Your dental health is a critical component to your overall health and wellness. Now that the New Year is upon us, it is a great time to create and implement resolutions that will provide a boost to your oral health. By placing your focus on maintaining optimal oral health, you are committing to maintaining your… Read More…
How Do I Make My Gums Healthier?
The gums – medically termed the “gingiva” – are a special type of tissue that surrounds the teeth, providing protection to both the teeth and the bone underneath. The gums form a seal against the teeth that helps to create a barrier that protects the region from infection. There are certain practices you may perform… Read More…
Reasons Why a New Smile is the Best Gift You Can Give Yourself This Christmas
Now that the holiday season is in full swing, it is quite likely that you are making out your gift-giving list and checking it twice. Afterall, it is the time of the year where we indulge in our generosity and love of others by giving. Why not mix things up a little and purchase a… Read More…
What Are the Pros and Cons Associated with Using Mouthwash?
According to the American Dental Association, the use of mouthwash is considered to be a helpful addition to the daily brushing and flossing oral health regimen performed daily. This type of rinse is believed to be effective in reaching areas within the mouth that are not easy to reach by toothbrush. Additionally, the mouthwashes available… Read More…
Insecure About Your Smile? Why You Should Consider Crown Lengthening
A confident smile can make a significant impact on your overall appearance and self-esteem. If you feel insecure about your smile due to excessive gum tissue, an uneven gum line, or short teeth, crown lengthening might be the solution you need. At the Implant & Perio Center of Kansas, Dr. Marq J. Sams and our… Read More…
The Worst Halloween Candy for Your Kids’ Teeth
Halloween is a spectacular and highly enjoyable holiday, boasting of tales of ghosts, fear of goblins, and anticipation of goodies. Unfortunately, the truly scariest aspect of the celebrations that abound as Halloween draws near is the fact that the sugar contained in the treats that will be passed about have the capability of playing a… Read More…
Questions You Should Ask Your Dentist About Oral Health
Achieving and maintaining optimal oral health involves more than just flossing, brushing, and using mouth wash. For the complete care of your teeth and surrounding structures, you must visit a dentist at least once every six months. During your dental checkup, aside from having whatever your teeth need done, it would be a great opportunity… Read More…
Dentist’s Inexperience and Your Oral Health – A Risky Combination That Could Result in Many Dental Complications
Dental health issues and the versatility of the treatments available to treat those problems have increased dramatically in the past few years. This stems from advancements in the dental field, expanding knowledge, and technological advancements. Just as the dental problems and treatments have increased, the complications have also increased – especially when those issues are… Read More…
Signs You Should Watch for in Your Gums That May Indicate Gum Disease
Gum disease – medically termed “periodontitis” – is a common type of oral health infection that has the capability of resulting in damage to the bone that acts as a support for a tooth and the soft tissue within the mouth. If left untreated, the alveolar bone that is located around the teeth starts to… Read More…
The Best and Worst Foods for Your Dental Health
The mouth is home to billions of bacteria. While many of these bacteria are healthy, there are some that are harmful to your dental health. If you consume the wrong foods, you will essentially “feed” the harmful bacteria. This can result in the development of a thin film of material that’s latches plaque onto the… Read More…