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Can Cosmetic Work Help You Hide Dental Wear And Tear?

Dental wear and tear is not always a consequence of poor dental habits. Over years of biting and chewing, your teeth may not retain the shape you remember. For older patients, or people who have naturally softer enamel, the accumulation of friction over time can make teeth take on a worn, less healthy appearance. At […]

Is Poor Hydration Affecting Your Oral Health?

Some daily behaviors are more obviously connected to your oral health than others. When you brush and floss, the connection between these actions and your dental hygiene should be pretty apparent. Avoiding sugary treats can also show concern about problems like tooth decay. What you might not expect is that staying hydrated – and drinking […]

The Importance Of Screening For Oral Health Issues

Imagine how much harder your job would be if you suddenly received no feedback – nothing from your coworkers, or your boss, or your customers. Feedback is also important when it comes to smile care. Sure, you can do a good job of caring for your smile by brushing and flossing, but you may not […]

Why You Should Make Your Periodontal Health A Priority

To take truly take the health of your smile seriously, you need to worry about more than just the condition of your teeth. The condition of your gums can have a big impact on your overall oral health – when you allow bacteria to gather at your gum line, you can put yourself at risk […]

Avoiding Obstacles Between You And A Whiter Smile

Do you feel like real improvements to the color of your smile have been elusive? Are you worried that there is nothing available to you that can lead to results that people will notice? At our Prairie Village, KS dental office, we can provide you with professional cosmetic dental treatment that can offer noticeable improvements! […]

Providing A Comfortable Experience During Restorative Work

It may not be something that people look forward to, but restorative dental work does provide individuals with protection against oral health troubles that can become serious if they are not addressed. Acting as quickly as possible to take care of something like tooth decay will allow you to minimize how much harm decay ultimately […]

Let’s Talk About Restoring That Chipped Or Cracked Tooth

How serious is a problem with a chipped or cracked tooth? While the problem can certainly affect your smile, you may be less concerned if the damage does not result in pain, or affect the way you bite and chew. What you might not realize is that your tooth could be weakened by this harm, […]

Learning To Recognize Symptoms Of TMJ Dysfunction

Is TMJ dysfunction something you really need to be concerned about? People who struggle with problems like headaches, painful jaw movement, and chronic teeth grinding may be unaware that TMJ dysfunction can be the cause of their troubles. The term is used to address any problem that creates trouble for your jaw joints, and/or the […]

Performing A Root Canal To Care For An Injured Tooth

When you suffer a tooth injury, you may have more to worry about than just a noticeable chip or crack, or even the pain you feel. In cases where a tooth’s inner chamber, or pulp, is exposed or harmed during an injury, a person can develop a harmful infection. To deal with this matter, you […]

Arranging Bonding And Contouring Work To Reshape A Tooth

One uneven tooth is enough to interfere with your appearance in a way that makes you self-conscious when you smile, speak, or do anything that might let people glimpse your flaw. While a conspicuous dental problem can make you uncomfortable with your appearance, you should know that cosmetic dental work can ensure that your problem […]