Getting Your Teeth Cleaned Is Imperative

Exam OP KSMany people ignore regular teeth cleanings, or maybe they go too long between visits. It can be easy to do, but the care of your trained oral health care professional is vital to the health of your smile.

Your regular daily oral health regimen cannot remove tartar, it must be done at a dental office.

Today, your Overland Park, KS dentist explains the benefit of a routine cleaning. It is more important than you think! (more…)

We Can Renew Your Gumline!

Gums OP KSHave you noticed inflammation of your gums? Have they started to recede, or pull back from the tooth? If so, you might be in need of a graft.

This procedure is simple and non-invasive, despite its somewhat grizzly appearance. While the gum tissue does not readily regrow in areas with infection, it grows into existing places very well. This means that the placement of material is the best method of recapturing a healthy gumline.

Today, your Overland Park, KS dentist speaks to you a bit about the possible procedures available to help you! (more…)

Your Oral Health Impacts Your Heart

Heart Overland Park KSSometimes, 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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Night Guards Could Save You A Headache

Mouthguard OP KSMany 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 Is Extraction Necessary?

tooth extraction vector line icon, sign, illustration on white background, editable strokesIt 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.

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What To Know About Tooth Decay

Vector illustration showing infected tooth with pulpitis.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.

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