It goes without saying that your smile requires consistent care throughout the course of your life. After all, it is constantly having to play defense against countless oral bacteria and germs, and without consistent care, will only lead to complications to your health, function, and structural integrity. Though restorative dental practices exist to combat these […]
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. […]
Restoring Your Smile With Same-Day Crowns
Your smile can be influenced by various factors. From dental emergencies to bruxism and everything in-between, it almost seems as though there is nothing your grin is truly immune to. What’s more? Certain situations can arise out of the blue, resulting in an infection or other concern that has progressed more than you might have […]
Taking Care Of Your Dental Emergency
It goes without saying that, if given the choice, no person would opt to have a tooth removed if it could be avoided. Indeed, we as a society tend to place a great emphasis on how our smiles appearance, and keeping them healthy and happy requires more effort than many are currently putting in. Even […]
Situations Warranting Dental Extraction
From the moment you are born and well throughout your adult life, your smile serves various important roles and functions. Just as necessary as it is, however, it also endures a significant amount of wear and tear over the years. While maintaining a healthy smile for life is a goal many individuals aim to achieve, […]
Handling Your Kid’s Dental Emergency
Children are particularly prone to having dental emergencies. After all, they enjoy having fun and roughhousing and are generally exuberant — not to mention feeling invincible. This often leads to assorted dental traumas that range from minor to serious. Luckily, when they have their baby teeth, anything that happens is inherently less serious than if […]
Understanding Cavities And Dental Fillings
Preventive care is the best way to stop tooth decay from developing. When paired with regular visits to the dentist, brushing your teeth and flossing every day is very effective at preventing cavities, but sometimes, they still occur despite your best efforts. If you do experience tooth decay, it is important to act quickly before […]
Three Ways Decay Harms Your Smile
Taking care of your smile is a lifelong process, and one that often requires more effort than many patients are currently putting in. Indeed, your smile is constantly defending against various threats, and unfortunately, your natural defenses pale in comparison. As such, it is important we take strides to practice preventive dentistry. Still, common concerns […]
Foods That Strengthen Your Smile
In our previous blog, our team took a look at the way certain habits such as chewing gum can actually benefit your smile, as well as the influence of sugarless gum versus regular gum with hidden sugars. Though this tidbit might not be something you immediately know about, it is important to consider the way […]
Sugarless Gum Can Benefit Oral Health
It goes without saying that your smile is constantly fending off threats to your oral health, and without the help of consistent dental prevention, it would not be able to put up much of a fight. Indeed, gum disease, tooth decay, and various other concerns are considered common, meaning many individuals experience them every year. […]