Treating Periodontal Disease

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Perio OPKSIssues with gum infection and inflammation are incredibly common, but still bring a sharp stigma. In order to avoid seeking care, many people will change the way they speak or eat simply in order to hide their smile. But over 40% of Americans over the age of 30 have some form of periodontal disease, or the term for this condition.

Our periodontal tissue helps to protect our mouths, and when they are weakened, our overall health can suffer significantly. When the gums pull back and expose the root, your tooth may become infected as well. This ultimately leads to a root canal or even an extraction. Today, your Overland Park, KS dentist writes on some of the ways we can treat this once it has started, and how best to avoid it to begin with! (more…)

Avoid Stains This Halloween Season

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Smoile OPKSDuring the fall, our intake of colorful food tends to spike. For that reason, it is important to use this time as an opportunity to monitor your smile’s coloration. Also, to explain how special precautions during your home oral health care routine. The stains that we receive from consuming various things can build up over the years, giving you a dull or yellowed smile.

But beyond that, health concerns such as cancer of HIV/AIDS can create problems beyond your control. With some things, even the medicines you take for other issues can weaken your oral health defenses. Today, your Overland Park, KS dentist speaks about some ways that you can best prevent stains from occurring to begin with! (more…)

How Does Fluoride Repair Enamel?

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Happy OPKSMost people have heard of the material fluoride in some form or fashion. But they may not know much about it besides hearing the name, or the knowledge that it is around us to help our oral health. In actuality, the use of fluoride has transformed our ability to keep and maintain our natural teeth. And it has saved countless children from exposure to unnecessary baby bottle tooth decay!

Without a full grasp of what it does and how it helps, though, some may be a little questioning of its usefulness. Or wonder why it exists in public utilities such as tap water. So today, your Overland Park, KS dentist talks about the amazing help that fluoride has given to our communities and overall oral health in developed nations and around the globe! (more…)

Renew Your Confidence With Invisalign®

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Shades OPKSFor people with alignment concerns, the idea of having cumbersome, bulky braces for months on end may not seem all too appealing. Fortunately, the development of clear aligner technology has led to a solution that allows you to readjust the location of your teeth without anyone else even knowing!

Invisalign® treatment is the industry standard in this practice, and can help you attain the smile of your dreams. We can actively address many issues including but not limited to gaps or overcrowded areas. This can also help prevent tooth decay, as overlapping creates pockets where bacteria love to grow.

Today, your Overland Park, KS dentist explains what they are, as well as how they work. And we will discuss possible ways that Invisalign® might be a great fit for your smile! (more…)

The Wonder of Osseointegration

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Osseo OPKSOur understanding of the mouth has led to wondrous advancement in the field of dental implants. A lot of this has hinged upon the development of a process known as osseointegration. Essentially, this is the ability of the body to grow bone alongside artificial material as if it were its own. This happens extremely well with titanium, which is why we use it in our posts into your bone matter.

This has been so successful in replacement limb surgery that amputees can develop a form of touch in prosthetic limbs. That is an amazing discovery alone, but it has uses in situations such as joint replacement or the replacement of vertebrae.

Today, your Overland Park, KS dentist explains how this phenomenon has become immensely helpful in oral health. And if you are thinking of having a tooth replaced, or even several, this might be a fantastic solution for you! (more…)

Protect Your Baby’s Smile

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Baby OPKSFor people who have just had their first child, they may not be aware of the need to maintain their child’s oral health. After all, there are a lot of contributing factors that only occur in the mouths of children. For instance, an infant’s inability to swallow all excess milk can leave the substance growing bacteria for hours overnight.

Today, your Overland Park, KS dentist explains what to keep your eye on, and some of the easiest ways to help keep their mouths safe! (more…)

Help Your Gums, Protect Your Health

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Point OPKSOur periodontal, or gum, tissue is incredibly important as a defense for our immune system. Without robust protection, the mouth is very susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections. After all, it is the largest opening into the body we have, and we are constantly exposing it to the outside world through eating, talking, and even simply breathing.

Today, your Overland Park, KS dentist writes about the need to protect your gums, and to highlight some warning signs that you should share with your oral health professional! (more…)

The Importance Of Planning

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Plan OPKSWhen you are looking to have any form of oral surgery performed, you might be understandably cautious. Our mouths are very precious to us, and we want to make sure that the benefits significantly outweigh any possible risk to your health. And as we do not regrow our teeth, it is important to trust your oral health professional fully so you can properly plan your solution together.

Today, your Overland Park, KS dentist talks about how important it can be to set plans and goals with your smile, and some ways that it can help save you time and money! (more…)

Implant-Supported Dentures Provide Security

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All-On-4 OPKSFor those patients who have lost all or most of their teeth, or for those who are requiring extensive extractions, dental prosthetics will be needed to appropriately maintain their mouth’s function. Historically, this has meant traditional dentures, which are connected to the face through an adhesive. This can be messy and unreliable.

Now, with the advent of dental implant technology, a new procedure has emerged that brings you the benefits of both dentures and implantation. Implant-supported dentures, also known as the All-On-4® procedure, utilize similar posts into the jaw. Except rather than a single tooth, a set of posts are used to brace a denture prosthetic.

Today, your Overland Park, KS dentist explains some of the benefits to this procedure, and to see if it might be a fit for you! (more…)

Jaw Tension Due To Anxiety

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Anxiety OPKSOur world can be filled with chaos and stress. And sometimes, our brain can have some difficulties computing the world and those stressors can lead to a myriad of anxiety disorders. And that can manifest itself in jaw tension, which can cause both long-term problems and daily headaches.

Today, your Overland Park, KS dentist writes about how our mental health can affect our smile, and when might be best to see a professional. (more…)