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Can Better Bite Function Improve Your Quality Of Life?

If you live with chronic pain in your face, jaw, or head, it might be time to have your bite function examined. People are sometimes surprised to discover that their bite function is flawed – what does it mean to bite and chew “improperly”? People who have poor dental alignment, those who tend to grind […]

How Many Times Should You See Your Dentist Each Year?

As the year draws to a close, you can find yourself busy with holiday activities. However, you should not feel as though you have no time to take care of yourself, particularly when it comes to your smile. Unless your dentist has determined that you would be better served by a different schedule, you should […]

How Can I Make Sure My Dental Bridge Stays In Place?

When you have a dental bridge put in place to address the loss of a tooth (or several adjacent teeth), you can count on the restoration to support your smile while also helping you bite and chew comfortably. What has to happen to ensure that your bridge remains secure, and offers lasting support? These prosthetic […]

Will This Year’s Holiday Parties Lead To Cavities?

Holiday parties give you opportunities to catch up with friends and family members. They also encourage us to make the most of this festive season. Is there any downside to attending as many festive gatherings as possible? If you are not smart about your oral care routine, and you overindulge with holiday treats, you could […]

Trouble With A Toothache? Make Time To See Your Dentist

The holiday season can keep people particularly busy. Even with time off work, plans with friends and family can fill your schedule, and keep you on the move. While there is never a good time to have a toothache, at this time of year dealing with this discomfort can feel especially inconvenient. What you should […]

Planning A Personalized Bonding And Contouring Treatment

You want your smile to stand out, but for the right reasons. Just as one person’s smile is different from another’s, the dental flaws that concern you can differ from problems that someone else has with the way their teeth look. At our Prairie Village, KS dental office, we are proud to offer a personalized […]

What Separates Ultrasonic Scalings From Regular Cleanings?

At a standard preventive dental exam, your teeth will receive an expert cleaning from our hygienist. The cleanings provided during routine visits help patients keep their teeth healthy because they remove harmful plaque and tartar buildup. They also allow us to examine the state of your smile, and talk to you about your oral care […]

Do You Have Dental Anxiety? Learn How Sedation Can Help

If you are struggling with dental anxiety, you may find the idea of arranging a dental appointment uncomfortable. Many people are affected by some degree of discomfort at the thought of restorative dental work, but individuals suffering from anxiety can even find routine dental appointments difficult. At our Prairie Village, KS dental practice, our goal […]

Should I Ask My Dentist About Replacing An Older Crown?

When a tooth is seriously compromised by decay, or by a physical injury, it can be necessary to place a dental crown over it. When a crown is set on a tooth, it is meant to provide permanent support, which is important because teeth in these cases will not be able to heal naturally. You […]

Unhappy With Previous Whitening Efforts? We Can Help!

If you have grown frustrated with your attempts to brighten your smile using a whitening toothpaste, or even with a store bought whitening product, our Prairie Village, KS dental office can help! While store bought products have some benefits when you want to fight teeth stains, they can fail to deliver the kind of noticeable […]