How Your Smile Impacts First Impressions
Your smile says a lot about you, even before you’ve said a word. We all know this, and studies have shown it to be true. Your smile is the first thing most people notice about you. Whether you’re heading to…
Be Back-to-School Photo Ready with Invisalign Clear Aligners
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…
FOUR Long-Term Benefits of Braces and Teeth Straightening
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%…
Cosmetic Dentistry and the Value of a Confident Smile
How do you feel about your smile? If you’re not as happy with your pearly whites as you would like to be, you’re not alone. Recent surveys have found that more than half of all Americans are self-conscious about their…
Teeth Whitening for Fun in the Sun This Summer
Summer in Kansas City means fun in the sun! Whether you love to get in a game of flag football, take your bike out for a long ride, head out to Kauffman Stadium to catch a Royals game, or just…
New Year, New Smile, and a New You!
What were your New Year’s resolutions this year? Get in shape? Spend more time with the kids? Take up a new hobby? The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to start making the changes that we’ve been…
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…
5 Things You Should Know About Dental Implants in Kansas City
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…
Surprising Facts about Cosmetic Dentistry
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…
Thinking About Teeth Whitening Before the Holiday Season Begins?
These days, the holiday season pretty much begins in October. Don't believe us? Just go to any of the stores and keep an eye out for Thanksgiving and even Christmas decorations creeping into the aisles earlier and earlier. October is…