We often find that when patients come to us and are diagnosed with gingivitis, they are a little confused about what to expect as far as treatment is concerned. Do you know how this gum health problem is best handled? To find out whether you need to handle it on your own, if you require […]
Bruxism Quiz: To Check Or Not To Check?
You may find that you feel a little uneasy about changes you’re noticing in regard to your smile. This might include new sensations or just a general feeling that something is not the way it once was. Or, someone may mention that you’re practicing a habit you don’t think you’re performing. So, how to respond […]
FAQs: When You Have A Toothache
What’s worse than having a toothache? From our experience with our patients, it’s wondering why you’re in pain and what to do about it. If you aren’t really certain about the first thing you should do or what to think about this particular type of oral health dilemma, we think you’ll find some serious relief […]
Alison Krauss & David Gray Concert
Are you a big fan of Alison Krauss’s songbird voice? Do you love a particular one of her 14 albums? If so, you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to see her live and on stage, singing for you and an entire audience! Add David Gray’s deeply moving singer-songwriter performance to the mix […]
Three Cheers For Prosthetic Dentistry!
Patients who are experiencing tooth loss will find that the immediate goal is to replace those teeth. However, particularly if this is your first time dealing with a missing tooth, then you may feel you’re entering uncharted territory within which you feel lost and without direction. Not to worry! All you have to do is […]
Fluorosis: Does This Mean No More Fluoride?
You may have a friend who recently planted a figurative seed in your mind. The discussion might have gone a little something like this: “Did you know that if you use too much fluoride you can end up with a serious disorder called fluorosis?” to which you may have responded, “What? Oh my goodness! Should […]
Tree Board: Annual Fall Seminar
The Prairie Village Tree Board exists in order to keep our community’s trees healthy, beautiful, and safe. You may be a bit familiar with them if you have ever attended our Arbor Day Events! For autumn, you are invited to the Annual Fall Seminar, which may prove particularly helpful if you care for trees surrounding […]
Dental Hygiene Quiz: What’s Getting In The Way?
Are you having one of those experiences in which you think you’re doing a pretty impressive job with your dental hygiene efforts but for some reason, all of that work doesn’t seem to be paying off? If so, trust us: You are not the first person to feel this way. While you just might be […]
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Dental Implants: 3 Ways To Protect Them
So, you have dental implants and you feel so happy that you decided on this type of replacement for your missing teeth. However, along with that sense of security comes a new form of anxiety you never expected: You feel very concerned about ensuring you’re protecting them, so they can last forever. You will be […]
Smile Care Review: Weird Things Explained
Sometimes, there are things that happen with your smile that you don’t find too shocking. For instance, you are likely already familiar with cavities. If your tooth hurts, you come in, we tell you it’s decay and that you need a filling, and this is not unusual in the least. However, what about those things […]