Category: Restorative Dentistry

How Does A Dental Crown Protect Your Teeth?

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It is true that our grins endure a number of factors on the daily that can contribute to their structural, functional, and even cosmetic downfall. While preventive dentistry is the core of a healthy smile, sometimes accidents occur that warrant the need for restorative treatments. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist is going to… Read more »

Is Your Cavity Causing Sharp Pains?

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It’s no surprise that when it comes to your oral health, infection and decay can certainly complicate the situation. Considering its common yet complex nature, it can be treated effectively with the level of success being higher the sooner treatment is sought. If allowed to progress, however, it can cause significant damage that may require… Read more »

It’s Time To Address That Cavity

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Dental decay is a common concern that a number of people must deal with. In fact, it is one of the biggest threats to your oral health. Indeed, this phenomenon affects millions of people every year, and it can progress in a variety of stages, wreaking havoc on your otherwise healthy grin. In today’s blog,… Read more »

How A Crown Protects An Injured Or Unhealthy Tooth

Our teeth can remain healthy for many years with proper care thanks to the strength of our enamel. While enamel is a remarkably tough substance, it is not completely invincible; when problems do affect our teeth, we need restorative dental work because enamel is limited in its ability to recover from damage naturally. If a… Read more »

When Oral Bacteria Infect Your Inner Tooth

Periostitis tooth - Lump on Gum Above Tooth. Medically accurate dental 3D illustration

While it may not be at the forefront of your mind at all times, your oral health is important to keep track of. Indeed, a consistent combination of brushing and flossing, attending your regularly scheduled appointments, and making sure to pay attention to the foods and beverages you consume can bring your smile a long… Read more »

Negative Effects Of Not Treating A Cavity

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It goes without saying that noticeably major concerns such as a broken bone or dislodged tooth are circumstances in which people know to act with expediency to remedy. Other circumstances such as an aching tooth or mild discomfort, however, are concerns that most tend to wait out. Indeed, the common mindset is that if a… Read more »

How Your Insomnia is Affecting Your Oral Health

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With hectic schedules and so much to do in a day, sometimes you are not able to get a full night’s rest to properly recharge. Indeed, a restless night and grogginess in the morning tend not to be a significant concern many people pay mind to, let alone believe it has anything to do with… Read more »

Treating Internal Tooth Decay

As one of the most common dental concerns that nearly everyone is familiar with, tooth decay can affect your oral health in a number of ways. For instance, it can cause the development of cavities, infect the interior regions of an oral structure, and even cause you to completely lose a tooth. While the latter… Read more »

Bridging the Gap Between Teeth

While there are a number of adults who are fortunate to maintain a lifelong smile, there is still a number that are not, often enduring structural loss. What’s more, once a tooth must be removed, your chances of losing other surrounding structures increases drastically, caused by factors such as decay, infection, and more. In today’s… Read more »

Allowing Your Tooth to Heal with a Dental Crown

Preparated premolar tooth and dental metal-ceramic crown. Medically accurate 3D illustration

Making sure your teeth are healthy and taken care of goes a little bit further than routine preventive care at home. In fact, the standard practice is a combination of brushing and flossing, paying mind to what foods and beverages you consume, and attending scheduled checkups at least twice a year. Indeed, falling short on… Read more »