Category: Family Dentistry

The Keys to Successful Preventive Dental Care

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 »

What an Optimal Checkup and Cleaning Means

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 »

Understanding Cavities And Their Prevention

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 »

What Takes Place During A Root Canal Treatment

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 »

Time To Book Your Spring Break Appointments With Us!

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 »

We Can Provide Care For Sensitive Teeth

Are you scared to bite into an ice cream bar because you are worried that it will make your teeth hurt? Or maybe hot liquids, like coffee or tea, make you wince when you drink them. Perhaps you avoid brushing or flossing much because it does not feel good. If you are experiencing things like… Read more »

What You Need To Know About Plaque And Tartar

When you visit your Leawood, KS, dentist, you may hear the words plaque and tartar, two things that can compromise your oral health. In fact, if left untreated, a buildup of plaque can lead to gum disease. And if that is not treated early, it could lead to a whole host of other issues that… Read more »

How To Maintain Your Dental Health When You Are Sick

This is the season that brings with it a cold, wintery mix of sleet and snow to some parts of the world. Other parts may be a little sunnier. But one thing everyone has in common this season is that they are more susceptible to colds and the flu. If you are feeling a bit… Read more »

What You Need To Know About Wisdom Teeth

As you go through life, you will find that your teeth may change. Some may move. Some may change color. Some may become chipped or cracked. And when you are younger, you will lose some but they will be replaced with new ones. Specifically, in your late teenage years, a third set of molars will… Read more »

Reasons Why You May Have Bad Breath

No one enjoys being told their breath is bad. It can be embarrassing. But having bad breath on occasion is common. It can be caused by what you eat or drink, and it can quickly be remedied by brushing your teeth, swishing around mouthwash, or chewing gum. What you have to really be aware of,… Read more »