Category: Restorative Dentistry

When you have lost a tooth, or suffered from the loss of several teeth, then the health and function, as well as the beauty, of your smile can suffer. To avoid major complications and restore your ability to smile with confidence, you need a dental prosthetic. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist looks at… Read more »

Though you may think losing a tooth as an adult is the worst thing that can happen to a person’s smile, on the contrary, there are several factors that could be worse. For instance, a permanent tooth may not come back, but removing an infected tooth prevents the infection from affecting surrounding teeth and wreaking… Read more »

When it comes down to it, nobody wants to lose a natural tooth in their adult lives. After all, these structures are considered to be permanent, meaning once they are gone, they are gone for good. Though tooth loss might be the farthest thing from someone’s mind right now, it is important to recognize the… Read more »

Your teeth are among the strongest bones in the human body, and while it may take a lot to cause significant damage to your oral health, it is best not to test the limits of what your smile can endure. Indeed, your teeth are far from indestructible, so when they experience issues such as infections,… Read more »

Everyone deserves the chance to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin, and for many, this begins with their smile’s appearance. Indeed, a bright, jubilant, and clean smile is a goal that many seek to accomplish, and there are several options out there to help you achieve these goals. Bear in mind, however, that… Read more »

In our most recent blog post, we discussed a few different instances in which your dentist might recommend the help of a dental crown, and how these dental restorations offered versatility in terms of addressing your needs. At its core, the root of most issues warranting restorative dental care involves oral bacteria, and failing to… Read more »

Ensuring your smile’s health is enough to withstand a lifetime of wear and tear begins by learning adequate oral health practices from a young age. As a matter of fact, our team encourages patients to start teaching their little ones the ins and outs of preventive dental care as soon as possible. Indeed, there are… Read more »

Dental infections are particularly problematic, as they often set in and occur without a person’s knowledge, at least initially. Indeed, infections such as tooth decay and gum disease are caused by hyperactive oral bacteria wreaking havoc on your grin, and unfortunately, this occurs on a microscopic level. While restorative dental care can help mitigate the… Read more »

While you may have believed that your parents made you brush your teeth as a child simply as a means of making you do something you did not want to do, in reality, it was needed. Indeed, your grin is the subject of constant attack, and there are more threats to it than can be… Read more »