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What Can I Do To Make My Teeth Several Shades Whiter?

Should you be surprised by the way your smile has changed color over the years? When you consider how many foods and drinks are able to leave behind stains in our enamel that dulls our teeth, it can be easy to see how this problem occurs. Unfortunately, even those who do a good job brushing […]

Can Tooth Bonding Treatment Give Me A Symmetrical Smile?

Small dental flaws can be a big concern when they make your smile appear uneven or asymmetrical. Visual imbalances can hurt the overall quality of your appearance, and those “minor” issues can stand out more because they disrupt the way that you look. At our Prairie Village, KS dentist’s office, we can discuss cosmetic dental […]

Does Your Toothache Mean It Is Time For Root Canal Therapy?

A toothache can intrude on your day, making it hard to eat, speak, or even focus on your responsibilities. Unfortunately, people sometimes prolong their discomfort because they do not want to find out they need restorative dental work. The longer you wait to do something about pain and sensitivity, the more likely you are to […]

How Should You Respond If You Have Symptoms Of Gingivitis?

Even if gingivitis is not a painful condition, it can cause problems that concern you. The symptoms that you experience include bleeding, swollen or sensitive tissues, and even noticeable changes in your gum line. The good news is that gingivitis is a condition that can be reversed. Your Prairie Village, KS dentist can actually help […]

How A Custom Crown Restores A Tooth Affected By Decay

A cavity will gradually erode tooth enamel as it grows. At first, the damage is relatively small, and it can be addressed with a dental filling that closes the space o=on your tooth opened by decay. However, the harm done by a cavity will become serious enough to require something more supportive than a filling. […]

What Are My Options For Restoring My Chipped Tooth?

Chipped teeth can age your smile, make you appear generally less attractive and healthy, and even interfere with your dental function. While our teeth are protected by remarkably strong enamel, they can be hurt. When damage occurs, even in the form of relatively minor chips, teeth can actually become vulnerable to more damage. At our […]

How Porcelain Veneers Deliver Significant Smile Changes

How do you currently feel about the way you look? Even if problems with the shape, size, or condition of teeth do not affect your oral health, they can affect your smile enough to make you self-conscious about your appearance. The good news is that you can address all of these issues, as well as […]

Can I Trust A Tooth-Colored Filling Stay In Good Condition?

Rather than restore your tooth with a conspicuous metal filling, your Prairie Village, KS dentist can instead take care of it by placing a more attractive dental filling capable of imitating your tooth structure. These tooth-colored fillings are still able to provide long-term support, and they can offer enough structural support to let you confidently […]

Restore Your Bite Imbalance With An Oral Appliance

When you have poor bite balance or strain on your jaw joints, this could mean the onset of TMJ disorder (also known as TMD) and bruxism (chronic teeth grinding). These different, but related, disorders could have a major negative impact on your smile’s health and function. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks […]

Why Deep Cleanings Are Sometimes Recommended At Checkups

Routine dental visits preserve your oral health in important ways. At every oral health evaluation, your Prairie Village, KS dentist will closely study your smile, and your teeth will receive a professional cleaning to remove tartar and other harmful substances. For some visits, your dentist may recommend a deep cleaning, or ultrasonic scaling, as a […]