Can Hot Summer Weather Compromise Your Oral Health?
The Dog Days of Summer are right around the corner. Here in Kansas City, we know we're going to have hot, humid weather until at least the end of August. It's the time of year when most of us are…
SIX Ways Chewing Gum Benefits Your Oral Health
People have been chewing gum since the earliest days of human civilization, when the first gums were derived from tree sap. It wasn't until the early 20th century that chewing-gum manufacturers added sweeteners and flavors. Millions of Americans got in…
The Stay-at-Home Worker’s Guide to Better Dental Health
Many of us are working from home these days. Like anything, working from home has its upsides and its downsides, but there are lots of benefits that come with working from home. There's no commute, you have a comfier dress…
How Your Diet and Lifestyle Choices Affect Your Oral Health
As your Kansas City family dentist, we've talked before about how your oral health can have a significant impact on your overall health. Brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups aren't just about keeping your teeth and gums clean and healthy;…
Why Straight Teeth Matter: The Social and Health Benefits
We all know that a beautiful, healthy smile is important. But what really makes a smile beautiful and why does it matter? For starters, a beautiful smile is a healthy smile. Straight teeth that are bright white are probably in…
10 Foods that Contain a Surprising Amount of Sugar
Sure, we all know that sugar isn't particularly good for our teeth, but did you know that cutting back on how much sugar you eat has other wide-ranging health benefits for everything from your weight to your mood to your…
How to Keep Your Smile Looking Great Even When You Don’t Have a Toothbrush
We've all found ourselves in this awkward situation at one time or another: We're eating and drinking—maybe having a business lunch—and we find ourselves face to face with friends, coworkers, or even people we don't know, and all the while…
FIVE Simple Routines to Help You Maintain a Healthy Smile
October is National Dental Hygiene Month! It's probably a good time for it, too, considering all those sacks of candy that are floating around everywhere by the end of the month. Sure, we all like the occasional piece of candy…
For Whiter Teeth, Stop Doing These EIGHT Things
We all want brighter, whiter teeth, not just today but all through our lives. That's part of why we brush and floss and make bi-annual appointments with our Kansas City family dentist for cleanings and check-ups. But simply cleaning our…
FOUR Helpful Back to School Dental Health Tips You May Not Have Considered
It may still feel like summer in Kansas City, but the start of a new school year is just around the corner. Many Kansas City area kids head back to class by the third week of August, which means that…