If you have to do something about dental decay, you will have to undergo treatment that calls for the placement of a permanent filling or crown. Why is it always necessary that you receive a restoration? Unfortunately, the damage a cavity does to your enamel is permanent. Even if we catch the problem early, the […]
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 […]
Planning The Placement Of A Dental Bridge
What can you really do about tooth loss? With a lifelike prosthetic, you can close a gap in your smile that makes you uncomfortable. What you may not realize is that you can receive a permanent restoration that improves your appearance as well as your ability to bite and chew. At our Prairie Village, KS […]
How Can You Remove Enamel Stains?
Removing the stains that change the color of your enamel can prove difficult. Your efforts to brighten your smile at home can quickly lead to frustration, as the move to a whitening toothpaste and even the use of a store bought whitening treatment can lead to limited improvements. Does this mean you are simply stuck […]
Ultrasonic Scaling And Your Gum Health
Keeping your gums healthy can make a bigger difference than you realize in how you maintain your overall health. Complications from gum disease can negatively affect your ability to manage your well-being, and can even make it more difficult for you to manage other active health concerns. You also have to worry about tooth loss, […]
Avoid Soft Drinks To Protect Your Teeth
How often do you enjoy soft drinks with meals? Do you turn to these beverages when thirsty, or when you hope to cool down on a warm day? While they may offer a refreshing taste, they can cause trouble for your smile, particularly if you drink them regularly. When it comes to foods and drinks […]
Ensuring A Crown Is Right For Your Tooth
If you have a dental problem that is too serious for a dental filling, a crown will have to be put in place to keep your tooth safe. Dental problems that warrant this kind of care should not be taken lightly. These restorations are used to address severe cavities, and to resolve problems with physical […]
How Oral Appliances Help With TMJ Pain
What can you really do to address pain that you experience whenever you move your jaw to bite, chew, or speak? Discomfort that frequently occurs when you move your jaw, or regular aches and pains that affect your face, neck, and head, can point to difficulties with TMJ disorder. There are many reasons why people […]
When You Need A Cracked Tooth Treated
How serious is a problem with a cracked tooth? The answer to this question will depend on just how serious the damage is. That being said, any time your enamel is chipped, cracked, or broken in some other way, you should make a visit with your dentist a priority. Even if the problem seems relatively […]
How A Dental Implant Supports A Prosthetic
When you seek out treatment to regain your full smile after tooth loss, you can enjoy many benefits. One is that you can feel more comfortable with the way that you look, as you no longer have to feel embarrassed over a noticeable gap between teeth. Another advantage to treatment is that it can give […]
