If you are reading this, it means that you either have a loose tooth that is likely about to fall out or you have at least one tooth that is already missing. Either or, you are probably already feeling the effects of the situation. It is likely that you are scared, angry, and frustrated with… Read More…
How Does Diabetes Affect Your Dental Health?
Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, influencing various aspects of their health, including vision, kidney function, and heart health. However, one aspect that often goes under-discussed is the impact of diabetes on dental health. At Implant & Perio Center of Kansas, under the expert guidance of Dr. Marq J. Sams, we… Read More…
10 Ways to Keep Your Teeth Healthy
The teeth are considered to be among the strongest components of the body; however, after a lifetime of consuming natural and synthetic sugars, crunching on hard substances, consuming a variety of beverages, missed dental cleanings, and other dental-related activities, chips, breakages, and loss may occur as a result of damaged tooth enamel, pressure, tooth decay,… Read More…
Helping Your Child with Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety – especially among children – is becoming increasingly prevalent. As a result, it is ranking higher as a concern of public health as this level of anxiety could cause the underusage of dental services offered. This, in turn, leads to the development of oral health problems. In many instances, dental visits are avoided… Read More…
New Year Resolutions That Will Improve Your Dental Health
Your dental health is a critical component to your overall health and wellness. The New Year is a wonderful time to create and stick to resolutions that are designed to make you feel better and look better. Why not establish a few resolutions that will ensure optimal oral health? Taking care of all components of… Read More…
Dentures That Don’t Fit Right Could Lead to Many Problems
Here at Implant & Perio Center of Kansas, we strive to ensure that all tooth replacement treatments are affordable, comfortable, and effective. If our patients have missing teeth, we recommend dentures. These dental devices not only offer a patient full functionality of their mouth, they also enhance the beauty of the smile; therefore, increasing a… Read More…
A Beautiful Smile Results in an Instant Boost to Self-Confidence and Esteem
Donning a beautiful, dazzling white smile not only displays the overall health of your teeth and gums, but, it also has the capability of playing a highly significant role in your overall self-confidence and esteem. If you have ever experienced the devastation of tooth discoloration, tooth breakage, or the presence of an evident cavity, you… Read More…
Periodontal Therapy Treatments That Aid in Restoring Health to the Tissues That Provide Support to the Teeth
Periodontal therapy aids in the task of restoring health to the tissues that help to support the teeth. While the procedures vary, the goal of each is to restore tissues that are diseased. When the tissues develop disease, this can spread to the bone that helps to provide a strong support system for the teeth…. Read More…
Common Issues That Detrimentally Impact the Periodontal Tissues of the Mouth
There are several issues that have the unique capability of negatively impacting the overall health of the periodontal tissues within the mouth. Anatomically speaking, “periodontal” means “around the teeth” and refers to the tissue structures that aid in anchoring the teeth into the bone of the jaw. The structures of these tissues are made up… Read More…
Laser Periodontal Therapy – A Comprehensive Overview for Patients
Laser periodontal therapy utilizes a specially-designed oral health care laser to reach and remove gum tissues that are inflamed and diseased from the root region of a tooth. Immediately after this process is complete, the dental professional moves on to the root scaling procedure. This task includes removing plaque and calculus that has accumulated around… Read More…