Schedule Your Checkup Before The New Year

African american male dentist making treatment in modern clinicYour preventive dental routine includes a number of steps that are essential to upholding your smile’s health and ensuring your grin is protected from dangerous bacteria and infection. Indeed, there are countless factors that influence your grin, and it is up to you to keep it clean and protected. Your dentist recommends a regimen of at-home care, but no routine would be complete without regular dental examinations and cleanings. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist reminds our patients to schedule their routine checkups before the year is out, as well as utilize your benefits before it is too late.

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Ways Flossing Benefits Your Smile

Woman looking in the bathroom mirror and using dental floss to clean her teeth. Reflection of woman in bathroom mirror while brushing teeth in morning.It goes without saying that preventive dental care is the name of the game when it comes to caring for your smile. After all, your only real line of defense is dental enamel, and while it may be the strongest substance in the human body, it is far from indestructible. As a result, we must take strides to provide consistent care in any way that we can, but what exactly does this mean for your standard routine? In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the major benefits of flossing after meals, including how it helps optimize your gum health and protection.

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Actions That Lead to Effective Prevention

Little toddler boy child holding magnifying glass and showing frWhether you learned from a young age that your smile’s health matters significantly or you received a later start but are on track now, two things remain consistent. First, dental prevention is your major line of defense against harmful bacteria and infection. Second, oral bacteria, infection, decay, and more are always attempting to compromise your smile and they never truly cease. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at the role of your preventive dental routine when it comes to maintaining a lifelong smile, and how our team can help.

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Better Care For Tiny Smiles

child girl brushes her teeth with a bamboo toothbrush. concept: environmental care, zero waste, ecologyIt goes without saying that the last thing a person wants to experience is the loss of one or more teeth. Indeed, tooth loss is a phenomenon caused by a variety of factors, and the sooner you seek treatment, the better off your smile will be. While restorative dentistry is excellent at mitigating already-present concerns, your best line of defense is simply to practice a well-rounded preventive dental routine. But just how early should you start? In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the importance of instilling excellent preventive practices at a young age, as well as what you should know about better care for younger smiles.

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Major Functions of Dental Implants

Dental titanium aesthetic orthodontic tooth implant in dentists mouth teeth model closeup isolated.Taking care of your smile involves having an in-depth understanding of what at-home care you require, as well as what factors may be negatively influencing your grin. Indeed, there are more considerations to make than can be counted on both hands, and this is why your routine preventive appointment is necessary to attend. Still, sometimes the only option to preserve your oral health involves having a structure removed, but leaving the open gap can lead to complications as well. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the major benefits of dental implants, including how it increases overall oral function.

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What To Know About Cigarettes And Your Teeth

smiley woman with yellow dirty teeth holding cigaretteIt goes without saying that there are a significant number of factors that pose a threat to the integrity of your smile. Though some such as tooth decay and gum disease may be relatively well-known, there are vastly more issues that you might not even be aware pose a threat to your grin to begin with. One such instance that you hear about is that cigarettes are bad for your teeth, but just how bad are they? In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist examines the effects of tobacco use and your smile, as well as what steps you can take to prioritize your oral health.

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What Is Gum Disease, Really?

GUM DISEASE  Medical concept Doctor Gum disease stagesDoing what needs to be done to keep up with your smile’s health means scheduling emergency visits sometimes. It also means taking strides to practice a thorough preventive dental routine at home, as well as attending your six-month appointments so that our team can properly assess your grin for underlying concerns and how to address them. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist will discuss the impact of gum disease, and what steps you can take to ensure proper periodontal health.

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How We Address Your Dental Emergency

African american woman over isolated background covering mouth with handsEnsuring that you are relaxed and at ease during your dental visit is one of our top priorities, right up there with your overall oral health. Indeed, we want to do what we can to help you feel comfortable about your visit, as well as excited to care for your smile. Bear in mind, however, that sometimes circumstances occur outside of your control, and it is the manner in which you respond to the situation that impacts the outcome. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses what happens during a dental emergency, as well as what steps our team takes to prioritize your oral health.

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We Can Ensure You Are Comfortable And Relaxed

sedation dentistryWe believe in providing the best possible dental care to our patients, and a major part of this is making sure they are relaxed and comfortable in our office. We know that many feel strong anxiety and fear when visiting the dentist, so we want to alleviate this whenever possible. After all, one is less likely to visit us for check-ups and exams if they are overcome with nervousness. Because of this, we are proud to provide sedation to our patients. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the different kinds of sedation we offer. (more…)

Are Cracks Emergencies Or Cosmetic Concerns?

Cracked tooth, splitted. Medically accurate 3D illustrationYour smile says a lot about you. It communicates your confidence, happiness, and you’re your level of oral care. As such, many people place a great emphasis on how their grin looks, taking care to provide the extra care that keeps it looking bright and youthful. Bear in mind, however, that even a minor blemish of any sort can drastically impact a person’s view of their grin, and sometimes this results in an even bigger concern. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist will discuss what your treatment options are when encountering a chip or a crack, as well as how to determine its severity.

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