral venogram, not all seizure disorders are seen on EEG unless episode occurs while the EEG is being recorded. Need to detrmine of "spel... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Not likely..l: it should have been stabilized with small bone screws.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Current research: indicates that it is due to poor airway. The child needs to be evaluated by a dentist versed in treating sleep apnea, sleep disordered breathing and b... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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General or: unspecified diseases of the mouth, teeth, jaws, and pharynx are referred to as stomatognathic disease.
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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 33-year-old male asked:
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Dentistry 39 years experience
Not sure what the: ENT noted but I suggest that you see a dentist for the tooth/gum infections and follow the advice of the ENT for the other concerns. Do not delay.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Possibly: depending on how much bone damage has occurred.
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It will not: "just go away". It will damage the underlying bone, jeopardize the long term health of your teeth as well as possibly invading the blood stream and ca... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Do brush, floss and flush with a water oil daily. Don't crunch ice or hard candy. Do see DDS often.
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Yes: this is a common prodromal symptom. Valtrex, Denavir, etc. started now may reduce the effects.
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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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Drink plenty: of water, should cause no harm.
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See a dentist: also. Chronic acid reflux even in mild forms can have very devastating and harmful effects on the mount/teeth.
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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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A 18-year-old female asked:
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It is possible: to be in the mouth too. The HPV viruses (there are many strains) can be present in the mouth as well as genital areas or just in the mouth! There is a... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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You should: be fine. Keep the area clean of food debris and plaque.
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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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Suspect a: yeast infection. These often occur with the use of broad spectrum antibiotics. See doctor for additional prescription.
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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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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Consult your PCP: or a Neurologist. Do not let this go untreated.
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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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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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Consider seeking: advice from someone who will do PRP or Stem Cell injection therapy.
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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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If you have any: CBD in the vapor it will likely show as a positive for marijuana. Most screening tests cannot differentiate from among the many cannabinoids.
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See Endocrinologist: have a full battery of thyroid tests done as well as adrenal gland tests and cortisol levels.
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A male asked:
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See the dentist: you cannot take it off. Dentist will make appropriate recommendations.
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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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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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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Consider: massage therapy to relax the muscles and stimulate blood flow and lymphatic drainage.
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Cure...: No. There is no cure. However, proper daily hygiene and regular professional visits at the interval recommended by the dentist or hygienist, proper nu... Read More
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A 60-year-old male asked:
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Consult: with the dentist who removed the teeth. If necessary seek a second opinion from an oral surgeon.
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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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