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…
Our Top 10 Smile Hacks for Spring and Summer
It’s National Smile Month! Your Kansas City family dentist wants to help you celebrate with some smart strategies that will protect and enhance your beautiful smile all summer long! From oral care habits for warm weather to easy upgrades to…
Four Simple Ways to Protect Your Smile This Summer
You know how the song goes: School’s (almost) out for summer! Whether you’re planning a family vacation, gearing up for summer sports, or just looking forward to a little well-earned downtime, the summer is full of opportunities to have fun,…
Spring into a Confident Smile for Weddings, Graduations, and More!
Spring and summer are filled with big moments and unforgettable memories, including proms, season, graduations, weddings, and maybe even a late spring or early summer family vacation or weekend getaway with friends. We all love to commemorate these once-in-a-lifetime events…
Is It Time for a Dental Checkup? Why Spring Is a Great Time to Schedule a Cleaning!
Spring officially begins in just a few weeks! After a tumultuous winter, we’re sure that everyone in the greater Kansas City area is more than ready for spring weather and the renewal that comes with it. Spring is a perfect…
Start the New Year Right with Five Dental Health Tips for a Healthier Smile in the New Year!
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…
The Fascinating History of the Tooth Fairy
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…
Can You Blame Tooth Sensitivity for Your Ice Cream Headache?
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…
Can Summer Fun be Hard on Your Oral Health?
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…
Say Goodbye to Dry Mouth: Eight Simple At-Home Solutions!
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…