Whether you have children and teens living at home, or you used to be one yourself, you probably remember those “Yes, but…” conversations. They don’t stop with adulthood, and they can hold you back from having the best smile possible in Overland Park, KS. Dr. Cook is a compassionate and experienced family dentist, and has… Read more »
Category: Family Dentistry
Finding The Time For Dental Hygiene!
So, you feel like you don’t have time for dental hygiene. Or, you feel like it’s always somehow a burden, in the way, or something you have to force yourself to do. However, when you really think about it, you realize it takes almost no time at all to brush and floss. What’s the problem,… Read more »
Let’s Talk: Preventive Support Through Mouthguards
You already have a concept of what a mouthguard is. However, as far as where they come into play in your preventive dental care on a regular basis, this may be new territory for you. The thought of incorporating a mouthguard into your daily life in any way may not have ever crossed your mind…. Read more »
Dental Symptoms: Don’t Forget These 3 Things!
It’s very easy to assume that when something is wrong with your smile, you’re going to experience a dental symptom that you can very easily identify and, as a result, you’ll know just what to do! However, there’s a lot more going on with symptoms (as far as what they mean and whether they even… Read more »
Bruxism: Why Should I Worry About It?
You wonder why you should give bruxism disorder a second thought if it happens to you. Is this really something worth worrying about, you wonder to yourself? The truth is, though we certainly don’t want you to feel stressed about your oral health, our Overland Park, KS team does encourage you to act quickly when… Read more »
Your Snoring Or Sleep Apnea: Why Your Loved One Is So Concerned
You may have begun to notice that your loved one is becoming increasingly concerned about your snoring or sleep apnea. While you may not know which one is affecting you, it has become quite clear that your nightly concert of loud noises emanating from your throat are in no way considered endearing but have possibly… Read more »
Dental Care: The Layers And Steps Of Protection!
When you want your smile to be healthy, which is pretty much a shared sentiment amongst everyone, you want to do your best to keep your life as easy as possible. You want healthy teeth, healthy gums, a beautiful smile, and all without dealing with damage (if you can help it). How to attain this,… Read more »
Your Quick Review: Stopping Tooth Decay In Its Tracks
You don’t want to deal with tooth decay, which is true of every single patient we see at our Overland Park, KS practice. However, you may recognize that as much as you try to be a good dental patient, you still deal with decay, you still wonder about how to prevent it, you’re not so… Read more »
Questions You’re Too Shy To Ask About Flossing!
On one hand, your daily dental hygiene may seem as simple as can be. However, the moment you run into a sudden question (that feels more like an obstacle), you may start to worry that caring for your smile is more complex than you imagined. Here’s what our Overland Park, KS team would love for… Read more »
Why Bother to Brush? Some Easy Answers!
If you have spent much time around teens, as we have in our Overland, KS family dental practice, you know you hear a lot of “Why” questions. It’s great to have curious minds, and experts recommend that teenagers see their dentists at least twice a year, just as adults would. They can get thorough exams… Read more »