A preventive attitude towards oral care requires daily brushing and flossing combined with regular trips to your dentist. While your daily hygienic habits form the basis of your smile care, your dentist provides professional cleanings and exams to prevent tooth decay and catch it early when it occurs. By staying on top of your regular […]
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When losing a tooth causes feelings of embarrassment, the placement of a dental bridge can cover the gap in your smile. This lifelike prosthetic offers important functional benefits to your bite while returning the attractive look of your full smile. At your Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office, we can plan the design and placement of […]
Major cracks, full breaks, and severe tooth decay require treatment to prevent further damage or infection. Furthermore, dental injuries impair your ability to comfortably bite and chew at mealtime. Dental crowns support the health of your smile by repairing injured teeth and improving the function of your bite. A crown restores your tooth’s ability to […]
Have you recently broken or cracked one of your teeth? A custom dental crown can repair your injured structure and mimic the function of a healthy tooth. When this part of our body is strong, it absorbs large amounts of pressure from the daily impact of your bite. A dental crown provides protection by fully […]
Tooth pain can be a nuisance, and it can also be a warning that something is seriously wrong with your oral health. The onset of pain can be concerning. As the problem continues, or if you experience worsening pain, you could be dealing with an infection that will continue to worsen and create concerns over […]
A dental crown needs to keep the tooth it caps safe from harm. It does this by fully covering it above the gumline and absorbing bite pressure on its behalf. At our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office, we can see to it that you have a restoration that offers this kind of support so that […]
Can you trust that your tooth will remain healthy after you undergo a cavity treatment? Cavities do irreversible harm to your enamel, which is why your restorative work includes the placement of a filling or crown to keep it safe. Fortunately, the right materials—and the right oral hygiene efforts after your procedure—can ensure that you […]
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After you crack your tooth, it can be difficult to focus on anything beyond the injury and your need for care. Physical damage in this form can lead to difficulties with your appearance and bite function, and it can make you vulnerable to more oral health issues until you undergo treatment. That treatment can be […]
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A physical injury can have a significant impact on your smile and oral health. Even if your tooth is not visibly broken, you can have understandable worries over its condition when it feels loose. In the event that a tooth is knocked loose, or if it is already out of its socket, you can count […]
Problems with nighttime teeth grinding can follow you into the daytime. Waking up after a night of grinding and clenching can mean waking up with pain in your face and jaw. Over time, the wear and tear on your enamel can lead to worrying smile changes, and it can even result in problems with dental […]
