Category: Cosmetic Dentistry

While it may not be the first thing to come to mind when discussing your oral health, your smile’s appearance is an important factor you do not want to forget. After all, we as a society tend to place a heavy emphasis on a bright and vibrant grin, but maintaining such an appearance is not… Read more »

Taking care of your smile is a much more involved process than you might have initially imagined. While you may be aware of the preventive responsibilities required to promote appropriate oral health, it is important to recognize that there is also value in your cosmetic dental health as well. In fact, a person’s confidence and… Read more »

When you picture orthodontic treatment, you likely imagine metal braces, or perhaps retainers. But what if there was a cosmetic option, a clear way to shift uneven teeth? In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about the benefits of Invisalign®, and who qualifies for this cosmetic approach.

Protecting your smile from every factor that poses a negative threat to your health is a daunting challenge to undertake, but it is one that is essential for maintaining a lifelong, healthy smile. Indeed, there are several factors that come into contact with your teeth and other oral structures throughout your life and, unfortunately, not… Read more »

It goes without saying that your smile is constantly enduring the wear and tear of various factors throughout the course of your life. While the most extreme cases of these may include severe gum infection, uncontrollable or irreversible dental decay, and permanent tooth loss, this does not negate the fact that millions of people must… Read more »

Your smile serves a number of very important roles throughout the course of your life, and the sooner you start routine care, the better protection you are affording your grin. In other words, only with early prevention can you maintain a healthy, lifelong smile. Still, sometimes infections and other health-complicating concerns are not the primary… Read more »

It goes without saying that your smile is one of your greatest assets, and everyone’s smile says a lot about them. For example, a bright, jubilant grin can indicate an overall sense of confidence in oneself and happiness. Just as this is the case, the opposite is true as well. This means that people who… Read more »

It is completely normal to not feel totally secure in the way your smile looks. In fact, many of us would prefer if our teeth were a bit whiter. After all, you can walk up and down the aisles of your grocery store or pharmacy and see lots of toothpaste, mouthwash, and strips boasting about… Read more »

It goes without saying that your smile is constantly in need of oral care. After all, from the moment you are born, oral bacteria and other concerns attempt to plague and compromise your smile’s health. As such, it is important to stay on top of your at-home routine, otherwise, you will likely run into complications… Read more »

Taking care of your smile is important for a number of reasons. First, a healthy smile makes for better function, as your teeth are needed to bite, chew, and even enunciate. Second, caring for your teeth helps prevent dental decay, infection, and a host of other concerns from compromising your smile. And third, a healthy… Read more »