Consistency can be key when you want to protect your smile from problems like tooth decay and gum disease. From one day to the next, you should practice good brushing and flossing habits. By doing so, you are able to effectively clear away oral bacteria and remnants of food on your teeth before plaque deposits […]
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If you want to protect your teeth against decay, and avoid problems with gingivitis, you need to make sure you are protected against tartar buildup. By brushing and flossing consistently each day, you can remove food debris and oral bacteria that can gather on your teeth and avoid tartar accumulation. Unfortunately, when tartar does form, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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, […]
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