When people see us for damaged, decayed, or infected teeth, we often provide help with restorative dentistry. Fillings, crowns, and root canals can help us save the tooth. But what if an issue occurs that cannot be addressed with a restoration? To protect your smile, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about when and how we extract a tooth!
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If a tooth develops a cavity, we offer relief with a dental filling. But what if that cavity has become an infection? To stop discomfort and keep your tooth intact, we could offer an endodontic treatment known as a root canal. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about saving smiles with a safe and gentle root canal procedure.
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Do you have any anxiety or possibly a fear about seeing the dentist? We understand that for many, these fears are very real, and we will never minimize them. Instead, we will talk to you and choose calming medications to help ensure a positive experience. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about helping patients enjoy comfortable care with dental sedation.
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We want you and your family to enjoy your favorite Halloween treats and your trick or treating fun, but we also want you to avoid issues like tooth decay. With the right steps, you can lower your overall risk during Halloween and the holidays to come. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about preventing Halloween-related cavities.
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We don’t just offer care for adults. We also provide children’s dentistry to help little smiles of all ages avoid issues like tooth decay. We want to protect smiles from harm, and help kids better care for their own teeth and gums. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about protecting smiles with children’s dentistry.
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Do you have a popping or clicking sensation in your jaw? If so, this could be a warning sign of an issue known as TMJ disorder, or TMD. You could also be suffering from bruxism (chronic teeth grinding). Without treatment, this could mean strain on your smile and uncomfortable symptoms. Your teeth could eventually become damaged, increasing the risk of tooth decay and even dental infection. But we can help! In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about how we ease popping in your jaw and protect your overall oral health with an oral appliance.
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When you grind your teeth regularly, this nightly occurrence could damage teeth and lead to painful symptoms and complications. Which is why we want to offer treatment for chronic teeth grinding. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about how we diagnose and treat bruxism!
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Plaque and tartar buildup can irritate and inflame your gums. This buildup could then lead to gum disease and even the risk of periodontitis, the stage linked to adult tooth loss. But we can help fight severe buildup! In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about fighting gum disease with a scaling and root planing.
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We believe in family dentistry, providing care that helps everyone from the youngest member of your family to the oldest. With our approach, we can help prevent the onset of serious issues, or even address them in the early stages. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about keeping smiles strong and beautiful with family dentistry.
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When was the last time you saw us for a checkup and received an oral cancer screening? We urge our patients in adulthood to receive one at least once a year, and we offer them as part of our dental exams. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about the importance of routine and regular oral cancer screenings.
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When people see us for damaged, decayed, or infected teeth, we often provide help with restorative dentistry. Fillings, crowns, and…
If a tooth develops a cavity, we offer relief with a dental filling. But what if that cavity has become…
Do you have any anxiety or possibly a fear about seeing the dentist? We understand that for many, these fears…