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How to Use Your Benefits to Plan Ahead for Anticipated Dental Expenses A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) are helpful benefits that many people use to pay for medical bills, care services, prescription medications, and certain over-the-counter products throughout the year. Opening and depositing money into these accounts can help you manage your money and potentially...

And When You Should Get a Fluoride Treatment at the Dentist’s Office Fluoride is naturally found in food, soil, and water, as well as in your bones and teeth. Since the 1950s, it’s also been an important component of dental care, as it prevents tooth decay. But when you’re shopping for toothpaste, you’ve probably come across natural teeth-polishing products that...

Ask Your Olathe Dentist for Their Recommendations on Electric Toothbrushes, Floss, and More Practicing good oral hygiene at home can help keep your teeth healthy and prevent gum disease. But not all oral care tools are created equal. If you’ve made an investment in your smile through cosmetic dentistry and preventative cleanings and check-ups, you’ll want to do all you...

Teeth Whitening Services in Olathe, KS, Can Brighten Your Smile You take meticulous care of your teeth and love the way your smile looks – except that your teeth are stained or yellowed. Even the most dedicated tooth-brushing routine can leave your pearly whites looking a little dingy, especially if you frequently consume foods or beverages that stain your teeth....

Cosmetic Dental Solutions and Preventative Dental Care Address Imperfections You want your pearly whites to be, well, white. But what if there are spots on your teeth that are even whiter than the rest? These likely weren’t always there, but appeared fairly recently. You’re probably wondering what they are, how to get rid of them, and how to prevent them...

Practice Proper Preventative Dental Care Between Visits to Your Dentist Flossing is an important part of your dental hygiene routine. Floss cleans between your teeth and around your gum line, where bacteria are often trapped, along with plaque and food particles. If you don’t floss, you’ll end up with plaque buildup along your gum line, which can lead to gum...

Know When You Need Dental Care Near Kansas City by Watching for These Issues For such a small part of your body, plenty of issues can crop up in your mouth. But if you’re mindful, you’ll spot warning signs of these minor to serious problems. By partnering with a local dentist, you can get the dental care you need. Watch...

There’s no doubt this is a magical time of the year. From delicious feasts to bright lights adorning many homes to the chill in the air, many of us savor the winter months, especially around the holidays. It is also crucial to pay extra attention to your health; while you are surely aware that the cold air brings sniffles and...

For a lot of people, holiday gift shopping begins the day after Thanksgiving. With Christmas fast approaching and Hanukkah this weekend, there are plenty of gift-giving opportunities coming up. While you are shopping for your friends and family (and maybe yourself?), think about getting some gifts to benefit the smile. We have some ideas for some smile-friendly gifts that range...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend washing your hands several times during the day before and after certain activities. The recommended amount of hand washing time is at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Doing so can help prevent the transmitting of diseases and bacteria that you could be picking up throughout the day. If you are...

Most people adhere to the recommended routine of brushing their teeth at least twice a day. Those two times a day for most people are in the morning and right before bed. While both of these times are important (especially before going to sleep), many people do not brush during the day. Whether it is how busy the work day...

It’s officially fall in Olathe, KS today. Autumn can often mean slowing down a bit to enjoy life, but sometimes, schedules can stay hectic. Hectic schedules can mean skipping breakfast or grabbing something from a drive-thru. However, there is a reason that breakfast is known as the “most important meal of the day.” It sets the tone for your day’s...

Nearly all of us learn how to brush and floss when we are children. Some people are taught to clean their tongue in this oral hygiene routine while some others are not taught to do that at all. So, the question stands. Do you need to clean your tongue every day? Do you need to clean your tongue ever? The short...

Olathe, Kansas is a wonderful town, but sometimes a family just needs to see some new landscape. Summer vacations may mean loading the family in the car for a short road trip to a nearby destination, maybe a trip farther away in a plane, or maybe just the parents getaway. Whatever type of vacation (or even business trip) you go...

When you get a sweet tooth, it means that you get a hankering for food and drink containing sugar. Too much sugar consumption contributes to tooth decay in your smile. Sugar itself does not cause decay of tooth enamel, but when the plaque bacteria in your mouth is exposed to sugar, it becomes erosive acid. Acid can attacks the enamel...

Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world in both adults and children. While it is highly common, it is also very preventable. Cavities are one form of tooth decay; they are holes that form in the outer surface of the teeth, known as enamel. Tooth decay erodes the enamel until a cavity is formed....