If you are in need of kids dental cleaning and examinations, give us a call. We help children from a very young age to develop healthy oral hygiene and the habits necessary to stay in excellent oral health as they age. Education should begin early, and kids as young...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, states that around 17.5 percent of children ages 5 to 19, had untreated tooth decay from 2011 to 2012. Within the same year, the CDC states that 27 percent of adults between 20 to 44 years of age had the same...
When the need arises for dental work to replace or repair a tooth, there are multiple options to choose. However, some options may be better than others. People may wonder if dental implants are the best choice to replace a missing tooth or if dental bridges are the...
It can be difficult enough as it is to get a child to practice proper dental hygiene each night before bed. Once a child has braces, though, dental hygiene becomes even more crucial. If a child is not careful to continue proper dental hygiene, then the risk of tooth...
The imagination can create the worst interpretations of a scenario. Hearing the term “study-hall” makes children imagine a prison-style learning system. A person who has to wait in line at the DMV automatically imagines that the line will take all day. An individual,...
As your Leawood dentist, I answer a large number of questions during regular dental checkups and exams. I am happy to answer any questions a patient has since the answers can help fuel the patient's interest in oral health. The more you know about your teeth and gums,...
When you visit our Leawood dentist office for a childrens dental cleaning, we will remove the plaque and tartar on your child's teeth, but that is only the start. The cleanings are incredibly important because it allows us to remove the plaque and tartar that have...
Invisalign is a unique teeth straightening system that uses clear, nearly invisible aligners to gently and gradually move crooked or out of place teeth into the correct alignment. Invisalign is unlike traditional braces in that it provides a less noticeable and...
Grinding one’s teeth is a bad habit that can occur while someone is awake and while someone sleeps. An individual who grinds his or her teeth will usually be unaware of the fact, leading to more pain and ruining one’s teeth. Fortunately, there is a treatment to help...
CEREC technology has revolutionized the process of completing dental restorations. Instead of needing to involve the dental lab, we can create restorations here at our dental office. This means that we can handle your dental issues in-house, without the need for a...