Yes, even your Overland Park dentist loves the occasional piece of candy, and our favorite candies are often those that we loved when we were kids. But as adults, we are (hopefully) better able to remember that the occasional piece of candy…
Whether you're already a parent or are just beginning to plan for a family, dental health is a subject of great importance to every member of your clan, and it isn't just your Overland Park dentist who thinks so! Dental health is…
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…
We hope you and your family members are still staying healthy during the wind-down of the stay-at-home order related to the COVID-19 outbreak. As businesses across our county and state begin to re-engage, we want to share our plans for…
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…
Working and taking classes from home has become the norm for many American families these days. Sometimes that can be a bore, especially when we go weeks without seeing anyone outside our families. Other times it can be a blessing.…
On March 16, the Kansas Dental Association (KDA), the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), and the American Dental Association (ADA) called upon all dentists to postpone elective procedures for the next three weeks due to the COVID-19 (or…
Getting your best night's sleep means finding a nighttime routine that works for you and sticking with it. This might include turning off your devices before you get ready for bed, selecting a good book to read, dimming the lights,…
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…
Take it from Dr. Watts, your Overland Park family dentist: The attitudes and habits that your children establish at an early age are essential in helping them to build and maintain good oral health habits that will last a lifetime.…