Enhancing Your Smile Through Tooth Jewelry

Close-up tooth piercing crystal isolated on a white backgroundIt goes without saying that the most important aspect to consider when it comes to taking care of your teeth is your oral health. After all, a bright and youthful smile cannot be achieved if there are underlying health complications such as tooth decay, infection, and missing teeth. Bear in mind, however, that this does not mean you should not seek treatment to enhance your grin’s shine or appearance either, and many people express an enhanced sense of confidence after receiving these treatments. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at the unique treatment you can seek to enhance your smile’s appearance, and how Twinkles® tooth jewelry can help.

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Solutions For Noticeable Gaps

ceramic crowns of human teeth closeup macro isolate on black background. The concept aesthetic dentistryProviding protection for your smile can take a number of forms, including a dental crown placed over a tooth, periodontal cleaning to remove deposits of plaque on your roots, and even replacing one or more missing teeth. What’s more? Each case is unique, and what your treatment looks like will depend largely on your situation and your needs. But what happens when you permanently lose one or more teeth, and how can your function be restored? In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at circumstances in which people lose multiple structures, and how a dental bridge restoration can help in more ways than one.

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Providing Protection With Dental Crowns

processing and correction of the dental crown. laboratoryWhile your dental enamel might be the strongest substance in the human body, bear in mind that it can still be damaged. Indeed, once your enamel is gone, there is nothing separating your teeth from the dangers of oral bacteria, infection, decay, and much more. As such, there are practices out there that can help keep your enamel strong but bear in mind that sometimes infection sets in faster than you might expect. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the ways restorative dentistry can help eliminate damage and infection, and how dental crown restorations protect your structures in a few different ways.

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Mitigating Damage With Root Canal Therapy

Full Obturation of Root Canal Systems On Teeth X-RayBy now you are likely aware of some of the many threats that are constantly trying to compromise your smile’s health, including dental decay, infection, and tooth loss. While you may be doing everything you can to ensure proper oral health and care, sometimes complications can develop at a much more rapid rate than expected. In cases like this, it is always better to act sooner rather than later in order to give your smile the best chance. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist explains how tooth roots become infected due to spreading decay, and how a root canal procedure can help mitigate this damage.

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Major Benefits Of Composite Resin Fillings

Happy woman take care tooth and holding toothbrush Young lady brushing her teeth Beautiful asian girl has beautiful tooth, white teeth   nice tooth alignment Yellow background, copy space Dental careIt goes without saying that the last thing a person wants to experience is losing one or more teeth permanently. Indeed, while advances in dental technology have made it possible to replace lost structures in a lifelike manner that also considers function, the ultimate goal is to maintain a healthy smile for life. In order to do this effectively, however, it takes consistent oral health care and seeking treatment sooner rather than later to give your smile the best odds. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist explains how dental – one of the most common concerns – can be addressed simply by seeking immediate treatment, and how dental fillings can help.

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Solutions For Replacing Lost Teeth Roots

Tooth implant disassembled (done in 3d, isolated)Taking care of your smile involves many moving parts, and while you may take care to brush your teeth daily, understand that this is only the beginning. Nobody wants to lose a tooth permanently, and for most people, this is not a fear that is currently at the top of their radar. Once infection or decay sets in, however, this becomes even more of a reality. Fortunately, there are treatments that can help. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist explores the need for tooth replacement, and how dental implants can help restore your oral function.

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Things To Know About Periodontal Infection

Human teeth closeup with dental plaque and inflammation of gingivitis. Concept of brushing teeth and poor hygieneIt goes without saying that there are more factors that pose a threat to your oral health than you can count on both hands. Indeed, from the moment you are born, your smile is on the defensive protecting you from these concerns. What’s more? They do not cease with age, meaning a consistent preventive routine is necessary to preserve your grin’s integrity for life. Still, however, you may be taking all of the necessary precautions, and yet life may have a different plan. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist explores what happens when you neglect to floss your teeth, and how periodontal infection can worsen with time.

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Understanding The Causes Behind TMJ Disorder

TMD and TMJ concept: Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorder. Old Asia woman hand on cheek face as suffering from facial pain, mumps or toothacheThe threats of tooth decay, gum disease, and more are constant struggles every person has to deal with when it comes to taking care of their smile. Indeed, these are only a few common issues people experience, but the truth of the matter is that nearly everything can negatively influence your oral health, especially if you are not taking the necessary steps needed to provide a great foundation for protection. One such issue involves developing a troubling jaw dysfunction that makes everyday tasks more difficult. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist explains the causes behind TMJ disorder, and how you can seek treatment that restores jaw function.

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Protecting Your Smile From Common Concerns

Plaque disclosing tablets in work. Before and after - effect. close up photo of young boy tooth. Dental plaque pill concept.Brushing your teeth consistently and attending routine dental visits is necessary for maintaining a lifelong smile. Indeed, there are countless concerns that threaten your grin’s integrity, and your best option for mitigating their affects includes participating in an involved preventive dental routine. Still, however, neglecting some aspects such as your gums or tongue can lead to even more issues, which is why it is important to recognize some of the common threats you face daily. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist explores a few common oral health concerns that complicate your grin’s health, and how you can take strides to prevent them.

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Time For Your Routine Dental Examination?

hand squeezes a toothpaste onto a toothbrush on a green background close-up. dental and oral care tooth decay.Believe it or not, Fall is nearly here! That means spending time with family, enjoying a break from school and work, and indulging in some holiday classics. Indeed, this year has flown by for many, and finally being able to go out and resume life following the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has been a dream for many. Keep in mind though that just as the Fall season approaches, so does your routine dental examination and cleaning. In today’s blog, your  Leawood, KS dentist details the importance of attending your dental examination at least twice a year, as well as what benefits you can look forward to in your next visit.

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