The idea of attending a dental visit can be a frightening experience for some, as a sort of fear of the unknown may make individuals feel uneasy. While most dental procedures and treatments are relatively conservative in nature, others may require more extensive work to complete, thus only adding fire to the flame. In today’s… Read more »
While scenarios involving tooth pain or other oral concerns can be difficult to ignore, there are also a number of issues that you may not even be aware are taking place. For instance, the early warning signs of decay, infection, and more can be hard to identify without the help of a professional. What’s more,… Read more »
Your oral health is affected by a myriad of factors ranging in severity, meaning that decay or misalignment are not your only concerns. Indeed, taking care of your grin is more involved than the average person thinks, as you are constantly battling with issues aiming to compromise your structural integrity. What’s more, ensuring a healthy… Read more »
From a young age, we often have memories of our parents consistently telling us to brush our teeth. At the time, it may feel unnecessary to do so often, and we probably attempted to get away with not doing so at one point or another. Now as adults, brushing is just another step in the… Read more »
As the most common dental concern impacting the United States, periodontal disease affects roughly 3 million U.S. adults annually. What’s more, many of those adults will experience tooth loss to varying degrees as a direct result coupled with uncertainty for when to seek help until it has already become too late. In today’s blog, your… Read more »
While gingivitis can be a common issue, it is not one to take lightly. When periodontal problems go unaddressed, they can worsen in time, which leads to more difficulties with treatment, and a greater risk for tooth loss. Advanced gum disease can even interfere with your ability to manage other health conditions! At our Leawood,… Read more »
As we move forward with 2021 and lean into the second month of this year, our team encourages you to take a look at to do’s that may not have been addressed in January. After all, the new year often holds high hopes for a number of factors one wishes to address, but sometimes every… Read more »
It is never too early to begin teaching excellent oral hygiene habits to your little ones, especially proper brushing and flossing. What’s more, the right combination of preventive care at home, maintaining a healthy diet, and attending routinely schedule dental visits can contribute to a lifelong smile and avoid the need for extensive treatment such… Read more »
From a young age, we are informed about what happens when we do not stay on top of our oral hygiene. Indeed, tooth decay affects many individuals in one form or another, whether it is the development of a single cavity on a structure or if it has progressed to a point of loss. Typically,… Read more »
From a young age we are told the importance of maintaining a healthy and happy smile. We are told to brush and floss regularly, and that if we keep up with that, we would be able to have a lifelong dazzling smile. The fact of the matter is, however, that flossing and brushing are only… Read more »
When you have an infection, this is a serious problem that occurs deep in the interior of your tooth. You…
When you need treatment for a cavity or damaged tooth, or if you have missing teeth, you need treatment. With…
Cavities don’t just impact smiles in adulthood, they can form in little smiles too! Without treatment, they can lead to…