Let's face it, just hearing the term "cracked tooth syndrome" probably makes you wince, and that's perfectly understandable. The good news is cracked tooth syndrome is a fairly minor and common condition. It’s usually found in children and older people,…
Most people already know that gum disease is a concern. You may even know that your risk of gum disease goes up as you get older and that gum disease prevention is tied primarily to the quality of your personal…
To all our valued patients and friends, After practicing dentistry for 33 years, I have decided to announce my retirement—although I’m not going anywhere just yet. I'll be here in the office treating patients as always for years to come…
Believe it or not, you can actually make your teeth stronger. No, you don’t need to be doing mouth exercises or investing in special teeth-strengthening supplements. The truth is much simpler than that. In fact, you don’t need to do…
Getting older isn't usually on anybody's list of favorite things, but it sure beats the alternative. There are definitely some good things about getting older: You have more experience, security, wisdom, and so on. On the other hand, getting older…
Two words—"cold sore" or "canker sore"—can quickly bring out the yuck factor for all of us. No one wants them, and no one enjoys having them, but they're almost inevitable, especially during the super chilly winter months. But why? What's…
We've all had our brushes with bad breath at the worst possible times: on a date, in a meeting with the boss, you name it. While bad breath is never pleasant, most of the time it's caused by foods we…
Plenty of allergens can cause itching, burning eyes or sneezing at any time of year, but those of us who suffer from seasonal allergies know that the worst of it arrives every spring and autumn. The greater Kansas City area…
Nobody likes to think about dental emergencies, especially when they happen to a child or other family member in your care. It's even more difficult to consider dental emergencies in a time when you think you may not have easy…
We all love a beautiful smile. And for a great smile, bright, healthy teeth are important. But sometimes we focus so much on those pearly whites that we overlook a critical component of our smile: our gums. While your Overland…