Losing a tooth can be more than just bad for your oral health – it can also feel demoralizing. The gap where your tooth used to be can make you self-conscious, and you can worry that people are able to see it any time you smile, laugh, or speak. Tooth loss can also become an […]
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When you have a dental bridge put in place to address the loss of a tooth (or several adjacent teeth), you can count on the restoration to support your smile while also helping you bite and chew comfortably. What has to happen to ensure that your bridge remains secure, and offers lasting support? These prosthetic […]
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When you lose teeth over time, the issues with your oral health and appearance continue to worsen, which can seriously affect your quality of life. At the point where you have suffered significant losses, you may worry that prosthetic dental treatment can only offer limited benefits. At our Prairie Village, KS dental practice, we have […]
Read More… from Custom Dentures Can Bring Back Your Complete Smile!
If you do not know what prosthetic dental work can do for your smile, and your oral health, you can be unaware of the many benefits gained from replacing lost teeth. Did you know that a prosthetic can be permanently placed, and remain stable enough to help you bite and chew food? Did you know […]
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Losing multiple teeth, or all of your upper or lower teeth, can feel devastating. Your ability to eat can be seriously compromised by tooth loss, and you can feel discomfort over how you look. Dentures can make it possible to restore your smile, even when many teeth are missing. Your Prairie Village, KS dentist can […]
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You may have some misconceptions about your smile, restorations, and the role that they play, specifically as it applies to replacements and durability. If you’re a patient who is dealing with problems that have led to damaged, broken teeth, then you may think to yourself that it’s really no big deal. After all, you figure, […]
Read More… from Remember: You Can Break Artificial Teeth, Too
Do you ever wonder about your dental work? Did your bridge used to feel completely fine and like it was “just part of your smile” but lately it’s been giving you what you think is a toothache? Maybe your tooth that has a filling feels like it’s not closing against your other teeth in quite […]
To you, dealing with a missing tooth may be one of the “biggest” events you’ve ever dealt with in your life, particularly as it applies to your experiences with your dental care. To us, however, this is a topic we see, treat, and fix all the time! While you might feel overwhelmed, we remind you […]
You may find yourself asking, “How can missing teeth cause teeth pain when some of my teeth are gone?” Well, let’s clarify: When you deal with tooth loss, the openings and change in your bite can actually cause remaining teeth to feel uncomfortable! As a result, replacing those that are gone actually becomes very important. […]
We know that if you are experiencing complete tooth loss, you may have mixed feelings about the future. You know that you’d like your smile back, of course. However, getting started and knowing how you should move ahead with prosthetic dentistry, particularly if it is new territory for you, can feel like a bit too […]
