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Will My Smile Respond Well To A Whitening Treatment?

When you start to grow concerned about the color of your teeth, your initial reaction may be to purchase a toothpaste that promotes its ability to brighten your smile. Many people will also look into store bought whitening products to help them improve the way that they look. These products can help you take care […]

A Change In Your Oral Care Routine Can Benefit Your Smile

By evaluating your current oral care routine and looking for improvements, you can stay protected against problems with your smile that can require restorative dental work. If you have spent an extended period of time without any oral health problems, you may feel that your routine is fine as-is. What you should know is that […]

Can Bonding And Contouring Work Deliver The Results I Want?

There are many cosmetic dental procedures that your Prairie Village, KS dentist can offer to help you feel more confident in the way you look. If you choose a bonding and contouring procedure, you can address many different esthetic concerns with a treatment that can often be completed in just one visit! Of course, before […]

A Dental Bridge Can Restore Your Smile After Tooth Loss

Losing a tooth can be more than just bad for your oral health – it can also feel demoralizing. The gap where your tooth used to be can make you self-conscious, and you can worry that people are able to see it any time you smile, laugh, or speak. Tooth loss can also become an […]

Choosing The Right Material For Your Custom Dental Crown

Dental crowns are often used to restore teeth that have been affected by cavities, which means you can make it less likely you will need one by practicing good oral care habits. Brushing, flossing, and keeping up with a smile-friendly diet can make you less susceptible decay, which means you can have fewer concerns about […]

What Can I Do To Close A Space Between Teeth?

Closing a space between teeth can have a positive effect on your smile by making it appear more symmetrical, and by closing a gap that can draw undesired attention. While you may assume that closing a gap will require orthodontic work, this is not always the case. It may be possible to have a space […]

What Can Tartar Buildup Do To Your Smile?

If you want to protect your teeth against decay, and avoid problems with gingivitis, you need to make sure you are protected against tartar buildup. By brushing and flossing consistently each day, you can remove food debris and oral bacteria that can gather on your teeth and avoid tartar accumulation. Unfortunately, when tartar does form, […]

Do You Grind Or Clench Your Teeth At Night? Let Us Know!

When some people sleep at night, they unconsciously grind or clench their jaw. When this occurs, it can lead to aches and pains during the morning, and cause a heightened risk for painful TMJ problems. Over time, it can also lead to worrying dental damage. This problem, known as bruxism, is something that your Prairie […]

Can I Really Count On A Dental Filling To Stay In Place?

When your Prairie Village, KS dentist takes care of a tooth affected by decay, the work includes the placement of a dental restoration to provide long-term protection. Unless the cavity is serious enough to require more advanced support, this work will often be completed with a dental filling. Our practice relies on a composite material […]

What Really Happens To My Tooth When A Cavity Forms?

You know that cavities are a problem, and you (hopefully) have a good oral hygiene routine in place to protect yourself from their formation. With that said, are you aware of just how harmful tooth decay can become if the problem is not treated? When a cavity continues to grow, it can eventually cause an […]