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Addressing Gum Disease Before Your Condition Worsens

If you notice that your gums tend to bleed more easily, or appear swollen, you could have a problem with gum disease. These symptoms, along with chronic bad breath, should grab your attention. When your Prairie Village, KS dentist is made aware of possible periodontal troubles, you can be treated with an ultrasonic scaling. This […]

The Importance Of General Care Provided During A Checkup

How vulnerable are you to a problem like tooth decay, or gum disease? How long has it been since you had your smile professionally examined? A person’s oral health can have a serious impact on their appearance, and their general well-being. You should make sure your smile is in good condition by going in for […]

Quiz: What Can You Do To Address A Dull, Discolored Smile?

A dull, discolored smile can make you look unhealthy, it can make you feel self-conscious, it can be surprisingly hard to address if you are relying on store bought whitening agents. Fortunately, your Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office can help you make big changes through professional cosmetic dental care. For many people, a professional whitening […]

Check Out The Prairie Village JazzFest Sept 8!

You and your family can enjoy an abundance of terrific music when you attend the Prairie Village JazzFest! This year’s festival is being held on September 8, and will include performances from a range of jazz artists that will last throughout the day, with concerts starting in the afternoon, and extending into the evening. The […]

Should I Worry About Long-Term Problems Caused By A Cavity?

Cavities can do real harm to teeth, and unfortunately, the damage is permanent. Our teeth are not able to heal themselves the way our bones heal, or our skin can heal. This is part of why effective preventive dental care is so important, as decay can do irreversible harm. Fortunately, your Prairie Village, KS dentist’s […]

How Technology Helps Your Dentist Protect Your Smile

How can technology affect your experience as a patient during oral health care? Your Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office can use digital x-rays to create detailed images of your teeth in a remarkably short time. In addition to providing an ongoing record that closely tracks changes in your oral health, digital x-rays produce significantly less […]

Correcting Crooked Teeth With MTM Aligners

When your smile is affected by poorly aligned teeth, you may worry that the only way to make corrections is through metal braces. While this approach to orthodontic treatment can offer great results, patients often hesitate to move forward with treatment because they worry about how they will look with braces. MTM aligners provided by […]

Making Sure You Have Access To Emergency Care For Your Smile

What would you do if you injured a tooth today? When people find themselves on the wrong end of dental damage, or experience sudden tooth loss, they can feel alarmed. In addition to being painful, this kind of injury can have serious repercussions for your smile. Fortunately, your Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office is ready […]

What Makes Veneers Look So Natural?

If you talk with us about porcelain veneers at our Prairie Village, KS practice, if you search them online, and if you happen to run into someone wearing them, you’ll notice something: Much of the hype surrounding this cosmetic treatment centers on the fact that they look so natural. This is one of those things […]

Many Types Of Smile-Related Pain (And How To Deal!)

You know that when you have tooth pain, this is a very common type of smile-related discomfort. However, beyond a toothache and other types of irritation, you may wonder what else we could be talking about! For starters, we are also focusing on the type of extraordinary discomfort some patients go through with their emotions […]