If you suffer from unexplained and persistent headaches, it could be a sign of TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Disorder, also known as TMD. While this may be the cause of your pain, it can be difficult to identify without the help of a professional. Because of this, TMD is particularly frustrating, as headaches without a knowable cause can be distressing. Moreover, to complicate matters further, TMJ Disorder is often intertwined with bruxism, which is another name for consistent, unconscious teeth grinding. Bruxism can cause TMD and TMD can cause bruxism and each can cause sleep problems. Regardless of which comes first, it is important to treat both issues as soon as possible. When either is left untreated, you could require restorative procedures down the road. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses both disorders and the solutions we can provide to lessen your discomfort. (more…)
Looking To Address Years Of Difficult Stains?
For many of us, the ultimate goal is to maintain a bright and jubilant smile for life. We recognize that this starts early on in life, meaning it is important we learn effective preventive practices as soon as possible. Though dental prevention may do an excellent job of fending off bacterial threats and other concerns of the like, it, unfortunately, might not provide much in terms of keeping your smile bright and white. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the pros of seeking cosmetic treatment and how most adults can benefit from dental whitening at least once in their lives.
Steps For Taking Care Of Tiny Smiles
In order to maintain a healthy and strong smile for life, you should engage in quality preventive dental care. Indeed, your oral health is one of the most important factors to consider when seeking dental treatment, and the majority of its protection relies on your at-home preventive practices. Additionally, how early you start oral care plays a factor in the success of your smile, and our team encourages you to begin care with your little one as soon as possible. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the importance of taking care of younger smiles and what to know about children’s dentistry.
Is It Time For A Periodontal Cleaning?
It goes without saying that among the various areas of dentistry, dental prevention is one of the most important to consider. After all, there are several factors out there that can negatively influence your oral health, and unfortunately, there are significantly fewer elements that can aid it. As such, you must take strides to practice a well-rounded preventive routine, both in-office and at home. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a deeper look at the way gum infections and disease affect your oral health and offer a few options you can pursue to help.
Major Roles Of Your Dental Checkup
In our previous dental blog, we took a look at the ways oral cancer can affect anyone’s smile at any given time, as well as how our team offered oral cancer screenings in-office. Indeed, it is important to recognize that your smile is constantly on the defensive against various threats, and some may be considered less traditional than most. Still, getting the preventive care you need is a top priority, and our team wants to make it as easy and accessible as possible. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the importance of regular dental prevention and what you can expect from your checkup.
Scheduling Your Oral Cancer Screening
From an early age, your parents, guardians, family members, and dental professionals in your life have emphasized the importance of staying on top of your oral health. For most, this comes in the form of brushing and flossing regularly in addition to attending regular dental checkups and cleanings. What you might not be readily aware of, however, is that there is so much more that can negatively influence your oral health, making it important to take additional steps to ensure best practices. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist describes the need for oral cancer screenings and discusses how we perform yours during your routine checkup.
Ask Our Team About Sleep Apnea Treatment
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.
