A bright, beautiful smile is something that we all crave. It’s a symbol of good health, a source of confidence, the first thing that we notice about other people, and the first thing that they notice about us. It helps…
Did you know? Millions of Americans feel self-conscious about their smiles. In fact, in one recent poll, 57% of people said that they covered their mouth when they laughed because they felt insecure about their teeth. At the same time,…
Receding gums are a problem that many of us face, especially as we get older. If you’re experiencing gum recession, however, your first question for your Kansas City family dentist may simply be, “What exactly is it?” Though it may…
Spring is here, and summer won’t be far behind. That means a lot more backyard gatherings, barbecues, and summer picnics, not to mention graduations, weddings, the 4th of July, and so on. One thing that all these events have in…
At one time or another, we’ve all experienced dry mouth. If nothing else, most of us wake up with a dry mouth first thing in the morning. However, there’s a difference between occasional dry mouth symptoms and xerostomia, a condition…
Both mouthwash and fluoride rinse are part of the ordinary oral-care routine of many people, but what you may not know is that the two products are not interchangeable. In fact, mouthwash and fluoride rinses actually serve different purposes and…
The official start of spring is less than a month away, but spring-like weather has already arrived in Kansas City. Sure, ol’ Punxsutawney Phil may have prophesied six more weeks of winter, but folks in Kansas City are sure enjoying…
Did you know that between 40 and 50 percent of Americans are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth? Here’s another fact: According to the American Association of Orthodontists, over 4.5 million people in the U.S. wear braces, and 25%…
We’ve all bitten our lip or tongue at one time or another. Maybe we were talking or chewing or talking and chewing at the same time. It could have been due to an accident, such as a sports injury, a…
The holiday season is officially upon us, and it brings with it tons of shopping, cooking, eating, and making merry with family and friends. In all the hullaballoo, it can be all too easy to let our usual oral healthcare…