It may not feel like it yet, but autumn is just around the corner. For many of us in the Midwest, that means the start of apple-picking season, among other things. Your Overland Park dentist loves apples, and we don't…
A new school year is just around the corner! That means your kids are going off on their own for most of the day, and they'll have a lot on their mind that might lead to them neglecting their oral…
June is a big month for weddings, but in spite of the number of bridal magazines that you've been seeing on the stands lately, October is actually the most popular wedding month of the year. September is second, with June…
We've all heard that calcium is important for healthy teeth and bones, but did you know that calcium is also needed for our heart, muscles, and nerves to function properly and for our blood to clot? It's true! What's more,…
Sure, summer doesn't technically start until June 21, but most schools are out for summer break by the end of May. That means it's already time to hit the pool, fire up the grill, break out the picnic basket, and…
Your Overland Park dentist has written extensively about the importance of mouthguards to protect your children's teeth when they're playing sports. However, it's an important topic, and it bears repeating as the weather warms up and summertime sports season kicks…
Say you're on a dinner date or out at a business lunch. You want to make a good impression, so you're taking extra care with your portions, making sure that your napkin is folded in your lap, the whole nine…
Life is an incredible journey that we all take together. At every stage of our lives, our teeth, smiles, and overall dental health help to support us in our relationships, in our careers, and in every aspect of our lives.…
Becoming a parent comes with a whole lot of questions, and often the answers are only found through experience. One of the questions that many parents ask their Overland Park dentist is about their child's habit of sucking his or…
Your eye color, hair color, and your dislike of asparagus are all things that you probably got from your parents in one way or another. The first two are genetic, meaning that you inherited them directly from Mom or Dad.…