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If you have missing teeth, then your oral health, as well as your smile’s appearance, could suffer. In order to address the gaps in your smile, you may benefit from a lifelike dental prosthetic, or a replacement tooth. With dental implants, we provide our Olathe, KS, patients with natural looking replacements for lost teeth. Addressing Your Lost Tooth Roots When...

Typically, a dental bridge is held in place with dental crowns, which are attached to the natural teeth. But what if we could offer our Olathe, KS, patients a more secure and longer-lasting alternative? In today’s blog, we’re going to talk about the benefits of a dental bridge held in place with dental implants, and why addressing tooth loss is so important for...

For a number of reasons, from wisdom tooth eruption to severe infection, we may need to remove a tooth to protect your smile’s health and stability. However, once we do and a gap is now in your smile, what next? In today’s blog, we’re looking at the how and why of dental extraction, as well as options for filling the...

If a patient sees us with a chipped tooth, or one suffering from advanced decay or infection, then we may recommend a restoration. To repair smiles in Olathe, KS, we may create and place a custom-made restoration made from a strong and lifelike material. Let’s look at how our custom dental crowns return teeth to full function, health, and beauty, often in just two...

If you have serious pain in your smile, such as when you eat, then you may have more than a cavity, you may have a dental infection. Without treatment, this issue could impact your smile’s health and even increase the risk of tooth loss. In order to stop the pain and preserve the tooth, we may offer patients in Olathe, KS, a...

A cavity often means aches and sensitivity in your smile, as well as an increased risk of dental infection unless treated. But who do we treat a cavity? For our patients in Olathe, KS, with aching, decayed teeth, we may offer a filling. Instead of relying solely on metal restorations, we have a natural looking alternative that can blend with your smile!...

People of all ages can be susceptible to cavity development. Therefore, treating the tooth decay that causes them is one of the most common reasons for visiting the dentist (besides regular checkups and cleanings). Because tooth decay can progress, becoming more and more serious over time, how you treat yours depends on how long it’s been allowed to remain. At our Olathe,...

As we grow older, our smile changes. Upon reaching adulthood, up to four additional teeth could erupt. Known as third molars, or wisdom teeth, these teeth could impact your smile’s health and appearance in a number of negative ways. In order to restore a smile’s health, we may perform a safe and comfortable dental extraction. The Health Risks of Third Molars At...

Sometimes, repairing teeth and restoring your smile’s health involve placing a simple dental filling or lifelike dental crown. However, other times improving your smile’s health and function means oral surgery, such a wisdom tooth removal or even dental implant placement. We’re going to look at common oral surgical procedures we offer in -house for our Olathe, KS, patients. Extracting Wisdom Teeth Also known as...

When a patient comes to us with missing teeth, we want to offer them a whole smile again. With implant dentistry, we address minor and severe cases of missing teeth in Olathe, KS, and prevent the complications of untreated tooth loss. Let’s talk about placing and restoring dental implants, and why you should always seek a replacement for your missing teeth. Qualifications...

For minor tooth loss, your smile may benefit from a custom-made bridge or possibly a single tooth dental implant. However, advanced cases may need more, such as a full or partial denture. In today’s blog, we’re looking at how we replace missing teeth in Olathe, KS, and when our patients should see us for dentures. We also talk about securing dentures with...

Have you lost one or more of your natural teeth? If you don’t address the gaps in your smile, then you may develop serious oral health issues. In order to offer a long-lasting and natural looking solution to missing teeth, we may offer a custom-made dental bridge. How do we create a bridge and how does a person keep one...

As people approach adulthood, they may see up to four additional teeth arrive. Known as wisdom teeth, or third molars, these teeth can disrupt oral health and lead to a number of serious complications, including painful impaction. To protect smiles in Olathe, KS, from these issues, we may suggest an extraction. How do we extract wisdom teeth? The Risks of Wisdom Teeth...

Dentures help restore smiles suffering from advanced tooth loss. Otherwise, failure to address tooth loss could mean trouble eating and speaking, as well as an older appearance. In today’s blog, we’re looking at how dental implants can secure fixed dentures for patients in Olathe, KS. How do we place these secure alternatives to traditional and removable dentures? When Do You Need a...

When a tooth becomes damaged, repair is crucial for avoiding complications. In order to address minor and severe damage, we may opt for a strong and durable restoration. We also take steps to ensure our Olathe, KS, patients enjoy natural looking tooth repair. In today’s blog, let’s take a closer look at our lifelike dental crowns and when we prescribe them. When Do...

When a tooth becomes infected, the patient not only experiences serious pain, but a risk of losing the tooth altogether. In order to halt the infection and preserve the tooth, we may suggest a safe and comfortable root canal treatment. How does a root canal work and when should residents of Olathe, KS, see us for treatment? The Causes of...

As we approach adulthood, up to four additional molars could erupt. For many, these additional teeth could cause serious complications for the health and appearance of our smiles. In order to preserve smiles in Olathe, KS, we may suggest an oral surgical procedure known as an extraction. How do we perform an extraction and what should patients expect from this procedure? The Dangers...

Traditionally, dentures offer removable solutions to advanced tooth loss. However, what if we could offer our Olathe, KS, patients a more secure option to address advanced cases of tooth loss? In today’s blog, we’re going to discuss implant-secured dentures, as well as the importance of addressing tooth loss and maintaining a full and functional smile. How Tooth Loss Impacts Oral Health What...

Traditional dental bridges will be held in place with dental crowns, but we have a more secure alternative. We offer our patients in Olathe, KS, implant-secured bridges, which provide a host of benefits for overall dental health. How do we create these strong and lifelike replacement options? How does addressing tooth loss improve smiles? Preventing Loss of Jawbone Density What happens when...

As dental professionals, we strive to help our patients in Olathe, KS, enjoy full smiles. Which means we want to help preserve your natural teeth. However, in some cases an issue may arise that means removing the tooth is the best option for your smile. When should you have an extraction? What happens during this common restorative treatment option? Wisdom Teeth and...