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...
Braces are a common part of childhood that most children dread in part, the misconceptions of braces build a bad impression. In reality, braces are an extremely useful method to straighten one’s teeth, ensuring a future with a brighter and healthier smile. However,...
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...
Children may groan and even beg for mercy upon hearing that they will have to get braces. No one wants to deal with the mess of metal wires and brackets in their mouth. The idea of people at school noticing a child is wearing braces can scare children away from the...
Everyone loves candy. Whether it is sugar, sour, spice or everything nice, everyone enjoys at least one type of candy. However, when a child gets braces, it can feel as if the child wears chains on his or her teeth that deny all forms of sugary sweets. It can be easy...
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,...
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...
Raising a child is never easy, even with all of the preparations and precautions parents may take. Keeping a child clean and healthy is an entirely different level of difficulty since the numbers of children who enjoy practicing proper dental care are far and few. In...
Parents can never start a child’s dental care too early. The difficult part is keeping up a healthy routine for the child’s health over the span of several years. Even with the advice and tips the internet has to offer, parents can still have difficulty in continuing...
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,...