The new year is a smart time to think about what actions you can take to help you remain healthy and in good spirits. Part of your overall commitment to health should be a commitment to protecting your smile. Fortunately, you are not alone in this effort, as you can depend on the services of […]
Category: General Dentistry
The Importance Of Gum Health
Do you really have the right efforts in place to protect yourself against gingivitis and gum disease? The good news is that the same brushing and flossing efforts that protect you against cavities can also help you avoid difficulties with gum disease. Unfortunately, not everyone performs these practices at a level where they will effectively […]
Providing Comfortable Smile Care
Your comfort in the dentist’s chair is a priority when you make an appointment for routine services as well as when you require more involved restorative treatment. At our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office, we can work with patients to provide positive experiences during all appointments. For those who have anxiety about oral health services, […]
Keeping Your Smile Tartar-Free
If you want to control your risks for problems like dental decay and gum disease, controlling tartar buildup will be important. You can do this by maintaining a good oral hygiene routine, one that sees you brush and floss thoroughly to keep bacteria and food debris from accumulating on your smile. With that said, make […]
Effectively Preventing Dental Problems
How much work do you currently put into protecting your smile from harm? You should take time each day to carefully brush and floss, and you should limit your exposure to sugary and acidic foods to limit potential problems with your oral health. The right daily behaviors will be important, but you should also keep […]
Discussing Your Dental Discomfort
Keeping your dental discomfort to yourself can be a poor decision for several reasons. One is that you can prolong your time struggling with pain and sensitivity for no reason, as the feeling may not go away until the appropriate treatment. Another is that the cause of your problem can worsen, leading to complications that […]
Tips For Better Gingivitis Prevention
Is your current approach to smile care protecting your gums as well as your teeth? Cavity prevention is important, but your oral hygiene routine should help you prevent gingivitis as well. Fortunately, a routine that relies on brushing and flossing can defend against the bacteria that can affect your gums. Your Prairie Village, KS dentist’s […]
Teeth Cleanings And Harmful Tartar Buildup
Your daily routine has obvious importance when it comes to fighting the accumulation of plaque, as well as in preventing problems with tooth decay, gum disease, and tartar formation. With that said, it is important to remember that preventive efforts can stop issues from occurring, but they can prove less effective at preventing those issues […]
Scheduling Regular Dental Checkups
At every regular dental exam, we take several steps to make sure that patients are able to maintain—or return to—good oral health. One measure we take is to provide a thorough teeth cleaning that removes harmful bacteria and food debris to prevent problems from occurring. Dr. Browne also provides a thorough evaluation so that we […]
Addressing Anxiety About Dental Work
The anxiety you feel about dental work can be difficult to ignore, but it is a problem when it stops you from scheduling visits for care. When you are not seeing your dentist for regular exams, you are more likely to let a problem go unnoticed, and untreated, until complications occur. At this point, you […]