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Everyone loves to get outside, and see other people during the summer. Whether it’s at a cookout or a baseball game, it’s the perfect time for photos in the sun.
Of course, all that exposure also highlights any flaws in your smile.
Today your Overland Park, KS dentist discusses some of you possible options in sprucing up your smile this summer!
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Sometimes, people view their dental health as primarily cosmetic. Certainly, a perfect, pretty smile would be fantastic. But if it’s not perfect, that’s alright (in their mind).
If they are able to hide a problem, then maybe it doesn’t matter. They do this with a different smile or a different manner of speech. And some others think that the health of the mouth is localized. They think that oral health only affects the mouth, or maybe the head, as well.
But your teeth play a significant role in how healthy your heart can be, as well. Today, your Overland Park, KS dentist discusses how the two are connected, and how science is finding new ties everyday.
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Many people clench their jaw regularly, or chew their cheeks from time to time. But this unconscious action can cause major issues with the teeth and even the jaw..
Bruxism, the medical term for persistent teeth grinding, can alter the shape of the teeth or even how they sit within the mouth. If left untreated, this can require cosmetic dental work or even surgery!
Today, your Overland Park, KS dentist writes on how a night guard may be beneficial for your smile.
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When you’re pregnant, it seems that every aspect of your life is somehow affected by your body’s change. Well, your mouth is no exception, and many women fall victim to neglect of their oral health.
Today, your Overland Park KS dentist writes on how best to care for your mouth during pregnancy, both for beauty and also a strong, healthy smile.
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For very minor cases of tooth loss, we can provide treatment with a dental bridge, restoring the smile. But if you have more complicated cases, in which you have several gaps in the smile, then you may need a partial denture. In today’s blog, your Overland Park, KS, dentist discusses when you need a partial denture.
When you lose a tooth, or up to three of them in a row, then the health and appearance of your smile can suffer. To fill the gaps and provide a full and functional smile again, then you may benefit from a dental bridge. In today’s blog, your Overland, KS, dentist talks about how we address missing teeth with a custom prosthetic.
It goes without saying that your preventive dental routine is essential to maintaining a lifelong smile, as well as providing necessary levels of strength and protection. Unfortunately, there are various oral health issues out there that threaten your oral structures on a daily basis, and sometimes prevention is no match for issues such as physical injuries or dental emergencies. While nobody’s first choice is to lose a permanent structure, sometimes it is the only viable option. In today’s blog, your Overland Park, KS dentist identifies important instances where dental extraction may be considered and how these actions prioritize your oral health overall.
Caring for your smile is a lifelong endeavor, and one that certainly requires more effort than many patients are currently putting into it. Indeed, your oral health is constantly facing many avenues of threat, harm, and more, and unfortunately, your natural defenses pale in comparison. As such, our team recommends practicing a well-rounded preventive routine to help keep your grin strong and protected. In today’s blog, your Overland Park, KS dentist explains why it is important to recognize the signs and stages of tooth decay and how our team can help.
It goes without saying that your smile, whether you like it or not, must fend off various threats throughout the course of your life. Indeed, while we may have a few natural defenses – such as your protective layer of dental enamel – the truth is that there are significantly more threats than there are protective factors. With this in mind, it is necessary we take strides to prioritize at-home preventive care so our grins have the best chances of success. In today’s blog, your Overland Park, KS dentist discusses the potential damage that arises from nontraditional bruxism, and how in-house treatment can help.
Your smile’s health is of the utmost importance, and various forms of dentistry exist to address a multitude of unique situations. From surface-level stains and blemishes to restorative dental treatment, virtually every oral concern can be addressed by some option or another. Though this is the case, it is still the better choice to stay on top of oral care with regular prevention. In today’s blog, your Overland Park, KS dentist discusses a few things to keep in mind when caring for your structures at home, and items that can damage your smile.