A good night’s sleep is good for your overall health. Unfortunately, when you suffer from bruxism it can become a problem for your smile! Nightly jaw clenching and grinding can wear down your enamel, place painful stress on your jaw joints and muscles, and eventually cause chips and cracks in teeth that need to be […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Is Your At-Home Routine Enough?
Taking care of your smile is a lifelong endeavor. Not only is it important to attend your routine checkups and cleanings, but it is essential you are practicing quality at-home preventive care as well to fend off various bacterial threats. Indeed, these microorganisms come into contact with your smile on a regular basis, and without […]
Looking At Signs Of Gum Disease
By now, you are likely familiar with the need for regular preventive care. While dentistry in and of itself is a complex area of study in that virtually every concern has a corresponding treatment option, dental prevention is essential to the foundation of your smile’s health. Indeed, this process consists of at-home practices such as […]
Keeping Plaque And Tartar Under Control
Dentistry in and of itself is a complex area of study, as there appears to be a solution for virtually every dental ailment. Though some treatment options are better suited for specific scenarios than others, it is always in better judgment to seek treatment as soon as humanly possible. Indeed, infections will only continue to […]
Additional Practices For Smile Health
In our last blog, our team took a look at certain practices that you can avoid and specific actions you want to take to better prioritize your oral health from home. Indeed, your smile is subject to influence from various sources of threat, and the last thing you want to do is fall short on […]
At-Home Practices For A Healthier Smile
In our most recent blog, we discuss the important role of your regular preventive checkup and cleaning, and why it is necessary to attend these visits at least twice a year. What’s more? Dental prevention in and of itself can be considered the most important form of dentistry, as it is the only one that […]
Prioritizing Proper Brushing Habits
Nothing is more frustrating than taking time to provide regular care for your smile every day just for an unexpected concern such as bruxism or a dental accident to occur and tarnish all of your hard work. Indeed, your smile is constantly facing threats throughout the course of your life, and these threats significantly outweigh […]
Identifying Signs Of TMJ Disorder
For many people, obtaining a healthy, vibrant, and lifelong smile is the ultimate goal. For others, it may be more complicated to achieve this goal than anticipated, as a variety of dental concerns can influence this outcome greatly. Indeed, common issues such as oral bacteria, tooth decay, and more exist to complicate the process, and […]
A Comfortable Alternative To CPAP
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could lead to poor sleep and daytime soreness, among other uncomfortable symptoms. To treat the issue, many practices have offered the CPAP machine. However, your Kansas City, MO, dentist offers a comfortable alternative with a custom oral appliance, one that fits well and helps you rest easier. […]
Learning More About Periodontal Disease
Whether you are conscious of it or not, your smile is constantly attempting to fend off various threats. Indeed, nearly everything has a negative influence on your oral health, and these issues can range in terms of severity. For example, tooth decay is the most common of oral bacterial concerns, and depending on its progression, […]