Category: Restorative Dentistry

There is a term for how the upper and lower jaw fits together. It is called occlusion, and it is a natural fit for most people. However, there are some individuals whose teeth are not properly aligned. When this happens, it is known as traumatic occlusion, or you could say that they have a “bad… Read more »

As you go through life, you may experience different things that affect how your overall smile looks. These may include tooth decay, a chipped tooth, or maybe a tooth extraction that has left a gap in your smile. When instances like these arise, your Leawood, KS, dentist can help with restorative dentistry options, which will… Read more »

There may come a time when you might have to have a tooth extracted. While this is not something you want, it could be needed due to decay or other oral health issues. The space where your tooth once was can be replaced with a dental implant as long as there is no bone loss…. Read more »

Occlusion is how your lower and upper jaw fits together. For most patients, it is a natural fit. However, for some patients, their teeth are not properly aligned and they have traumatic occlusion, also known as a “bad bite.” There is not enough space for all the teeth to be in line. This affects how… Read more »

Life happens, and things may have affected your teeth that you would like to change. Maybe you got a tooth chipped. Or perhaps decay has worn down some of your teeth. Whatever the situation, your Leawood, KS, dentist can rebuild your smile through restorative dentistry. Specific treatments are available to help you avoid losing a… Read more »

When decay infects a tooth, we can often treat it with a filling or a root canal procedure. If it is chipped or broken, a dental crown can usually restore it. However, there are some situations when restorative dentistry is unable to save the tooth, and your Leawood, KS, dentist has to extract it. When… Read more »

Whether due to age or accident, some patients may lose all or a lot of their teeth sometime in their lives. When this happens, a person’s oral health is compromised, not to mention, their self-confidence when they smile. For those who have lost multiple teeth, your Leawood, KS, dentist offers restorative options, such as dentures…. Read more »

Much like how trees are connected to the earth, your teeth are connected to your jawbone via roots, which are important for the structure of them and for your overall oral health. The American College of Prosthodontists says that almost 200 million U.S. citizens are missing at least one tooth. When you are missing a… Read more »

A smile’s look is primarily affected by stains. However, other issues like chipped teeth, cracks, and gaps all play into its appearance. While you can address stains with a teeth-whitening treatment, it won’t fix those other things. But with bonding and contouring, your Leawood, KS, dentist can help you achieve the look you want for… Read more »

We all want to have a beautiful smile, one in which all our teeth are clean and showing. Some of us, though, may have gaps. These gaps, while sometimes not aesthetically pleasing, can also affect your oral health. If you have a missing tooth, or if you are having difficulty chewing because one is missing,… Read more »