Dental implants are an excellent solution for replacing missing teeth, offering a natural look and feel while restoring function to your smile. At Implant & Perio Center of Kansas, we understand the importance of maintaining your dental implants to ensure their longevity and your overall oral health. Dr. Marq J. Sams and our dedicated team… Read More…
The Emotional Toll of Missing Teeth
According to numerous studies, dentofacial abnormalities – such as missing teeth – often experience a wide range of detrimental emotional effects. Examples include avoiding social situations, being the subject of social stigmas, stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem levels. The smile is very important. It is a means of personal recognition, connecting with others, part of… Read More…
What Causes Receding Gums?
When the gums have receded, it indicates that the line of gum tissue that is situated around the teeth has started to pull back. In turn, this causes a larger amount of the tooth to be exposed. In some instances, it exposes the root of the tooth. The recession results in gaps forming between the… Read More…
Simple Strategies to Boost Your Dental Health During the Summer Months
Now that summer is upon us, the temperatures are warming up and the sun is shining brighter than ever. Most people are engaging in a multitude of fun and exciting activities with their family and friends. These include fishing trips, camping adventures, cooking out, swimming, traveling to amusement parks, visiting zoos, and more. While summer… Read More…
Ridge Modification a Productive Treatment for Individuals Suffering from Jaw Deformities That Require Dental Implants
According to dentistry specialists, deformities within the jaw are a common occurrence. These may range from mild issues to severe complications, such as those that are associated with severe birth defects. Depending on the issue that you are experiencing, you may experience issues with speaking, breathing, chewing, and swallowing. Due to these complications, many choose… Read More…
What Causes a Gummy Smile?
A gummy smile – professionally termed, “gingival display” – is a condition that results in the display of excessive gum tissue being exposed above the two front teeth when smiling. Individuals that experience this issue are often troubled by it; many claim that it makes them self-conscious about their appearance and results in feeling less… Read More…
Will Laser Therapy Help with Gum Disease?
Information derived from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has established that one out of every two individuals in the United States that are over the age of 30 has gum disease. Gum disease – which is medically referred to as “periodontal disease” – is a chronic-based inflammatory disease that detrimentally impacts the gum tissue… Read More…
Get an Appropriate Dental Diagnosis by Visiting a Practitioner That Uses Digital X-Rays
Over the course of the past decade, dental technology has experienced massive advancements thanks to the development of digital radiography. While film-based x-rays were beneficial throughout the past 125+ years that they have been in use, they have resulted in many oral health conditions being misdiagnosed. If you care about your dental health – and,… Read More…
Poison or Penny-saver: Water Fluoridation
A big discussion throughout the nation and specifically in our backyard is fluoride. Should it be in the water? Should it not? With three-fourths of the country drinking water with fluoride added in, Wichita has voted to reject adding fluoride to the local water in 1964, 1978, and in 2012 with a 59% “no” vote… Read More…
8 Factors That Put You at Risk for Losing Your Teeth
In recent years, research has indicated that there are several factors that put you at risk for losing your teeth. There is an exceptionally high incident of tooth loss within the United States. The American College of Prosthodontists have established that more than 120 million individuals in the country are missing at least one tooth… Read More…