The fact that cavities are common isn’t as much of a threat thanks to advanced dental treatments, such as custom tooth fillings. In fact, the practice of filling a tooth’s cavity to save it from tooth decay has long been a go-to solution for patients with cavities. Today, however, the process is much more advanced,… Read more »
The fact that you need root canal treatment is one thing, but understanding that need and the importance of the treatment is something else entirely. To many people, tooth decay is most widely recognized as the source of cavities. This connection can make them believe that their tooth decay can be treated with a filling,… Read more »
Dental crowns have lasted for centuries as a preferable solution for many different tooth concerns. The restorations are designed to mimic the size, shape, and contour of your healthy, natural tooth, and by placing it over your compromised tooth structure, you can restore most of the tooth’s vital functions. As dental technologies and materials have… Read more »
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 »
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…