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Fighting dental decay effectively will protect you against permanent damage to your enamel. Unfortunately, many people—even those who feel they have a great smile care routine in place—can suffer at least one cavity in their lifetime. If you find that you need dental work because of decay, how can you make sure your tooth is protected and keep your smile looking its...

When you start to develop an infection within the soft tissue of one of your natural teeth, you can experience a seriously painful toothache. If you have noticed that something does not feel quite right when you bite down, take some time to speak with a dedicated dental professional about your needs. You may have a bacterial infection that has...

Enamel is the hardest material in your body, but you can still crack or break a tooth in your everyday life. If you have recently experienced an injury to your smile, reach out to your trusted dental professional as soon as you safely can. Without the protection of your enamel, you are susceptible to serious bacterial infection within the tooth. Speak to...

Just how serious is the formation of a cavity? The problem is one to take seriously even in its early stages, as it will cause increasing harm to your tooth structure as it develops. With that said, timely care can minimize the impact that it has on your oral health and appearance, as it can be resolved while there is...

Restorative Dentistry in Olathe, Kansas, Gives Back Your Stunning Smile A chipped tooth is a common dental injury in which a piece of your tooth enamel breaks off. It can create the appearance of uneven teeth shape and even cause pain if left untreated. A small chip – one that affects only the edge of your tooth for example –...

Oral surgery is how our team addresses very serious oral health issues, such as tooth loss. But we can also prevent the impact of wisdom tooth eruption, a development linked to poor oral health, misalignment, and discomfort. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists talk about preventing wisdom tooth impaction with oral surgery. Wisdom Teeth As we approach adulthood, up to four new...

When a tooth becomes infected, a dental filling may not be enough to bring relief and prevent complications. Instead, your smile may need an endodontic treatment known as root canal therapy. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentist talks about how we treat and preserve smiles with a restorative treatment. The Dangers of Your Infected Tooth At the center of...

We know that dental anxiety can prevent you from undergoing care, which is why we have an option that eases dental fears and helps patients stay calm and cozy, even when undergoing oral surgery. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists talk about the benefits of IV sedation, and how we administer this calming agent. Dental Anxiety and Oral Surgery Dental anxiety can...

In our late teens and early 20s, our smile could undergo the arrival of up to four new teeth. These molars are known as wisdom teeth, and they can cause serious problems for your smile. To prevent these problems, we can extract them before they erupt. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists discuss the process of extracting wisdom teeth....

We recently looked at dental crowns and how we use them to repair smiles. But did you know that we can also use them to replace missing teeth? In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists talk about how we address lost teeth with our custom and lifelike dental bridges, and when you may need one. The Discomfort of Tooth Loss...

While our restorative treatments aim to prevent tooth loss, sometimes actually taking out a tooth is necessary to safeguard the smile. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists look at when this is the case, and how we complete a safe and gentle tooth extraction. We’re always looking at potential tooth replacement options! When Smiles Need a Tooth Removed When...

Wisdom teeth, also known as your third molars, tend to erupt in our late teens or our early 20s. For many, they could cause major problems with the health, beauty, and function of your smile! Which is why your Olathe, KS, dentists may recommend a safe and gentle tooth extraction process. The Reasons for Removing Your Third Molars Our smile has evolved to...

When you have suffered from missing teeth, this could alter how you eat, complicate speech, and leave you feeling embarrassed about your smile. However, replacing missing teeth not only means a full smile again, but this could also prevent further tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentist talks about how our dental bridges help smiles. The Impact of Minor Tooth Loss...

When you have a tooth that hurts and makes chewing painful, then you may have an infected tooth that needs immediate attention. Otherwise, your tooth could become lost or allow the spread of infection! To bring comfort and prevent complications, your Olathe, KS, dentists could offer care with an endodontic treatment known as root canal therapy. The Causes and Dangers of Dental Infection...

The holiday season is upon us, which also means many of us will be leaving our smiles vulnerable to the onset of cavities. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists explain how many of our favorite holiday dishes could cause cavities, and how to help safeguard your smile from the dangers of tooth decay. How the Holidays Cause Cavities The holiday season is...

When you lose your teeth, this could lead to more than a gap in your smile. Over time, the bone tissue could degrade and cause an older appearance, additional missing teeth, and complicate your ability to receive dental implants. To correct this, your Olathe, KS, dentists may recommend a jawbone grafting procedure. How We Lose Mass in Our Smile When the body recognizes the...

While our team works hard to preserve and protect your teeth, sometimes an issue arises that cannot be addressed with a restoration. Instead, to protect your smile from major complications, we may suggest a tooth extraction. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists talk about our safe and comfortable tooth extraction. The Dangers of Wisdom Teeth Our smiles can comfortably...

When you have a serious restorative issue, such as a cavity or infection, or a tooth that has become chipped or cracked, we may cap it with a crown. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentist will talk about how we cap the teeth with a lifelike and long-lasting dental restoration, one that offers both cosmetic and restorative issues. Creating and Placing Custom...

When a tooth becomes infected, or develops an abscess, then a filling may not be enough to treat it and prevent further complications. Instead, keeping your smile whole could mean you need an endodontic procedure known as a root canal. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists want to talk about the root canal process. Losing a Tooth to an...

When you have a cavity, a filling could stop discomfort and protect your smile. Instead of relying only on metal, we have a lifelike version that looks great and offers restorative improvement. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists will discuss how we create and place these lifelike dental fillings with a discreet approach! When a Smile Requires One A filling is a restoration...