What You Cannot Do (But Cosmetic Care Can)

There are, of course, lots of things you can do on your own. You can take care of your teeth and gums, you can brush, you can floss, you may rinse and protect your smile. However, when the world of DIY (do it yourself) starts to trickle over into your thoughts on dental care, unless it’s something that we have specifically recommended, it’s probably not something you can do for yourself. Or, it’s something you shouldn’t attempt because you will either end up with lackluster results or damaged oral health! The happy news in this scenario? Our Overland Park, KS team’s cosmetic care will help you with anything you wish to improve! Learn more.

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Smile Discoloration: Stain Removal To Avoid (And To Select)! 

When you notice that your smile looks yellow in a photo, when you’ve been dealing with discoloration for a long time, or when any other motivating factor comes into play, you may suddenly find yourself very serious about removing stains. This can be a very good thing if you decide to follow through with responsible, safe, and effective treatment! Then again, it can become something that guides your smile toward damage, if you rely on a method that isn’t something our Overland Park, KS team would suggest. It may seem like complicated territory but the truth is: It’s extremely easy to choose a wonderful approach toward a whiter smile. Learn more!

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Autumn And All Things Pumpkin: Smile Win Or Smile Fail?

The second there’s even the hint that autumn is soon to arrive, you see pumpkin everything and you see it everywhere. You know that as a whole food, a pumpkin is packed full of good-for-you stuff and that it becomes part of many fall dishes. However, how does one determine the difference between things that taste like pumpkin, foods that include real pumpkin, and what’s actually safe for smile health (and what isn’t)? Fortunately, our Overland Park, KS team can offer quick, easy enlightenment in terms of making pumpkin a smile win (or fail) this season!

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Smile Spaces: Big Deal Or Minor Concern?

Some people have spaces in their smiles. Sometimes, it’s one big gap, lots of little spaces, a single space, and the list goes on. Of course, as you know, everyone is unique and every smile is different. So, whether or not smile spaces are a big deal for you (or not) depends highly on exactly what you’re experiencing and how it’s impacting you. With that said, we invite you to come in for a visit with our Overland Park, KS team if you have questions or concerns! As for general information that will certainly help you decide whether you may want to fill smile gaps, let’s get started!

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Tips For When To Eat Halloween Candy

You already know that consuming Halloween candy isn’t beneficial for your oral health. You also know that it’s okay to have a fun time, to celebrate, to get into the festivities, and to give yourself room to enjoy sweets every now and again! However, when you’re facing what may end up including piles, bags, or cauldrons full of sugary delights, you may realize you’re not feeling too equipped to proceed in a wise manner that protects your teeth. Of course, the main goal is limiting contact between your smile and sugar. As for some helpful hints that will make this easier, our Overland Park, KS team highlights tips associated with the when of your choices.

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Erosion: Types, Problems, And Protecting Your Teeth!

You may occasionally hear mention of dental erosion and your oral health but you don’t really know what it refers to, so you just hope it has nothing to do with your smile. While it’s entirely possible you’re doing a wonderful job with your preventive care and are enjoying a nearly pristine grin, our Overland Park, KS team would like to introduce you to this concept. When you’re aware of what it is, it makes it much easier to not accidentally overlook it (as you are then faced with the consequences). Like just about every other potential smile-related issue, you can keep it at bay with proper smile care!

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Canker Sores: Addressing This Unkindly Visitor

Of all of the changes to suddenly crop up and affect your oral health, one of the least liked visitors of all time is the canker sore. Cankers are nearly always in a very inconvenient location in your mouth, they’re usually extremely uncomfortable, and they simply cause a lot of frustration. While you can probably relate to these details, our Overland Park, KS team knows you would probably like some additional and more helpful information that will assist you in figuring out what to do to achieve relief (and to get your smile back). No problem! We’re here to guide you.

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Smile Care: When Avoiding Sugar Isn’t Working So Well

One of your main goals in life, of course, is doing all that you can to keep your smile in wonderful condition. Amongst other commonly revered and significant factors (such as brushing, flossing, and setting up visits with us) is the fact that you have always known sugar is somewhat of an enemy of your oral health! As a result, you may put forth some serious effort in an attempt to limit the amount you consume. However, this delicious ingredient can cause this otherwise seemingly easy choice to prove challenging. How to feel more successful without striving for unrealistic goals, you wonder? No problem! Our Overland Park, KS team has the suggestions you need.

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4 Times To Throw Away Your Toothbrush ASAP

Do you remember the last time you threw away your toothbrush and started fresh with a new one? Are you drawing a blank? Perhaps you’re even slinking away because, as far as you knew, you were supposed to just keep one brush around for as long as possible! Remember, it’s perfectly okay to learn thing about your oral health and dental hygiene as you go along (assuming you put those new morsels of information to good use, once you learn them!). Gather up a few reasons from our Overland Park, KS team, so you can quickly say goodbye to your brush and welcome a new one in, so you’re always on track.

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Aggressive Smile Care: Good Or Bad For Your Smile?

What could possibly be wrong with practicing aggressive smile care, you might wonder? After all, when you want to get something clean, isn’t it best to put all that you’ve got into getting the job done? Well, the answer here is that in terms of effort, yes, you should really go all out! However, in terms of the amount of muscle you place behind your approach to dental hygiene, it’s actually a bit counterintuitive. You need to be gentle with your every action, which generally includes the way you brush and floss your teeth. If you’re feeling curious about how this could be, our Overland Park, KS team can help with straightforward details!

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