Moving to a new city is both exciting and stressful. Besides everything that goes into a move—from renting trucks and packing boxes to changing your address and coordinating with family and friends—you have to deal with the fact that you're…
Spring is here, and we're all looking forward to warmer weather, getting into baseball season, getting out in the yard on weekends, and everything else that comes with these beautiful days! While hibernation may be over for the year, however,…
Spring officially kicks off March 20th here in Kansas City, and it's not a moment too soon! It's time to put away the heavy coats, boots, and gloves and get ready for warmer weather. Many of us like to prepare…
Did you know that even a brief exposure to snow and other winter weather can have an effect on your body, including your oral health? Here in Kansas City, the length and timing of winter weather can be hard to…
What do you know about dental implants? Maybe you already know that a dental implant is an artificial tooth that can be surgically fused to your jawbone, creating a straightforward and permanent solution for tooth replacement. While all that may…
When we think about quality of life, many of us tend to focus on big things: houses, cars, avoiding major illnesses, and so on. But small habits that you do every day can sometimes have an even greater effect on…
The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it cold weather, warm beverages, delicious snacks, and lots of temptations to break from healthy eating. So here are a few tips from your family dentist in Kansas City to help you…
We all know that we should visit our family dentist to get those pearly whites cleaned and polished regularly, but your dentist can help you with much more. If you want to maintain good oral health overall, it's important to…
While we may think of cosmetic dentistry as a fairly recent development, it has actually been in practice for well over two thousand years. In fact, the ancient Etruscans were making dentures out of ivory and bone as early as…
We all have bad habits. Whether it's picking at our nails or simply procrastinating when we should be getting things done, these habits are often a way for us to deal with boredom, nervousness, or stress. Many of our bad…