There’s a good reason why dental plaque is the main focus of your dental hygiene routine. However, the gravity of that reason can sometimes be lost when talking about good dental hygiene practices. In addition to emphasizing the importance of cleaning teeth on a regular basis, it’s also important to remember the reason why it’s… Read more »
When it comes to taking good care of your teeth and oral health, much of the focus revolves around cleaning your teeth on a consistent basis. While consistently clean teeth are the basis of a healthy smile, your oral health relies on more than just your toothbrush and floss. The key to good preventive care… Read more »
One of the best ways to stay on top of good overall health is keep your mouth consistently healthy and free of disease. In addition to the havoc that things like tooth decay and gum disease can wreak on your oral health, they can also impact your immune system’s ability to function properly in several… Read more »
If you took careful stock of your dental hygiene practices every day, there’s a good chance that there’s room for improvement in at least one area. Perhaps you could pay more attention when you’re brushing and flossing your teeth, or use a little less force when you pass your toothbrush over your tooth enamel. You… Read more »
Some of the most common dental treatments are similar for everyone. For instance, routine dental cleanings always involve carefully and thoroughly cleaning away plaque and tartar from your teeth. However, given the unique nature of everyone’s oral health, most dental treatments have to be customized to meet everyone’s specific needs. For example, if you develop… Read more »
Preventive dental care is the most frequently performed type of dentistry, and for good reason. The best way to keep your smile healthy and beautiful on a consistent basis is to prevent any oral health concerns from developing. However, exactly what preventive dental care means isn’t always clear to everyone. In addition to visiting your… Read more »
Keeping up with your checkup and cleaning appointments by attending them on schedule every time doesn’t seem like much of a challenge when every visit goes smoothly. For some people, even a simple checkup and cleaning can seem like a chore if they fear they have an issue and will likely need to schedule further… Read more »
It was Valentine’s Day recently, a holiday that is known for its celebration of chocolate and other sweet items. While these treats are tasty, too often sugary foods can cause cavities. Oh, but you have been keeping up with your good dental habits, like daily brushing and flossing, yes? That is great. However, sometimes a… Read more »
Visiting your Leawood, KS, dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings is a great way for you to stay on top of your dental health. It lets us thoroughly and carefully examine your teeth and look for any issues, like cavities and tooth decay. If these things are detected early, we can address them with treatments… Read more »
We are starting to see the end of the winter season. With the thaw of cold weather comes the fresh breezes of spring and the flowering of trees and plants. The change of season is a good time to change out your toothbrush and to make plans for your family’s dental health, too. With many… Read more »
Tooth loss can lead to embarrassment and also cause major issues with your daily life and overall oral health. To…
When you have misshapen teeth, permanent teeth stains, or even gaps between your teeth, you need treatment to obtain a…
Our team understands that some people have serious phobias of the dentist, or that they may have special needs that…