Schedule Your Back-To-School Checkup

Cute little girl sitting on dental chair and having dental treatment.Whether you are aware of it or not, your smile is highly influenced by various aspects and elements it comes into contact with. Indeed, from the foods you eat to the level of preventive care you practice and everything in-between, there is not much that your grin is completely protected from. With this in mind, your dentist places a strong emphasis on the need for routine preventive care, including attending your regular checkups and cleanings. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the need for regular checkups and cleanings, and encourages our patients to schedule their visits before school begins.

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Why You Should Prioritize Preventive Care

Tooth brushes in glassLooking and feeling your best can mean a lot, but for many, it means sporting a vibrant and youthful smile. Indeed, your grin is oftentimes the first thing someone notices about you, and it can communicate a surprising amount. From your hygiene habits to your level of confidence and happiness with life, there is not much a smile cannot discern. Still, in order to maintain a jubilant and vibrant grin, you must take care to provide regular dental prevention. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the need for preventive practices, as well as what steps you can take to ensure a healthier grin.

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Perfecting Your Grin With Dental Veneers

Joyful male is lying in chair and looking into mirror while being delighted with dentist workWhile it may not be the first thing to come to mind when discussing your oral health, your smile’s appearance is an important factor you do not want to forget. After all, we as a society tend to place a heavy emphasis on a bright and vibrant grin, but maintaining such an appearance is not a walk in the park. Indeed, caring for your grin’s appearance can be complicated by a number of daily experiences and practices, and as such, we want to help you achieve the finish you have always dreamed of. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist explores the benefits of perfecting your smile with porcelain veneers and how our team can help you get started.

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Bonding And Contouring Addresses Blemishes

Young beautiful woman touching clean fresh face skin . Anti aging concept. Facial treatment . Cosmetology , Beauty and spa. Isolated on whiteTaking care of your smile is a much more involved process than you might have initially imagined. While you may be aware of the preventive responsibilities required to promote appropriate oral health, it is important to recognize that there is also value in your cosmetic dental health as well. In fact, a person’s confidence and self-worth have been shown to be tied to one’s smile appearance, and nothing is worse than sporting a grin a crack away from perfection. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the process of bonding and contouring, as well as how it helps address noticeable cracks or chips on the surface level.

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Professional Teeth Whitening To Erase Stains

Enthusiastic white girl with long shiny hair laughing on orange background. Excited european woman posing with sincere smile.Protecting your smile from every factor that poses a negative threat to your health is a daunting challenge to undertake, but it is one that is essential for maintaining a lifelong, healthy smile. Indeed, there are several factors that come into contact with your teeth and other oral structures throughout your life and, unfortunately, not nearly as many natural defenses to fend them off. For some, however, the issue may not be a significant infection, but rather, a surface-level stain. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the value in cosmetic dental care and how teeth whitening can enhance your smile’s shine.

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Ways Implants Address Your Smile’s Function

Dental surgery. Tooth implant cut vector illustration. Healthy teeth and dental implant, stomatology poster. Implant dental metal screw in gumTaking care of your smile is a process that requires treatment from a number of sources. For example, it is important to brush and floss at home to keep plaque and tartar deposits from forming, just as it is imperative you attend your routine checkup and cleaning. What’s more? Even the foods and beverages you consume influence your smile in some manner, meaning your grin is not safe from virtually anything. Fortunately, dental restorations may be able to help. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the need for replacing missing teeth as an adult and how implants can help.

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Understand Your Sedation Options

sedation dentistryWe get it; many people find going to the dentist stressful and are uncomfortable throughout their visit. While we always strive to provide our patients with a relaxing environment that is soothing, some individuals remain tense. This is completely natural, and we encourage you to let us know about any trepidation you may have. This way, we can better tailor our services to meet your needs. One of the ways that we can help increase your comfort is by providing you with dental sedation. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the sedation options we offer and the situations in which each is warranted.  (more…)

Time To Consider Root Canal Therapy?

Caries tooth. Decay pulpit dental problem procedure root vector tooth medical pictures. Dental medicine, medical procedure, healthy cavity illustrationWhether you are aware of it or not, taking care of your smile is a lifelong process that requires every bit of attention and energy as you are willing to put in. While you may be doing everything in your power to fend off threats such as plaque and tartar, bear in mind that your natural defenses are few and far between. As such, your at-home routine requires a bit more effort to maintain. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at situations in which a dental filling cannot help significant decay, and how root canal therapy may be your answer.

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