When Decay Infects Your Tooth

Young woman is getting treatment in dentist's officeDecay is arguably the biggest threat to anyone’s oral health, and it is up to us to take the initiative to treat our smiles right with quality care. Indeed, excellent preventive care begins at an early age, and often requires much more effort than many tend to put in to it. Still, an understanding of the dangers and threats that can arise from the phenomenon is necessary in order to fully grasp why a well-rounded routine is needed in the first place. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist talks decay progression, and how it can impact your function and health by attacking the inside of a tooth.

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Preventing Oral Concerns With Checkups

歯磨き 歯ブラシIn last week’s blog, we talked about the consistent wear that all smiles endure throughout their lifetime, as well as how most individuals can benefit from a teeth-whitening procedure. Indeed, cosmetic dentistry aids in enhancing the appearance of our smile, but it is important not to neglect its health and function as well. In fact, the earlier you get started on an excellent preventive dental routine, the better. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at the importance of oral hygiene for children, and how attending routine checkups is necessary for optimal growth and development.

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Your Smile Can Benefit From Whitening

Beautiful young woman teeth. Close upBecause our grins come into contact with so many factors that negatively impact them, teeth whitening is a process sought by a significant number of people. Indeed, your smile’s strength, function, structure, and appearance all face countless threats from day-to day activities, and it is up to us to take care of them and make sure they are doing well. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at the cosmetic side of your dental procedure by explaining how your appearance can benefit from teeth whitening.

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Schedule Your Next Deep Clean

Plaque removal procedureWhile dental emergencies are often concerns that arise from incidents of physical damage or accidents, they can also occur due to poor hygiene or preventive management. Indeed, our grins are actually impacted by a number of threats and concerns out there, and sometimes they can develop at a rapid rate. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist will focus specifically on the common threat of periodontal disease and how our team can provide additional treatment to keep your smile healthy.

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How to Handle Your Dental Emergency

Doctor pressing button stomatology tooth healthcare on virtual panel medicine.Dentistry is often a blanket term given to any care or treatment to the oral cavity provided by a professional. When we unpack this term, we see that there are a number of specific areas, including preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, and even cosmetic dentistry. While this helps us differentiate between specific treatments, bear in mind that it is often not as cut and dry as one might expect, as some needs fall into multiple categories. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at situations that constitute an emergency and what steps you can take to ensure proper care.

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Three Situations That Utilize Crowns

dental crown, installation process and change of teeth - tooth cartoon vector flat style cute character for designWhereas the main goal of preventive dentistry is to utilize resources and proper treatment to prevent the onset of threats to your oral health, restorative dentistry’s main goal is to provide an effective solution to aid in situations where preventive dentistry fails. Indeed, your dentist’s main goal is to do what is best for the sake of your oral health, and the last thing we want is for you to lose a tooth. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the ways that dental crown restorations serve this purpose by offering versatility of use in order to best address your needs.

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What To Know About Oral Cancer

Head and neck cancer symbolic burgundy ivory white color ribbon isolated on human hand (clipping path) raising awareness help support campaign on people life living with tumor diseaseDental concerns can arise at any given time, and are often the product of poor hygiene, threatening bacteria, physical damage from accidents or emergencies, or any combination of these. While problems such as chips and cracks or even decay are among the most common, bear in mind that not every threat is as straight-forward as that. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses how uncommon concerns such as oral cancer an impact your health drastically, as well as how we can help prevent its damage.

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Addressing Chips And Cracks

Young man in a blue T-shirt with a chipped toothCosmetic inconsistencies can be a nuisance to address, as they often result from a variety of different factors and subsequently often call for a variety of solutions. What’s more, it never is as simple as placing a concern in a single category, as a number of issues that affect your oral function may also affect your grin’s appearance and structure is well. Still, some instances result in concerns that are purely cosmetic in nature, merely plaquing your grin with noticeable blemishes and nothing more. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the way cosmetic dentistry can address noticeable discrepancies, and specifically how bonding and contouring can provide for a seamless finish.

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Why Oral Function Matters

Close up of happy african American man isolated on grey studio background show point at white teeth, excited biracial male demonstrate wide healthy smile after good service dental treatmentIt goes without saying that your health is the top priority to consider when it comes to making decisions about your smile. While nearly every individual strives to maintain a beautiful grin for life, sometimes concerns threaten its integrity and cause your grin to diminish in function. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist will discuss the importance behind having a fully-functional smile and what steps you can take to achieve this goal.

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A Comfortable Treatment With Advanced Technology

Workplace dental technician. Production of dental crowns. Milling dental system with computer control. Grinding and milling machine of dentures. Laboratory milling cutter for dental work. Dentistry.The idea of attending a dental visit can be a frightening experience for some, as a sort of fear of the unknown may make individuals feel uneasy. While most dental procedures and treatments are relatively conservative in nature, others may require more extensive work to complete, thus only adding fire to the flame. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist would like to put these feelings of uneasiness to rest by informing you about the ways we utilize advanced technology to streamline your treatment.

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