Category: Family Dentistry

Why You Can’t Ignore Your Cavities

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It goes without saying that many individuals experience some form of dental decay at one point or another in their lives, whether it is a major case of root canal infection or the minor beginnings of a simple cavity. In fact, decay is one of the most common oral health concerns there are, affecting millions… Read more »

Oral Cancer Screenings For Children’s Smiles

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Keeping your oral health up-to-date consists of more than just ensuring you are flossing and brushing your teeth regularly. In fact, it involves taking care of all aspects that contribute to it, including every portion of your oral cavity. Indeed, your teeth are a primary focus, but they are not the only ones to care… Read more »

Fillings Repair Cavities In One Visit

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When you have an aching tooth, this could mean the presence of tooth decay. Treatment is vital to avoid complications like dental infection, or even a lost tooth. Fortunately, your Leawood, KS, dentist can provide repair in one visit with our dental fillings. In today’s blog, we’re looking at how we place one, and what… Read more »

Ask About Fluoride At Your Next Family Visit

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When it comes to making sure your smile is in tip-top condition, preventive dentistry has a number of answers. Indeed, a well-rounded routine consists of brushing and flossing regularly, attending checkups, and paying mind to what you consume. Even still, there may arise times where you feel as though you are doing everything right, but… Read more »

Subtle Correction With Invisalign®

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Oftentimes the biggest fear that individuals run into is the fear of losing their natural teeth. Indeed, structural loss is a frightening concept that plaques the minds of many, but it is far from the only dental concern that people have to worry about. In fact, it is important to understand that an entire spectrum… Read more »

Why Preventive Dentistry Matters

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Decay and infection are often the biggest threats to your smile, causing destruction and breakdown along the way. While they might be on most people’s radar, they are far from the only threats to your oral health. In fact, nearly anything can negatively impact your grin’s function, structure, appearance, and more, and that is why… Read more »

Preventing Oral Concerns With Checkups

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In last week’s blog, we talked about the consistent wear that all smiles endure throughout their lifetime, as well as how most individuals can benefit from a teeth-whitening procedure. Indeed, cosmetic dentistry aids in enhancing the appearance of our smile, but it is important not to neglect its health and function as well. In fact,… Read more »

Your Smile Can Benefit From Whitening

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Because our grins come into contact with so many factors that negatively impact them, teeth whitening is a process sought by a significant number of people. Indeed, your smile’s strength, function, structure, and appearance all face countless threats from day-to day activities, and it is up to us to take care of them and make… Read more »

Three Situations That Utilize Crowns

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Whereas the main goal of preventive dentistry is to utilize resources and proper treatment to prevent the onset of threats to your oral health, restorative dentistry’s main goal is to provide an effective solution to aid in situations where preventive dentistry fails. Indeed, your dentist’s main goal is to do what is best for the… Read more »

Why Oral Function Matters

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It goes without saying that your health is the top priority to consider when it comes to making decisions about your smile. While nearly every individual strives to maintain a beautiful grin for life, sometimes concerns threaten its integrity and cause your grin to diminish in function. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist will… Read more »