Because oral bacteria are present in every grin, it is only natural that concerns such as decay, infection, and tooth loss are something to keep in the forefront of your mind. Indeed, having an understanding that excellent oral health care is a necessity is one thing, but actually putting that theory into practice is another. The correct balance of brushing and flossing at home, attending routine checkups, and paying mind to your diet plays a major role in accomplishing a lifelong smile, but falling short of any of the steps can result in the concerns listed above. In today’s blog, your Overland Park, KS dentist will address what happens when you are not on top of your preventive care and how it may result in the need to extract a tooth.
Ways You Can Avoid Periodontal Disease
With today’s advanced technology, a number of cosmetic concerns be easily addressed with the use of whitening, bonding and contouring, and porcelain veneers. The same can be said about other types of concerns, but the number one way to prevent decay and infection from threatening your teeth is to stay on top of a regular preventive care routine, both at home and in-office. In today’s blog, your Overland Park, KS dentist will address the ways you can stay on top of your oral health, specifically through periodontal care.
Ensuring the Health of Younger Smiles
As 2020 is coming to a close and the new year is upon us, it is important to keep your family’s dental health in mind with a final checkup or cleaning to finish out this year strong. IN fact, staying on top of your little one’s tooth development is crucial, as children need just as much, if not more, assistance for ensuring a lifelong smile. In today’s blog, your Overland Park, KS dentist at Family First Dental will go into detail about what takes place during your child’s exam and look at ways to encourage excellent dental care from home.
A Bridge That Looks Natural
Losing a tooth means an exposed gap in your smile, and eventually, major complications for your smile’s function and alignment. However, we can help prevent these complications by replacing your missing teeth. In today’s blog, your Overland Park, KS, dentist will explain how we provide a durable and lifelike solution for minor tooth loss with a dental bridge.
Don’t Let Your Benefits Vanish Without Use!
Now that December has finally arrived, that means we’re only a few weeks away from saying goodbye to 2020! While none of us will be sad to see this year pass, that doesn’t mean we should do so without using any of our remaining 2020 dental insurance benefits. In today’s blog, your Overland Park, KS, dentist will look at how you can use your benefits and start a new year with a brighter, stronger smile.
Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Dental Checkup
Brushing and flossing regularly are the first steps toward achieving a happy and healthy smile for life, but did you know that attending routine checkups and cleanings are just as necessary to ensure the health of your grin? In fact, combatting cavities and other dental concerns would simply not be as effective without them. Fortunately, your Overland Park, KS dentist at Family First Dental is prepared to discuss the importance of attending these visits and what impact it has on your health in the long run.
Stay Cavity-Free This Thanksgiving
In just a few days, many of us will be planning and preparing for Thanksgiving. While we may be putting off a big gathering with friends and family, that doesn’t mean we’ll shy away from our starchy and sugary favorites. In today’s blog, your Overland Park, KS, dentist will talk about what you can do keep your smile safe and enjoy your favorite dishes.
Protecting Your Smile With Tooth Extraction
Lately, we’ve been explaining how treatments such as fillings, crowns, and root canals protect a tooth suffering from injury, decay, or infection. However, sometimes oral health issue arise that cannot be treated easily, and ignoring the issue could mean major impacts on your smile. To avoid these complications, your Overland Park, KS, dentist may suggest a tooth extraction.
How Does A Crown Fix Broken Teeth?
When a tooth is broken, or develops a serious case of decay or infection, then a filling or dental bonding may not be enough to restore your smile. Instead, we may suggest creating and placing a custom-made and lifelike dental crown! In today’s blog, your Overland Park, KS, dentist can explain how we help fix broken teeth with dental crowns.
Stopping Tooth Pain With A Root Canal
When you have serious and persistent pain in one or more of your teeth, then you could have a deep case of tooth decay, or even an infected tooth. To continue ignoring the issue means worsening discomfort, and even the potential loss of your tooth. In today’s blog, your Overland Park, KS, dentist will explain how we stop tooth pain with a root canal.