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Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Dentures
posted: Feb 14, 2019.
Since as many as 26 percent of older U.S. adults have lost all their teeth, there are a large number Americans who wear full removable dentures, also known as false Read more -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
posted: Feb 04, 2019.
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, the Read more -
Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Habit with These Tips
posted: Jan 25, 2019.
The most important thing you can do for good oral health is brush and floss your teeth daily. But we’re not born knowing how to do either — they’re skills Read more -
How Teeth Whitening Can Transform Your Smile
posted: Jan 15, 2019.
If you want a simple solution for getting a brighter smile our Lee’s Summit, MO cosmetic dentists Dr. Jamie Thurman-Taylor and Dr. Erica Ketchem are here to help. Read more -
Not Crazy about Flossing? Try a Water Flosser
posted: Jan 15, 2019.
The most important part of dental health maintenance isn’t what your dentist does—it’s what you do every day when you brush and floss your teeth. And all you really need Read more -
Improve Your Smile With Veneers
posted: Nov 20, 2018.
If you look in the mirror and feel like your appearance is lacking due to your damaged or yellowed teeth, you may benefit from dental veneers. This procedure can take Read more -
Winning the War on Gum Disease Requires Post-Treatment Vigilance
posted: Nov 20, 2018.
After several treatment sessions your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. But, while we may have won this battle, the war rages on. To keep an infection from re-occurring we'll Read more -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Nov 10, 2018.
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house in Read more -
Dental Implants can also Support Other Traditional Restorations
posted: Oct 31, 2018.
If you’re thinking about getting dental implants, you’re in good company. Dentists have placed more than 3 million of these popular devices since their introduction in the early 1980s.But if Read more -
5 Things you can do to Improve Your Child's Future Dental Health
posted: Oct 21, 2018.
A child's formative years have an immense impact on their physical, mental and emotional well-being. As a parent you want them to have every advantage possible.That should include a healthy Read more -
4 Signs Your Child May Have a Poor Bite
posted: Oct 11, 2018.
Although tooth decay is a major problem to watch for in your child’s teeth, it isn’t the only one. As their teeth transition from primary (“baby”) to permanent, you should Read more -
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
posted: Oct 01, 2018.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, a Read more -
3 Surprising Sugar Sources Your Baby Might be Consuming
posted: Sep 21, 2018.
Tooth decay is an ever present danger for your baby’s developing teeth. It begins with disease-causing bacteria feasting on leftover sugar, producing high levels of oral acid that slowly dissolves Read more -
Keep Up Good Dental Habits in College to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Sep 11, 2018.
Starting college is one of life’s biggest transition moments, the first time many young people can truly say they’re on their own. Their freshman year can be both exhilarating and Read more -
3 Tips to Making Mealtime Easier During TMD Flare-Ups
posted: Sep 01, 2018.
If you suffer from a temporomandibular (“jaw joint”) pain disorder (TMD), you know any activity involving jaw movement can be uncomfortable. That includes eating.But avoiding eating isn’t an option—which means Read more -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Aug 22, 2018.
When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At least Read more