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…
As every parent knows, getting kids to take good care of their teeth and watch what they eat can be a bit of a battle. We do it anyway, though, because we want the best for our kids, and that…
Winter is definitely here in Overland Park. While this can be a beautiful time of year in the Midwest, it can also be challenging for our health. Cold weather often prevents us from being active outdoors, and shorter days can…
These days, we've probably all gotten very good at practicing social distancing. Many of us are still working from home, spending more of our free time at home, doing at-home learning, and generally not going out in public any more…
The holiday season is upon us, and if you already have a handle on all your shopping, wrapping, decorating, card writing, and menu planning, we just want to say, "Well done!" If, on the other hand, you're like us, and…