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 sure about why you need to stop it immediately when it does develop, and there are just so many unknowns. Like anything else, this topic can become a source of confusion for you or, with just a quick and helpful (information-packed) review, you can feel as though you know every last essential detail!
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 you to remember: It really is simple and easy to keep your smile healthy. When uncertainty about practices like flossing crop up, you can maintain streamlined care by simply being bold and asking for advice! We are always happy to provide the education you need.
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 and cleanings, while parents can consult on teenage orthodontic advice and wisdom tooth information. One of the easy-to-answer “Why” questions from teens is “Why bother to brush?” (more…)
Invisalign: The Reasons You Worry It’s Not For You
While there’s nothing you dislike about Invisalign treatment from what you have heard so far, you don’t come in to discuss it with us (or bring it up during checkups) because you just figure it’s not for you. Since you’re worried about the particulars, you’d rather not get your hopes up and find out once and for all that you’ll need to give up the dream! Of course, while we remind you there are many perfectly lovely ways to align your smile, our Overland Park, KS team also thinks you may be worrying for nothing. Unless you have solid facts, you may be missing out on clear aligners based on assumptions when, in reality, you and Invisalign are a lovely match!
Implants: Verifying The Very Good Rumors You Hear
When you hear a rumor, particularly when it sounds over-the-top amazing and has something to do with dental care, you may immediately feel quite skeptical. As you will notice, when you begin learning about dental implants, this may be an experience you have over and over. You’ll hear lots of good things, some of which will sound almost too beneficial to be real and you’ll wonder about them. While you may feel the urge to fact check by looking online or asking around, we strongly suggest that you instead get all of your information from our Overland Park, KS team. Now, about some of those rumors…
Smile-Related Reasons to Quit Smoking
You know, of course, that it’s a good idea to quit smoking any type of tobacco product because it’s not good for you. However, what you may not know quite as much about is the fact that in addition to causing other dangerous, unpleasant, and even life-threatening problems, tobacco can result in equally risky smile-related concerns and serious oral health issues, as well. Find out more from our Overland Park, KS team and, if you have questions, direct them our way!
4 Simple Suggestions For Dental Visit Prep!
When you check your calendar and realize a dental visit is just around the corner, how do you feel? If you feel completely at ease, then we are happy to hear it! If you feel some butterflies fluttering about in your stomach, to this our Overland Park KS team says: Do not worry! This is perfectly normal. Fortunately, for all types of responses to a visit that’s on the horizon, we have some simple preparatory suggestions that will ensure you arrive feeling relaxed and ready for that dental care you need!
Guilt And Your Smile: We Strongly Suggest Shifting Your Perspective!
When you are feeling guilty about something related to your smile, you can find that you end up feeling quite blue. You may feel embarrassed, upset with yourself, or you may even feel like a failure! Trust us when we say, we understand this emotion popping up as one of your primary responses to realizing you have decay, an infection, or serious damage that will require dental care beyond the usual brushing, flossing, checkups, and cleanings that you always require. We know that it’s natural to have such a response but our Overland Park, KS team also wants you to remember that it’s entirely up to you as to how you handle your emotions from here on out. Learn more!
What Swelling Might Be Telling You
While the tissues in your smile cannot actually talk to you, sometimes the changes that affect them are speaking loud and clear! It’s just a matter of being able to decode the details. Today, our Overland Park, KS team talks about what the swelling in your mouth may be telling you. In short, it’s always best to schedule a visit with us for inflammation, so we may ensure your oral health is A-OK (or, so we may provide a dental care service to get it back on track). Find out more!
Reminding You About Our Complete Restorative Care
Where do you turn and what should you do when something is wrong with your oral health? The answer to this question that can affect you at any part of your life is to see our Overland Park, KS dental team for restorative care. Not quite sure what this entails but you are pleased to know that there is a way to address issues as they appear, so you can always steer your smile back on the road of success? Wonderful. Now, to become more familiar with what the world of restorations is all about, we happily break down the treatments we provide!