Category: Restorative Dentistry

A Dental Implant Can Help If You’re Missing A Tooth

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 »

Bonding And Contouring The Smile You Want

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 »

Dental Bridges Can Help Improve Your Oral Health

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 »

A Crowning Achievement For Your Teeth

As strong as they are, teeth can sometimes break or become weaker. This doesn’t have to be the end of them, though. There are ways you can save a tooth and reinforce its natural structures. It is called a dental crown, and it is one of the restorative dentistry services that your  Leawood, KS, dentist… Read more »

The Path to Needing Root Canal Treatment

Most people connect the term tooth decay with cavities and tooth fillings. That’s because cavities, which are depressions that decay causes to form in your tooth structure, are common, and fillings are the often the best way to treat them. However, tooth decay takes on a far more serious connotation when it’s allowed to progress… Read more »