When Oral Bacteria Target Your Nerves

tooth anatomy on blue background.While advanced dental technology makes receiving lifelike implants much more streamlined and efficient, the fact of the matter is that most would avoid the need for replacements and instead maintain their natural teeth if given a choice. Indeed, adult tooth loss can be a frightening experience, and more often than not, significant damage has occurred before one even recognizes that there is a problem to begin with. Fortunately, there are also many stages in which decay and other concerns can be treated before it is too late. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist describes the process behind removing dental decay, even when it infects your inner tooth and causes damage to your nerves.

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When Replacement Teeth Can Be Lifelike

As an adult, teeth are meant to be taken care of so that they can last for life. Unfortunately, the number of concerns that negatively influence this outcome is far greater than those that positively influence it. In other words, losing a tooth is a very real possibility, and one that can impact you functionally, structurally, and cosmetically. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist will take a look at what happens after a tooth is extracted, and how your custom replacements can be lifelike in nature.

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When Extraction Can Benefit Your Smile

Happy dentist holding a tooth and satisfied patient after tooth extractionDentistry is a process that encompasses a wide range of circumstances. Indeed, from cosmetic concerns such as stains and chips, to more severe issues such as decay and infection, a great deal of attention should be given to our smiles and overall oral health. After all, our health should be our top priority and there are more factors that harm it than ones that help it. In some cases, however, severe damage leaves us to make difficult decisions, such as pursuing an extraction to preserve our health. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist will explain why extraction can be the best option in some cases, as well as what to do following this decision.

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Say Goodbye To Noticeable Cracks!

Portrait of cheerful model laughing at something. Pretty young woman in beige pullover. Brunette girl in good mood. Happiness and beauty concept. Isolated on white backgroundStaying on top of your oral health is a never-ending cycle of ensuring you are brushing and flossing properly, maintaining a healthy diet, and attending routine dental visits. Indeed, you may be putting your all into your routine, and yet falling short in any one category can lead to a slew of complications. What’s worse is when you do everything right and still endure cosmetic concerns such as chips and cracks. Fortunately, that is where we come in to help. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses the ways you can mend noticeable blemishes within your smile with the help of cosmetic tooth bonding.

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Major Benefits Of Your Preventive Visit

The middle-aged woman visiting male doctor stomatologistFrom a young age, you often hear of the importance of keeping your smile healthy and happy through routine preventive care. While this is imperative, you should also feel great in your smile as well. Indeed, cosmetic practices such as whitening or bonding can aid in giving your teeth the shine you are hoping for, however, your health is the most important factor at the end of the day. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist will take a look at the role that checkups and cleanings play in your overall health, and how they serve a much bigger purpose than you might originally have thought.

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Cosmetically Brightening Your Grin

Portrait of young beautiful cute cheerful girl smiling looking at camera. Isolated close-up portrait of woman.Dental decay has long been the bad guy when it comes to maintaining a healthy smile. Indeed, the phenomenon affects millions of individuals every year, and can take a variety of forms. These include cavities as well as internal infection that requires root canal therapy. While it is a common concern, it is not one that everyone must endure. In fact, the biggest complaint that some may have includes a noticeable blemish that tarnishes their smile. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at the importance of loving the smile you are in, and how cosmetic teeth-whitening can help.

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When Dental Decay Causes Cavities

Close-up of female with open mouth during oral checkup at the dentist’sYour oral health is impacted by a variety of factors and conditions that can lend themselves to much larger complications as time goes by. Indeed, treatments such as fluoride and other items are intended to help boost your grin’s strength and protect against the dangers of oral bacteria and infection. Still, complications can arise that negatively influence the outcome, in which case immediate care is typically warranted. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at circumstances in which decay begins to affect a tooth with a cavity, and how a dental filling can help keep your smile safe.

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Ask About Fluoride At Your Next Family Visit

Friendly young dentist examining happy child teeth in dental clinic. Dentistry concept.When it comes to making sure your smile is in tip-top condition, preventive dentistry has a number of answers. Indeed, a well-rounded routine consists of brushing and flossing regularly, attending checkups, and paying mind to what you consume. Even still, there may arise times where you feel as though you are doing everything right, but then a cavity pops up. Fortunately, this can be addressed with efficient care. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist discusses how your little one can receive a boost of strength at their next dental visit with the help of fluoride treatment.

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Extra Protection With Partial Crowns

processing and correction of the dental crown. laboratoryIn our previous blog, we discussed the many variables that have a negative impact on your smile’s health, as well as what to look out for when it comes to handling gum disease. Indeed, the list of factors that negatively influence your grin is much longer a list than the factors benefiting your smile. This means that we must take extra care to ensure proper protection. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS dentist takes a look at instances in which crowns may be helpful in protecting a tooth, as well as how a partial crown may be warranted.

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