When you experience the potential warning signs of gum disease, we want to take action to manage the issue and protect your smile from the stages linked to adult tooth loss. A deep cleaning, also known as a scaling and root planing, can make this possible. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about… Read more »
Most people will suffer from some form of periodontal disease in their lifetime. However, this disease must be managed in order to prevent inflammatory diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about how we arrest the periodontal disease process to protect your overall health and wellness.
While your teeth are certainly vital to the lasting integrity of your smile, there is more to the mouth. Do not overlook the importance of your gum tissue in keeping your oral health at a high level. The periodontal tissue provides an integral part of holding the teeth. In addition, this material creates an antibacterial… Read more »
Taking care of your smile is a lifelong process, and one that often needs an update to reflect current best practices. Indeed, your teeth and all of the other structures contained within the oral cavity not only serve important roles that aid in functional tasks, but they also contribute to your overall oral health. With… Read more »
It goes without saying that among the various areas of dentistry, dental prevention is one of the most important to consider. After all, there are several factors out there that can negatively influence your oral health, and unfortunately, there are significantly fewer elements that can aid it. As such, you must take strides to practice… Read more »
Taking care of your smile is a process that will follow you well into adulthood. Part of the reason is that unaddressed bacteria can lead to bad hygiene and bad breath, but the majority of the reason is due to the need to protect your smile from infections and other concerns. Indeed, seeking regular preventive… Read more »
Brushing your teeth is an essential step to maintaining a healthy smile for life. Though you may be practicing this process every day, the truth is, it can easily become like second nature to the point that we do not put much thought into preventive care. Though you may think this is a good thing,… Read more »
Your preventive dental routine is an essential process to stay on top of, as it provides your primary line of defense against various oral health concerns. While dental prevention might not be a match against dental emergencies or chronic bruxism concerns, it absolutely fends off the harmful oral bacteria and germs that may persist and… Read more »
Providing care for your smile often means more than just brushing your teeth every morning. In fact, it can mean using a mouthguard to protect your structures, consuming fewer sweets to avoid cavities and other signs of decay, and even receiving additional treatment in the event something else occurs. Indeed, your oral care routine is… Read more »
Doing what needs to be done to keep up with your smile’s health means scheduling emergency visits sometimes. It also means taking strides to practice a thorough preventive dental routine at home, as well as attending your six-month appointments so that our team can properly assess your grin for underlying concerns and how to address… Read more »
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