It goes without saying that your smile endures a significant amount of wear and tear over the years. Not only do you have to worry about the types of foods and beverages you consume and how they can lead to staining, but too much sugar in your diet can promote cavities and dental decay. Moreover, these are only a fraction of the traditional issues a smile is plagued with, and nontraditional issues are on their own different playing field. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a detailed look at the effects of sleep apnea and shares what you can expect from treatment.
Understanding The Effects Of TMJ Disorder
Grinding your teeth is a complicated phenomenon, especially in its early stages. First, you must monitor it and make sure that it is not a chronic concern as opposed to a one-off experience. Moreover, many people might not even be aware that they are affected in the earlier stages, as it occurs when a person is unconscious in slumber. Still, it is important to do what you can to monitor any teeth grinding that occurs and seek appropriate treatment before it gets worse. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist furthers this discussion by examining the effects of TMJ disorder and describes how it can arise from untreated teeth grinding.
Don’t Let Bruxism Damage Your Smile
Maintaining a healthy, full, and complete smile is a goal that most all of us should have. After all, your oral structures are much more than just something to look at, and they serve an essential role when it comes to completing a host of routine tasks. Though they might be some of the strongest bones in the human body, your teeth are not indestructible, and as such, should be cared for in every possible way. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at the damaging effects of untreated teeth grinding, and how chronic bruxism can lead to even bigger concerns down the line.
Addressing Your Needs With Implant-Retained Options
This week’s set of blogs took a detailed look at the benefits of restorative dental prosthetics and how they can address varying degrees of tooth loss. While nobody’s first choice is to lose one or more of their natural teeth, sometimes tooth loss is inevitable. Still, that does not mean you have to go around sporting a noticeable gap in your smile, and not addressing your gap can lead to serious difficulties when it comes to functional tasks. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the functional benefits of dental implants and implant-retained options, as well as explains how our team can help.
Partial And Full Dentures For Function
In our most recent blog, our team took a deep dive into the way tooth loss follows a pattern when occurring as the result of dental decay. Indeed, losing a tooth is far from anyone’s first choice, and if it can be avoided, most would opt for the option that lets them keep their natural structures. Still, many times tooth loss can occur as the result of a physical accident or injury, and these types of concerns are unpredictable in nature. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at the way partial and full denture sets can help restore your smile’s appearance.
Addressing Patterned Tooth Loss
Tooth loss is a phenomenon that most of us are aware of but may seem out of reach. In theory, all we would have to do to ensure our smile stays healthy for life is stay on top of regular brushing and flossing, as well as attend routine checkups and cleanings. In practice, however, there are several factors and experiences that can result in losing one or more of your oral structures, and knowing your options is essential. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at the way tooth loss affects your oral health and offers solutions to meet your unique needs.
Replacing Lost Teeth With Implants
In our most recent blog, our team took a look at instances that might warrant a dental extraction and how this process could prove beneficial for your oral health. While nobody’s first choice is to lose a permanent adult tooth, sometimes it is unavoidable. It is important to keep in mind, however, that while an extraction can lead to relief and better overall health, it will have an impact on your smile’s ability to function normally as well. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist explains why it is important to have a missing tooth replaced, as well as how a dental implant can offer functional benefits.
Are You In Need Of A Dental Extraction?
Taking care of our smile is a process that will follow you well into adulthood. Though your teeth may be among the strongest bones in the human body, that does not mean they are safe from harm. As a matter of fact, there are several sources of harm that threaten your smile’s health and integrity, and unfortunately, there are not nearly as many natural defenses. Though you may be taking strides to provide the best protection for your grin, sometimes infections or other concerns may have something else in mind. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses why you may need an extraction at some point and how it can improve your health.
Removing Infection Through Root Canal Therapy
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 address these concerns in a timely manner can result in major infections such as tooth decay and gum disease. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist explains how dental decay spreads inward inside of a tooth, and how root canal therapy can help.
Understanding Benefits Of Dental Crowns
From a young age, we are taught about the importance of taking care of our smiles and that we must practice regular dental prevention in order to ensure a healthy, lifelong smile. Indeed, our grins could use all of the help they can get, as there are countless factors out there that pose a significant threat. These can range from the oral bacteria present in all mouths to the foods and beverages we consume and even to unexpected dental accidents and emergencies. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the benefits of dental crown technology and how restorative dentistry is needed to maintain healthy smiles.
