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…
School is starting back up this week, and that means parents all across the Kansas City area are scrambling to ensure that everything is ready for Day One. There’s a lot to think about, a lot to prepare for, and…
For most of the greater KC area, school is back in session this week, and that includes schools right here in Overland Park. That’s why your Overland Park dentist wanted to take a moment to tackle an issue that troubles…
We’ve all heard that sugar is bad for your teeth, but the relationship may not be as straightforward as you might expect. Sugar doesn’t directly damage your teeth. Instead, sugar is a favorite food of certain bacteria that live in…
Here at your Overland Park dental office, we occasionally get asked whether summer heat is bad for our teeth. The short answer? Yes and no. Sure, it's possible for sudden temperature changes to cause the enamel of your teeth to…
Most of us know that we should see our Overland Park dentist twice a year for our bi-annual checkup and cleaning. We also know other reasons to call the dentist: tooth pain, swollen or inflamed gums, any injury to the…
Teeth whitening is a simple and popular process. In fact, it's one of the most requested cosmetic dentistry procedures in the United States. And why not? It's quick, safe, and painless, and it can be done either in your Overland…
Dry mouth syndrome, also known as xerostomia, can be a surprisingly serious condition, potentially causing problems with chewing and swallowing and even exacerbating tooth decay. Dry mouth may be caused by a variety of factors, from hormonal changes to the…
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…