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Dental-Healthy Snacks for Your School-Aged Child
posted: Sep. 11, 2024.
Kids are constantly active and constantly growing. No wonder they’re constantly hungry! When it’s time for a snack, here are some tips to make between meal treats timely, tasty, and Read more
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Football Season? Practice Dental Defense
posted: Sep. 04, 2024.
It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies. Taking the Field If Read more
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Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 28, 2024.
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
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Curing the Nail-Biting Habit
posted: Aug. 21, 2024.
Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your Read more
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Thirsty? We Have Some Ideas on Tap
posted: Aug. 14, 2024.
No, we don’t mean the latest foamy offering from your favorite microbrewery. When you’re thirsty, one of the best options available is literally at your fingertips—tap water, straight from your Read more
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The Dog Days of Summer
posted: Aug. 07, 2024.
Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read more
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Broken Tooth: Is It an emergency or not?
posted: Jul. 31, 2024.
Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should Read more
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Pros and Cons of Veneers
posted: Jul. 24, 2024.
You might have a small chip in a tooth from an unfortunate encounter with peanut brittle, or even several chips from a touch football game that got a little out Read more
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Something To Chew On
posted: Jul. 17, 2024.
Chewing gum can be a sticky problem. We’re not talking about etiquette, or nutrition, or how to get rid of the darned stuff when you don’t have a trash container Read more
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Heading Off to College? Maybe It’s Time to Graduate to an Electric Toothbrush!
posted: Jul. 10, 2024.
Your trusty manual toothbrush has been with you from pre-school through high school—well, obviously not the same manual toothbrush, because that would be seriously unhygienic—but it’s the kind of toothbrush Read more
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Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jul. 03, 2024.
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more
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Let's Talk About Your Roots!
posted: Jun. 26, 2024.
You’ve learned a lot from your dentist and your family about how to take care of your teeth. You brush and floss, you wear a mouthguard when you’re active, and Read more
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Five Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
posted: Jun. 19, 2024.
Gum disease can be painful and lead to missing teeth if you don’t treat it properly. However, there are plenty of things you can do to lower your risk of Read more
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Mall Whitening: Why You Shouldn’t
posted: Jun. 12, 2024.
A shopping mall is a great place to get lots of errands done in one trip. Department stores, clothing boutiques, specialty shops? So many tempting options all in one place. Read more
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Summer Treats for Healthy Teeth
posted: Jun. 05, 2024.
School’s out for the summer, and it’s great to have the kids home. After all, they deserve a break after all their hard work. And you want to keep their Read more
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Dental Emergencies while Traveling
posted: May 29, 2024.
You’ve planned your dream vacation. Your reservations are made. You’re packed and ready. You’ve even scheduled a dental checkup at our Kansas City, Kansas office to make sure you catch Read more