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…
Many people believe that braces are just for kids and teenagers. It’s easy to assume that once a person reaches adulthood, it’s too late to correct overbites, crooked or crowded or gapped teeth, or other conditions. Fortunately, this simply isn’t…
Even a relatively mild Kansas City winter has more than its share of gloomy days. When the weather turns cold and the days get short and dark, it’s sometimes difficult to stick to our daily routines, and that includes our…
Winter has officially arrived in Kansas City, and temperatures have dropped well below freezing. While we’ve had some snow lately, we’ve also experienced that familiar “dry chill” that affects not just the air but also our oral health. Many of…
As we look ahead toward a brand new year, many of us are making lists of opportunities and changes that would help to make the next year the best ever. What are we talking about? New Year’s resolutions, of course!…
For many of us, the holiday season is a busy time, filled with family gatherings, friendly get-togethers, and work parties. All these festive events are brimming with food and delicious beverages to go along with the merriment and joyfulness that…