Revisiting Your Preventive Routine

White tooth and toothbrush with green bristles on pastel blue baIt goes without saying that your smile’s health is impressionable, to say the least. In other words, virtually every circumstance you can think of – from oral bacteria to germs, the foods you consume, and the level of your preventive dental care – negatively influences your oral health. While it can be difficult to stay on top of a thorough routine when you are feeling short of one-hundred percent, it is still crucial to be conscious of the barriers to great health that your grin faces daily. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at the need for an effective preventive dental routine and explains how you can upgrade parts of your routine for a better overall clean.

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Caring For Your Smile While Ill

Portrait of sick African American woman sneezes in white tissue, suffers from rhinitis and running nose, has allergy on something, looks unhealthy, feels unwell. Symptoms of cold or allergy.Your smile’s health is an important factor to consider when brushing your teeth, consuming meals, and a host of other circumstances. Indeed, your teeth and other structures are integral to oral function, structural stability, and of course, a complete appearance. When it comes to consistent care, however, there may be instances that complicate this process, thus causing health problems overall. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at the complications that can arise when you become ill, and how you can provide the best level of care during this time.

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Have You Heard About Tooth Jewelry?

Have You Heard About Tooth Jewelry?It goes without saying that your smile is one of your greatest assets, and everyone’s smile says a lot about them. For example, a bright, jubilant grin can indicate an overall sense of confidence in oneself and happiness. Just as this is the case, the opposite is true as well. This means that people who endure noticeable blemishes in their grins may feel less confident to show their smile, and this is the last thing your dentist wants. Because everyone’s smile deserves a chance to shine, our team provides a few cosmetic dental options to help enhance your grin. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist shares how tooth jewelry can set your smile above the rest, and how our team can help.

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Let’s Schedule Your Dental Filling

Process of filling on fake toothTaking care of your smile is a lifelong endeavor, and sometimes patients can benefit from updating their at-home practices. Indeed, it is extremely difficult to anticipate every situation, and certain circumstances such as incorrect wisdom tooth development or teeth grinding may place your oral health at an unexpected disadvantage. In cases such as these, it is best to seek treatment efficiently rather than waiting. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses what happens when you receive a tooth cavity and how a dental filling provides a number of major benefits.

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Should You Remove Your Wisdom Teeth?

Wisdom tooth xray view. Medically accurate tooth 3D illustrationIt goes without saying that oral health concerns are phenomena that will influence your smile’s health for the rest of your life. Indeed, these complications can begin as soon as you develop your first tooth, and lifelong treatment is a must. Though traditional concerns such as gum disease and tooth decay are often at the top of the list in terms of frequency, bear in mind that there are a variety of other unique ways that your smile’s health can be affected. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the influence your wisdom teeth have on your smile, and how our team can help.

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Taking A Look At Periodontal Concerns

Portrait middle aged woman with sensitive tooth ache, crown problem crying from pain, touching outside mouth with hand isolated orange background. Negative emotion, facial expression feeling, healthThough loving their smile is a goal many individuals strive to achieve, that does not mean that it is an easy goal to acquire. Indeed, it is important to recognize that various bacteria, infections, and more can cause damage to your smile, even impacting it permanently. This same concept applies to surface-level issues, and this is why dentistry has expanded to include cosmetic concerns as well. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist investigates best practices for gum care, as well as why it is necessary to practice periodontal care.

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We Can Help Brighten Your Smile

teeth whiteningIt is completely normal to not feel totally secure in the way your smile looks. In fact, many of us would prefer if our teeth were a bit whiter. After all, you can walk up and down the aisles of your grocery store or pharmacy and see lots of toothpaste, mouthwash, and strips boasting about their teeth-whitening abilities. If you have ever tried one of these over-the-counter options, you probably know the feeling of disappointment when the results are lackluster, to say the least. Fortunately, professional teeth-whitening actually does provide noticeable results. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the benefits of professional teeth whitening. (more…)

Ways To Lessen Your Dental Anxiety

comfortable at dentistMany people become anxious at the mere thought of visiting the dentist. Both children and adults, alike, suffer from immense stress when it comes to going in for dental procedures, and it can prevent them from receiving the oral care that they need. While this is certainly a prevalent problem for many, there are numerous ways to help improve this fear. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the ways to help alleviate your dental anxiety. (more…)

Children’s Dentistry Is Essential

children's dentistryBy providing your child with effective dental habits, you are setting them up for a lifetime of great oral health. You want them to understand the importance of taking care of their teeth, and when you start them young, you are giving them the opportunity to have these good habits ingrained for many years to come. While teaching a child about effective hygiene may seem daunting, we are here to help set them up for success when it comes to preventative care. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist talks about the importance of children’s dentistry and the services we provide. (more…)

Regular Oral Cancer Screenings Are Important

oral cancer screeningMaintaining the health of your mouth consists of more than regular brushing and flossing your teeth. While these are crucial habits, it is also essential to visit your dentist for checkups and cleanings. When you go to the office, it is also important that you are screened for oral cancer and other diseases in your mouth. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist talks about what we look for when you come in for a screening. (more…)