Taking care of your smile is a process that you will practice for life, as the oral bacteria and other sources of potential harm never cease attacking. Indeed, from the moment you are born and well into adulthood, these concerns continue to pose a threat to the integrity of your smile. For some, infection may spread and set in faster than expected, and before they know it, they are having to make difficult decisions about removal and replacement. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the need for tooth replacement, and how we offer a few different options depending on your needs.
Keeping Your Teeth Healthy Through Halloween
Halloween is practically upon us, and many patient families are thrilled to celebrate the spooky season in full effect this year following the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, trick-or-treating for candy is a fun-filled experience for children, but it is important not to indulge too much in sticky, gummy, and sugary treats in order to protect your smile. As a matter of fact, too much of anything is bad, and the last thing your family wants to face is tooth loss due to too many sweets. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist offers a few tips to help prioritize your oral health and keep your teeth healthy through Halloween.
Steps To Address Consecutive Tooth Loss
In our previous blog, we discussed the many implications of losing your natural teeth. Though it is nobody’s first choice, tooth loss can affect you in more ways than you might have initially thought, and sometimes it may be the only solution left to consider when attempting to prioritize your oral health. Even still, having a structure extracted and not replacing it can lead to bigger complications and concerns, including the loss of multiple consecutive structures. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at situations in which you could benefit from a custom bridge restoration, as well as complications that could arise if you fail to seek treatment.
The Link Between Oral Function and Implants
It goes without saying that the last thing you want to be worried about is losing a permanent tooth, but the unfortunate truth of the matter is that for some, this is very much a reality. Indeed, taking care of your smile is a lifelong endeavor, and complications can sprout up left and right, even with consistent care. If a tooth must be removed for any reason, however, what does that mean for your oral health and function overall? In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the implications of maintaining an infected tooth, and how dental implants can benefit your health in a few different ways.
Are You At Risk For Gum Disease?
Gum disease – along with tooth decay, infection, and more – are among the major oral health concerns that we try so very hard to prevent throughout the courses of our lives. For instance, whenever we discover we have a small cavity, we seek restorative treatment such as a filling or a crown to prevent the infection from spreading, and so on and so forth. Bear in mind, however, that infection can spreader faster than most might think, and as such, we must act just as efficiently. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at the root causes of gum disease, as well as what steps you can take to minimize your chances of infection.
Ways You Can Benefit From Dental Crowns
The truth of the matter is that a multitude of daily activities, practices, and more can all influence your oral health. This includes certain foods that you eat, beverages you drink, and even the quality of your at-home dental routine. Because of this, it is even more necessary that you practice a thorough routine that tends to multiple areas of your smile. Even still, disease, infection, and more can set in rather quickly, and before you know it, you are in restorative dentistry territory. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the process of receiving a dental crown, as well as how they offer your smile a number of benefits.
What Your Diet Says About Oral Health
Food is one of the wonderful things in life that we need to survive, and in fact, a well-balanced diet is what gives us the energy to carry on through the day. Additionally, certain foods can impact your health, both physical and oral. Indeed, we all know that items such as sugars should be consumed in moderation, and a thorough preventive routine practiced so as to provide our smiles with the best chances of success. In today’s blog post, your Leawood, KS dentist would like to discuss the impact of a balanced diet on your smile’s health in lieu of World Food Day, which takes place this Sunday, October 24, 2021.
Treating Infection Through Root Canal Therapy
It goes without saying that routine preventive care is a must if you are looking to maintain a healthy smile for life. What’s more? Your preventive routine should consist of practices that pay attention to various structures contained in the oral cavity, not just your teeth. If you fall short in one or more areas, the chances of developing tooth decay, gum infection, and more increase significantly. In some cases, these issues develop at a faster rate than anticipated, and more extensive treatment is needed. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the role of root canal therapy in protecting and reinforcing your natural structures.
Encouraging Care For Little Smiles
The last thing you want is for a tooth to become infected or damaged due to tooth decay and bacteria. Indeed, your smile is constantly facing threats to its integrity, and as such, your dentist has likely emphasized the importance of an effective care routine. Though children’s grins are still developing, they should be treated with a similar mindset. Even though younger teeth will eventually fall out and be replaced with permanent adult structures, it is still important to practice an effective routine. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist explains why it is important to encourage effective dental care for your children, and how you can help them get excited about their smiles.
Major Benefits of Composite Resin Fillings
Your oral health is heavily influenced by a variety of factors. Some of these include tooth decay, gum infection, the types of foods or beverages you consume, and so much more. As such, it is imperative you take strides to ensure your smile is well protected. Bear in mind, however, that the list of threats is more extensive than you might expect, and even though you take excellent care of your structures, falling short in any one area of care may just be enough for a major threat to set in. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the need for restorative dentistry, and how composite fillings offer a number of benefits.
