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Belton, MO 64012
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Adrian, MO 64720
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Don't let Periodontal Disease Cause Your Gums to Recede
posted: May 19, 2019.
Although your smile wouldn't be the same without them, there's more to your gums than their looks. Besides helping to hold your teeth in place, they're also an important protective Read more -
Know What to Expect During Your Child's 'Baby' Teeth Phase
posted: May 14, 2019.
At no other time in a person’s life will their teeth and mouth change as rapidly as it will between infancy and adolescence. In this short span an entire set Read more -
Correcting a Poor Bite Improves Dental Health as Well as Smile Appearance
posted: May 09, 2019.
Overbites, underbites, crossbites—these are just a few of the possible malocclusions (poor bites) you or a family member might be experiencing. But no matter which one, any malocclusion can cause Read more -
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
posted: May 04, 2019.
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Doctor–Dentistry Read more -
Watch Out for Re-Infection After a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Apr 17, 2019.
So, you've undergone a root canal treatment to save a decayed tooth. The tooth has a new lease on life — and the pain is gone too. But there's a Read more -
To Detect Oral Cancer Early, See Your Dentist
posted: Apr 12, 2019.
This month marks the 20th annual observance of Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Last year, over 50,000 people in the US were diagnosed with oral cancer, and over 10,000 people died Read more -
Stress and Nighttime Teeth Grinding
posted: Apr 07, 2019.
April is National Stress Awareness Month. But what does stress have to do with dentistry? According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, if you have a Type A personality Read more -
Here's How to Care for 3 Common Dental Restorations
posted: Apr 02, 2019.
Today's dental restorations are truly amazing. Not only are they life-like and functional, they can endure for many years a hostile environment of bacteria, acid and heavy biting forces.Even so, Read more -
Here's How to Manage School Snacks and Your Child's Dental Health
posted: Mar 28, 2019.
Besides daily hygiene and regular dental visits, the best thing you can do for your kids' dental health is to see that they're eating a nutritious diet. And not just Read more -
A Detailed 'Smile Analysis' Sets the Stage for a Successful Makeover
posted: Mar 23, 2019.
Cosmetic dentists routinely perform smile transformations once thought impossible. Using the latest materials and techniques, today's practitioners can "make over" the most problematic smiles.But to achieve these results, it's necessary Read more -
A Dental Exam Could Uncover an Eating Disorder
posted: Mar 18, 2019.
After your son or daughter's dental exam, you expect to hear about cavities, poor bites or other dental problems. But your dentist might suggest a different kind of problem you Read more -
A Traditional Bridge Might be the Right Solution for Your Missing Teeth
posted: Mar 13, 2019.
We can do a great many things to preserve diseased teeth, from filling cavities to crowning damaged but still viable teeth to protect them and restore their attractiveness. But there Read more -
Dental Sealants can help Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
posted: Mar 08, 2019.
While children are less likely than adults to experience periodontal (gum) disease, the same can't be said for tooth decay. One aggressive form of decay called early childhood caries (ECC) Read more -
Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
posted: Mar 03, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease can weaken gum attachment and cause bone deterioration that eventually leads to tooth loss. But its detrimental effects can also extend beyond the mouth and worsen other Read more -
Chronic Dry Mouth Could Increase Your Risk for Dental Disease
posted: Feb 26, 2019.
When your mouth is dry, you know it: that sticky, uncomfortable feeling when you first wake up or when you're thirsty. Fortunately, it usually goes away after you eat or Read more -
Here's What you Need to Know about a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Feb 21, 2019.
A root canal treatment is a common procedure performed by dentists and endodontists (specialists for inner tooth problems). If you're about to undergo this tooth-saving procedure, here's what you need Read more
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