We provide preventative dental care in Leawood and can help you to have lifelong oral health. There are steps that you can take for your health and the health of your family. These steps include daily care at home and regular dental visits. Working together is the...
Visit our periodontics office if you need to restore a smile following the damaging effects of periodontal disease. Receding gums can detract from a beautiful smile, while root exposure can cause discomfort and sensitivities to hot or cold foods and drinks. Here are a...
As a cosmetic dentist in Leawood, we have a myopic focus on the aesthetics and appearance of your teeth. We have found that there is a case to be made for ensuring that your teeth look as good as they function. Smiles are considered a powerful tool in your tool chest....
We provide kids orthodontics in Leawood, and one of the most common concerns parents have is if their child has overlapping or overcrowded teeth. This tends to be a particularly common issue, as children are in the process of losing their baby teeth and gaining their...
The bristles on a toothbrush that gently grace the surface of one’s teeth can range from 0.03 mm to 0.23 mm in thickness. The gap between one’s teeth can make it difficult to get between the teeth when brushing. Recently, flossing is under scrutiny since there is not...
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...
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...