When it comes to oral health, most people think about brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups. While these habits are essential, they are just one part of maintaining a healthy smile. Your gums and the supporting structures of your teeth play a vital role in overall oral health. This is where periodontics, a specialized branch… Read More…
Implant Dentistry: The Future of Tooth Replacement
Tooth loss is more common than many people realize, and it can impact far more than just your smile. Missing teeth often lead to difficulty chewing, trouble speaking clearly, jawbone loss, and even changes in facial structure. For years, removable dentures and fixed dental bridges were the only treatment options, but both had limitations. Dentures… Read More…
All-on-X Treatment Planning: When Four Implants Aren’t Quite Enough
Full-arch implant bridges have changed the way patients regain confident smiles after extensive tooth loss. The most recognizable solution, All-on-4®, anchors a lifelike bridge to just four implants. Yet “four” is not a magic number for every mouth. In certain situations, adding a fifth, sixth, or even seventh implant (the “X” in All-on-X) delivers the… Read More…
Pocket Reduction Surgery Explained: How Closing Deep Gum Pockets Protects Your Smile
When gum disease advances beneath the surface, it creates spaces called periodontal pockets where harmful bacteria thrive. Left untreated, these deep pockets can undermine the bone that anchors your teeth and threaten your overall health. At Implant & Perio Center of Kansas, our periodontal team, led by Dr. Marq J. Sams performs pocket reduction surgery… Read More…
Scaling and Root Planing Demystified: Your First Line of Defense Against Gum Disease
Gum disease doesn’t always announce itself with pain or obvious symptoms. In fact, it’s often referred to as a “silent threat” to your oral health—developing slowly, quietly, and dangerously. Left unchecked, it can lead to tooth loss and even affect your overall health. At Implant & Perio Center of Kansas, our team is here to… Read More…
The Best and Worst Foods for Your Dental Health
Your mouth is the gateway to your body—and what you eat affects more than just your waistline. At Implant & Perio Center of Kansas, we educate our Wichita-area patients on how nutrition directly impacts oral health, especially when it comes to preventing gum disease, cavities, and long-term dental complications. Whether you’re trying to maintain a… Read More…
Implant-Supported Dentures: Stability and Confidence Without Messy Adhesives
If you’ve been living with traditional dentures, you may already be familiar with some of their common challenges—slippage during meals, the need for adhesives, or discomfort after a long day of wear. While dentures have long been a reliable way to restore missing teeth, advances in dental technology have made it possible to achieve a… Read More…
5 Steps for Reducing Tooth Sensitivity
Do you wince when sipping hot coffee or feel a sudden jolt of pain when enjoying a scoop of ice cream? If so, you’re not alone. Tooth sensitivity affects over 40 million adults in the United States and can significantly impact your quality of life. At Implant & Perio Center of Kansas, we understand how… Read More…
The Importance of Periodontal Maintenance in Preventing Gum Disease Recurrence
Gum disease doesn’t end with treatment. If you’ve completed therapy for periodontal disease, you’ve already taken an important step toward protecting your smile. But maintaining those results takes ongoing effort. That’s where periodontal maintenance becomes essential. At Implant & Perio Center of Kansas, our team—led by Dr. Marq J. Sams —works closely with patients to… Read More…
Bacteria in the Mouth and Their Potential Dangers
We often think of brushing and flossing as simply ways to keep our breath fresh and our teeth clean. But the reality is far more complex. Your mouth is a bustling ecosystem home to hundreds of types of bacteria—some good, and some potentially dangerous. When harmful bacteria grow out of control, they can cause damage… Read More…