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The Science Behind the Process Allows for a Secure Restoration Tooth loss does not always happen in a neat fashion. Some instances may give you the foresight to anticipate additional extractions, and others might be immediate. If you have health issues that make your mouth susceptible to future tooth loss, a dental implant can help. This process relies upon the...

Oral surgery is about more than just extracting teeth. In fact, we can use oral surgery to replace missing teeth! In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentist talks about how we address minor or even severe tooth loss with one or more dental implants. A full smile is possible, with results that can last for decades! Oral Surgery and Tooth Replacement Traditional dental...

When tooth loss occurs and time passes before a tooth is replaced, this could mean the jaw weakens with time and causes an aged appearance. To make your smile stable enough to support new teeth, then you may need jaw surgery. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists talk about grafting and sinus lifts. The Impact of Tooth Loss When...

When you have a serious injury, or a more advanced case of tooth decay, then dental bonding and fillings may not be enough to treat your smile. Instead, you may need a custom-made dental crown! In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists talk about how we craft a dental crown that blends with your smile. When Your Smile Needs a...

When you have lost a tooth, or even if you have lost several, then you may need to seek replacement to avoid complications. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentist talks about how we place and restore dental implants, and how this could offer new teeth that last for decades to come, and preserve your smile in the process. The Causes and Complications...

Dental implants not only look natural, but they preserve your facial structure and last for decades to come. But what makes them so much like a natural tooth, and who qualifies for them? In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists will talk about how we plan and place dental implants, and how they help protect your smile. Roots and Crowns...

We recently explained how a bridge could help replace missing teeth, and how dental implants could ensure the prosthetic lasts for years to come. In today’s blog, we continue this conversation by explaining the way your Olathe, KS, dentists use dental implants to support a set of dentures that will never slip. Losing Jawbone Mass and Density What happens when...

If you haven’t made any big plans this weekend, you may be wondering what’s going on in Olathe, KS? Well, April will be featuring a number of fun events that are great for the enWhat’s Going On In Olathe? | Olathe, KStire family. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at a few of these events. Also, if you would...

Typically, dental bridges will be held in place with dental crowns. However, in order to offer a longer lasting solution to tooth loss for patients in Olathe, KS, we may secure them with implant dentistry. Find out what benefits implant bridges will offer, and why addressing tooth loss, even minor tooth loss, is essential for ensuring a healthy and stable smile. When Do...

While tooth loss is still a problem for many patients, and its effects can be disastrous for your smile, there are several options for addressing it and rebuilding your smile. Only one of those options, however, can offer the complete restorative benefits that come with replacing your teeth’s roots as well as their visible crowns. For many patients in Olathe,...

Losing a tooth as an adult is not quite as fun and exciting as it is when it happens as a child. In fact, the experience can be quite traumatic. Aside from there not being a visit from the tooth fairy, there is also a handful of serious and negative consequences from losing a permanent adult tooth. Your dentist in...

When most people think “smile care” they think “dentist.” This is just what we love to hear, but you might not know that there are specialties in the dental field, each with their own names and areas of expertise. If you have been referred to a prosthodontist in Olathe, KS, then most likely you are needing compassionate care for missing...

The aisles at the grocery store and drug store are filled with at-home whitening solutions. There’s everything from mouthguards, kits, mouthwash, toothpaste, even whitening floss. Along with the stuff you can get from over the counter, there are also tons of popular DIY whitening options, such as baking soda or activated charcoal. With all of these whitening options to choose...

If you have faced tooth loss of one or more teeth, you have probably considered replacement. Maybe you already have replaced the tooth, but you are considering a permanent replacement via a dental implant. A dental implant can replace the roots of a missing tooth to give long-lasting stability to your smile. Implants can support a crown, dentures, or a...

Losing a tooth as an adult is a much different scenario than losing a tooth as a child. For starters, adult tooth loss usually is not accompanied by a dollar under your pillow from the Tooth Fairy. Adult tooth loss is usually the result of a negative experience, since most adult teeth (apart from wisdom teeth) are not designed to...

Losing a tooth when you are an adult is a much different experience than losing a tooth as a child. A missing tooth can make a big difference in your appearance. It can also affect your abilities to chew, bite, and speak. Losing a tooth can also lead to a loss of bone density in the jawbone that supports your...

Losing a tooth as an adult can make a big difference on your smile’s appearance. Losing a tooth can also take a toll on your abilities to chew, bite, and even speak. Did you know that a missing tooth can also lead to a loss of bone density in the jawbone supporting your teeth? This loss of bone density can...

The loss of an adult tooth can lead to a loss in your ability to bite and chew. It can affect your speech. Tooth loss can even lead to a loss of bone density in your jaw. Dental implants are small, bio-compatible titanium posts that are inserted into your bone to support a restorative replacement, such as dental crown, dental bridge, or denture. The implant...