When your jaw joints undergo excessive strain, this could lead to a common issue known as TMJ disorder, or TMD. The disorder impacts millions of smiles, and is linked to serious complications with the ability to open and close the mouth. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about how we treat TMD.
Month: February 2023
Cosmetic Dentistry Offers Brighter Smiles
When you want to obtain a smile that looks great, you need cosmetic dentistry. These treatments are designed specifically to improve the overall beauty of your smile, often in only one visit. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist is taking a close look at our cosmetic treatments, and explaining how they can transform the… Read more »
Treating Bruxism Could Protect Your Smile
When you have bruxism, this means you grind or clench your teeth on a regular basis. Without treatment, this could damage your teeth and leave your smile vulnerable to painful infections and more. Fortunately, your Leawood, KS, dentist can treat bruxism and protect your smile with a noninvasive oral appliance.
Scaling And Root Planing Helps Manage Gum Disease
When you have sore, red, and bleeding gums, this could mean you have gingivitis or the early stages of periodontal disease, and that treatment is crucial for protecting your smile. To help manage the concern, we could offer a deep cleaning. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about our scaling and root planings.
Replacing Your Missing Teeth With Prosthetic Dentistry
When you have lost a tooth, or suffered from the loss of several teeth, then the health and function, as well as the beauty, of your smile can suffer. To avoid major complications and restore your ability to smile with confidence, you need a dental prosthetic. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist looks at… Read more »
The Importance Of Oral Cancer Screening
When was the last time you underwent an oral cancer screening? According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, over 53,000 will likely be diagnosed with the disease this year alone. Which is why a screening is so valuable. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about the importance of your routine oral cancer screening, and… Read more »