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f Take the Time to Bring Your Little Ones Into the Office. As a parent, you understand the difficulties that can come alongside their routine dental maintenance. Children do not have the mental ability to fully comprehend the long-term implications of their brushing and flossing, so this responsibility falls to you. Their dental habits begin early, so take the time...

When you lose the majority of your teeth, then you may need a full or partial denture to restore function and health. Our team wants to make sure they offer a lifelike appearance as well! In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists will discuss how we design and craft a set of natural-looking dentures. The Factors Behind Your Missing Teeth...

As your children return to the school, you want to make sure they go back with all the supplies and new clothes they need. However, don’t forget about the smile! A back-to-school checkup and cleaning will help ensure your little ones start the new school year with a strong and healthy smile. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentist will...

Children, like adults, need routine care to help avoid issues like cavities or gingivitis, which could lead to infection, tooth loss, or gum disease after enough time. In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists will look at how we help kids enjoy optimal oral health, with preventive care, lifelike restorations, and more! Treatment at Home Good oral hygiene starts at...

Cavities can lead to serious trouble for little smiles. Along with painful sensitivity and toothaches, untreated cavities could cause premature loss of baby teeth, which is a factor in the onset of dental misalignment. To protect little smiles from the impacts of tooth decay, your Olathe, KS, dentists provide a preventive approach to children’s dentistry. The Causes of Cavities Normally,...

Children need care both at their home and in our office to prevent the onset of tooth decay. Otherwise, a cavity could mean tooth sensitivity and toothaches, as well as an increased risk of infection and premature tooth loss! In today’s blog, your Olathe, KS, dentists will explain what needs to be done to protect little smiles from decay. We’ll...

Since your children’s baby teeth will fall out eventually, to be replaced by their permanent ones, a cavity in one shouldn’t be a big deal right? The fact is, from the moment a cavity forms to the time the tooth falls out could encompass months or even years. In today’s blog, we’re explaining why families in Olathe, KS, should still bring their...

Keeping children free of tooth decay helps them avoid serious oral discomfort and major complications, such as infection or even the premature loss of a baby tooth. We have a number of options to help protect little smiles in Olathe, KS. When should a child receive dental sealants or fluoride treatments, and how can parents help safeguard their children from...

When children develop cavities, you should bring them to see their Olathe, KS, dentist as soon as possible. Not only could it be months to years before a baby tooth with decay falls out, but the resulting pain could lead to serious discomfort. We have treatment options to help treat a cavity, as well as preventive procedures to safeguard young...

Parenting is not an easy job. While kids may not come with an instruction manual, everyone seems to have advice. However, when it comes to your children’s oral health, your dentist is a great resource. Having a healthy smile as a child creates a strong foundation for having a healthy smile well into adulthood. Ignoring issues or allowing bad habits to...

Candy canes are an iconic treat and decoration this time of year. However, it may be better to leave candy canes hanging on tree instead of eating them as a snack. Candy canes can be a problem for your smile’s health. They are hard, which if bitten down at the wrong place at the wrong time can lead to tooth breakage....

When Halloween is on a Wednesday (like it is this year), then it can seem like most of the fun events are held the weekend before the actual 31st of October. This weekend is no different. In Olathe, Kansas this week there are plenty of fun, exciting things to do for the whole family. When deciding on how to find...

Whether you are watching a movie at home or going out to a theater in Olathe, KS, a movie night usually comes with certain snacks. Unfortunately, some of the iconic movie snacks can be a problem for your smile. However, we have compiled a list of some tips that might help you keep the problems away during your movie-watching fun! Another...

Most schools in Olathe, Kansas get back to session on August 15th, which is fast approaching. With that date coming up, you may have already taken the kids back-to-school shopping or you have plans to do it soon. Along with the lists for school supplies, you may want to think about smile care checklist. Whether your child is in elementary...

There have been several scientific studies that show that the act of smiling can boost your mood. Smiling can make you feel more happy and confident, which can spread to the rest of your life. On the flip side, if you are insecure about your smile, you may smile less frequently. Not only are you potentially missing out on the...

Instilling good habits in children can help them keep those good habits through adulthood. When it comes to oral care habits, this remains true. Teaching children effective ways to brush and floss their teeth can help them to protect their smiles. However, because children can have problems reaching all the areas of their mouth and because they are more likely...

When the sun starts to come out after hiding from us all winter, it can cause some inspiration to get everything fresh and clean. You may feel more inspired to sweep away dust and dirt and scrub everything with a little bit of elbow grease to make it all sparkling clean! Just remember that when you are creating your list...

Prevention is an essential part of protecting a child’s smile and keeping it healthy. Good oral hygiene habits developed can help prevent potential problems. Good oral hygiene includes brushing and flossing at home and visiting your dentist at least twice a year. Your dentist may recommend treatments such as dental sealants and fluoride treatments to help create a preventative and protective plan...

Prevention is an essential part of kids keeping a healthy smile. Good oral hygiene habits developed at a young age can protect smiles. Brushing and flossing at home and visiting your dentist at least twice a year are both critical components to good oral hygiene. Options such as dental sealants and fluoride treatments can also play a preventative and protective...

According to the CDC, the Center for Disease Control, dental caries (also known as tooth decay) is the most chronic disease in children ages 6 to 11 years old. It is also the most chronic disease in adolescents ages 12 to 19 years old. It is so common that tooth decay is four times as common as asthma among people...