Many of us tend to eat more when the weather turns cold, and it’s not only because the holidays are filled with tempting delicacies. Being cold causes us to burn more calories simply to stay warm, and this means that…
We all know that the start of a new year is the perfect time to form healthy habits. Your oral health is no exception! Simple habits such as replacing your toothbrush quarterly, flossing regularly, and staying consistent with your visits…
If you’ve ever gotten a dental crown, you know that the process used to mean multiple appointments, temporary crowns, and a long wait of days or even weeks for your permanent crown to arrive. Now all of that has changed!…
Halloween is just around the corner! For many families in Kansas City, that means costumes, pumpkins, and plenty of candy to be gathered from the neighbors or your favorite trunk-or-treat event. For kids, the holiday can be a load of…
School is starting back up, and kids and teens are heading back to class. We love to see all their smiling faces as they make their way back to school every fall, but not everyone feels confident in their smile…
Most people have heard of the tooth fairy. Legend has it that if you lose a baby tooth and place it under your pillow before you go to sleep at night, this benevolent mythical creature will collect the tooth and…
As the saying goes, we all scream for ice cream. Most of us love this sweet treat, especially on a hot summer day. Unfortunately, ice cream has some of us screaming for a different reason—ice cream headaches. While everyone has…
Who doesn’t love summer? It’s a time filled with fun activities, from picnics and pool days to sports and outdoor adventures. Are you planning some fun in the sun this summer? You may be surprised to know that some summer…
Dry mouth is something that all of us have experienced at one time or another, but simply feeling thirsty is different from chronic dry mouth. Also known as dry mouth syndrome or xerostomia, chronic dry mouth is a condition where…
Spring is in the air! The weather is warming up, the grass is green, and the flowers and trees are in bloom. It’s the perfect time to spend a day with a friend or the family enjoying a picnic. What’s…