If you are currently guilty of any bad oral health habits, you may not have experienced the consequence in the form of tooth decay or gum disease…yet. As time passes, you can face a heightened risk for problems as tartar forms on your teeth, and makes it harder for you to clear away the bacteria… Read more »
Category: Dental Hygiene
What Separates Ultrasonic Scalings From Regular Cleanings?
At a standard preventive dental exam, your teeth will receive an expert cleaning from our hygienist. The cleanings provided during routine visits help patients keep their teeth healthy because they remove harmful plaque and tartar buildup. They also allow us to examine the state of your smile, and talk to you about your oral care… Read more »
Did You Know That Periodontal Problems Can Cause Bad Breath?
There are instances where a person’s bad breath can have an obvious cause. For example, if you just finished a meal that was heavily garlic-flavored, you can be keenly aware that a mint might be appropriate. With that said, people sometimes find themselves struggling to cover up bad breath frequently, with no obvious reason why… Read more »
Follow These Tips To Keep Your Smile Clean And Healthy
When you are confident that your teeth are clean and healthy, you can be more confident in your appearance, and more eager to share your smile. When it comes to caring for your smile, you can count on important support during every routine dental exam at our Prairie Village, KS dental office. At each preventive… Read more »
Poor Flossing Habits Can Raise Your Risk For Smile Problems
If you want to keep your teeth and gums in great shape, you need to have an effective strategy for dealing with oral bacteria. By brushing thoroughly, you can remove those harmful bacteria, and prevent the development of plaque and tartar. With that said, keep in mind that brushing should only be one part of… Read more »
Putting In A Better Effort To Keep Your Teeth Clean
Have you grown concern over possible signs of tooth decay, or gum disease? Do you feel like you need to make changes to your oral health routine after needing restorative dental work in the recent past? If you are not consistent with your oral hygiene, or if you have a habit of indulging your sweet… Read more »
A Proper Flossing Technique Can Better Protect Your Smile
The act of flossing is important, but it is not magical – to make the most of this practice, you need to be sure you are doing it effectively. What people sometimes fail to realize is that the full benefit of flossing comes from moving the string vertically, and moving down to your gum line…. Read more »
How An Ultrasonic Scaling Offers A Defense For Gum Disease
An ultrasonic scaling goes beyond the degree of care provided during a typical professional dental cleaning. So what makes it necessary in some cases? The goal of this procedure is to target harmful bacteria that have accumulated below your gum line, and caused an infection. By treating your teeth under your gums, your Prairie Village,… Read more »
Be Prepared To Protect Your Smile Through The Holidays
While your commitment to preventing cavities can remain constant throughout the year, the holidays can make smile care a little more difficult. For some people, the challenge comes in the form of holiday treats – Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all offer an assortment of sweets that are high in sugar. For others, the trouble comes… Read more »
Make Sure Your Daily Oral Care Practices Protect Your Gums
When you brush and floss, you aren’t just protecting your teeth. Your daily care helps you avoid issues with cavities, as well as potential problems with your periodontal health. With that said, the way you perform these tasks can impact their effectiveness. One problem is a lack of care for teeth at your gum line…. Read more »