Your Dental Benefits May Expire Soon – Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em!
As the year comes closer to its end, it’s the perfect time to assess whether you need any important dental work done. Why now? Well, many dental insurance plans run on a calendar year cycle, with a yearly maximum of coverage earmarked for that time period, usually around $1,000 for most plans. And the unused … Continue reading Your Dental Benefits May Expire Soon – Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em!
The Worst Halloween Candy for Your Teeth and Fun Candy-Free Options Too!
At Overland Park Dentistry, we want you to enjoy Halloween, including the candy that accompanies it. However, there are some candies that are worse than others for your teeth (particularly if you’re an adult with fillings, crowns, inlays or other expensive and vulnerable dental work in your mouth). In order to avoid dental damage this … Continue reading The Worst Halloween Candy for Your Teeth and Fun Candy-Free Options Too!
Dental Sealants – What Are They and Do You Need Them?
Preventative Dentistry is crucial for keeping your teeth in tip-top shape for a lifetime. There are many treatments that fall under the heading of Preventative Dentistry, including regular cleanings, fluoride treatments, and oral cancer screenings, to name a few. The perfect combination of treatments is different for everyone, but one thing that almost every patient … Continue reading Dental Sealants – What Are They and Do You Need Them?
What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer Screenings
Over 48,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. Of those, approximately 9,500 will die within a year, and nearly half (43%) will die within five years, says the Oral Cancer Foundation. While there are absolutely lifestyle changes that can help you prevent oral cancer to begin with, if you have the disease, early … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer Screenings
Lumineers: The Noninvasive Veneer for Teeth
Teeth imperfections may cause many people to hide their smiles. Whether cracks, chips, stains or other issues affect an individual’s teeth, a dental professional at Overland Park Dental can easily address those issues. If you’re looking to regain confidence through your smile, Lumineers are noninvasive veneers that make for great looking teeth. Our patients … Continue reading Lumineers: The Noninvasive Veneer for Teeth
The Benefits of Wearing a Mouth Guard – Dental Health for the Active
When playing sports, padding, helmets and protective gear are a must to prevent injury and ensure a happy, safe experience. But there’s one piece of equipment that is arguably among the most important, and yet is most often forgotten: the mouth guard. At Overland Park Dental, we frequently see tooth and mouth injuries due to … Continue reading The Benefits of Wearing a Mouth Guard – Dental Health for the Active
Back to School Dental Appointments – Don’t Procrastinate!
Have you ever noticed that waiting for summer vacation is like watching a pot of water on the stove, waiting for it to boil? It seems like it will never happen! The first day of a new school year, however, is the exact opposite. You blink and suddenly stores start having “back to school sales”, … Continue reading Back to School Dental Appointments – Don’t Procrastinate!
3 Great Paths To Movie-Star-White Teeth
If you are one of the many people considering teeth whitening, you’re in good company! Both Tom Cruise and Jim Carrey have had it done, as well as George Clooney. At Overland Park Dentistry, we love being able to create perfect smiles. It’s easy to add the movie star gleam to your smile, and … Continue reading 3 Great Paths To Movie-Star-White Teeth
How to Choose a Great Dentist in Overland Park
Here in Overland Park, KS, there are plenty of dentists to choose from. So how do you find the dentist who’s right for you and your family? The team at Overland Park Dentistry put together this helpful list of things to consider when choosing a new dentist. Check each item off the list to make … Continue reading How to Choose a Great Dentist in Overland Park
New Technology Makes Dental X-Rays Clearer, More Detailed, and More Complete
The official name sounds a little technical – the Cone-Beam Computed Tomography system or (CBCT). But, to be fair, what it does is pretty technical. Thankfully, the experts at Overland Park Dental are here to explain this new technology, as well as show off just what it means for the health and comfort of our … Continue reading New Technology Makes Dental X-Rays Clearer, More Detailed, and More Complete
