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With the Big Game Coming up This Weekend, You Might Be Planning to Host Your Friends and Family. Our team is always in the mix, but this year feels special. The prevalence of sweets and candy at your event can remind you of your dental health. If it has been some time since your last regular visit to the dentist,...

Your Dental Check-up Should Include a Dental Cleaning; Here’s Why! It’s better to be proactive than reactive when it comes to the health of your teeth. In the new year, make it your goal to get preventative dental care to protect your pearly whites. It’s one of the simplest resolutions you can make. Not sure how to proceed? Not sure...

And How to Protect Your Teeth With a Custom Night Occlusal Guard in Kansas City Modern life is stressful and full of worries. Daily stress can result in conditions like bruxism – the habit of subconsciously grinding or clenching your teeth together. It can happen when you’re awake or asleep – so you may not even realize you’re doing it....

The start of a new calendar year can be a fabulous opportunity to set a new baseline for your oral health. While you need to be visiting your dentist once every six months or sooner, patients sometimes lose track of time. For this reason, placing an appointment for a deep cleaning and an examination during January can help you to...

We want to see you twice a year for a checkup and cleaning, and if you haven’t had one recently, you should contact us for your last appointment of 2023. While these visits may seem minor, they can help you maintain your healthiest smile. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentist talks about checkup and cleaning visits. Dental Exams We...

Thanksgiving is a fun way to celebrate with your friends and family. But this holiday also includes a lot of meals heavy in sugar and starch. For many, this could increase the risk of cavities! In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists talk about ways to enjoy your feast without leaving teeth especially vulnerable to tooth decay. The Risks of Sugar and Starch...

Do you have dental insurance or a health savings account fund? Then you have benefits and money you could lose if you don’t use them before the year ends! In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists talk about how to use them and enjoy a stronger, healthier, and more attractive smile before 2022 comes to a close! Your Dental Insurance...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could mean trouble resting and even strain on your immune and cardiovascular systems. At one time, treatment meant a cumbersome and loud CPAP machine. But your Olathe, KS, dentists can offer a comfortable and convenient alternative with a custom-made oral appliance. The Causes of OSA OSA means that as you rest at night, you stop breathing...

Our team knows how tooth loss, even a minor case, can impact your smile. From negative effects on eating and speaking, to the gradual onset of an aged appearance. But we can help restore your smile with prosthodontic dentistry. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists talk about tooth replacement options. Addressing Tooth Loss Losing your teeth means serious trouble...

If you snore on a nightly basis, this could drive your significant other crazy, and in many cases, indicate the presence of a serious sleep disorder. Without treatment, this could mean daytime exhaustion and even strained immune system! In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentist talks about how to put a stop to your snoring. The Causes of Snoring We...

When dental cavities form, this could cause painful symptoms and eventually leave your tooth at risk of being lost. But our team can provide not only lifelike treatment, but also a treatment to help prevent the onset of cavities. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentist talks about treating and preventing cavities. Cavities Let’s talk about tooth decay. A cavity...

Whether you’re a student or a teacher, in the next few weeks you will be heading back to school and your schedule is going to become a lot more hectic. Which is why we don’t want you to forget about your smile. Your Olathe, KS, dentists can offer a back-to-school visit to ensure the first day starts with a bright...

While brushing and flossing at home is essential for good oral health, you also need professional cleanings to remove plaque and tartar buildup. Otherwise, you could develop a higher risk of cavities and even gum disease! In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists talk about our approach to professional dental cleanings. The Risks of Untreated Plaque and Tartar Plaque buildup occurs when harmful...

When you have an aching tooth, this could mean serious trouble for your smile without care. In today’s blog, we want to explain how routine care and restorations could protect smiles from the impact of advanced decay or infection. Your Olathe, KS, dentists want you to know the risks of an aching tooth! The Possible Causes of Aching Teeth In some cases, a...

When you or your kids play sports or martial arts, there is always the risk of a tooth being cracked, chipped, or even knocked out completely! To provide a protective layer for your smile, we may recommend a custom-made mouthguard. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists talk about how we help protect smiles of all ages! Creating a Custom Mouthguard You can...

When you grind your teeth or clench them on a regular basis, this is known as bruxism. Without treatment, this could turn from an annoying habit to the source of damaged teeth and infection. To offer treatment with precision and accuracy, your Olathe, KS, dentists could provide custom-made occlusal guards. The Impact of Bruxism When you grind your teeth on a nightly basis, this...

We know that undergoing oral surgery can make you feel nervous, but don’t worry, we offer treatments to help ensure comfort, even for those with anxiety or special needs. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists talk about our use of IV sedation to keep everyone calm and comfortably, so they can focus on their newly improved smile! When You Need Sedation When we...

When you have an aching tooth, this could be a sign of a cavity. To prevent infection and tooth loss, your Olathe, KS, dentists could offer a solution with a dental filling. We also have dental sealants to help safeguard smiles from the onset of cavities. Find out what you need to know about identifying and treating cavities! The Warning...

If you have dental insurance, then you have benefits that will expire unless you use them soon. Which is why we want to remind you that there is still time to make a checkup and cleaning appointment. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists discuss why you should see us soon for a visit, before your 2021 benefits disappear. Don’t...

When you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), then you may need treatment. Instead of a loud and uncomfortable CPAP machine, our team could create a custom and cozy oral appliance. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists will explain how we create and employ a sleep appliance to help you rest with ease once again. The Dangers of Untreated OSA OSA actually interrupts your...