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Don't Let Your Loose Tooth Become a Lost Tooth
posted: Jun 24, 2019.
Discovering a loose tooth can be exciting — if you're six, that is, and anticipating a windfall from the tooth fairy. If you're an adult, a loose tooth is a Read more -
Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
posted: Jun 14, 2019.
The change from primary teeth to permanent is an announcement to the world that a boy or girl is "growing up." "Growing up," though, is still not "grown"—the new teeth Read more -
Does Your Child Have Gum Disease?
posted: Jun 12, 2019.
To learn more about gum disease and how to guard against it, talk to Dr. Thurman-Taylor and Dr. Ketchem for tips and strategies on oral hygiene and diet at home. Call the office today at (816) 537-6161 to book your child's routine check-up and hygienic cleaning.
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How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Jun 04, 2019.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his hit Read more -
A Retainer-Like Device can Preserve the Space Left by a Lost Primary Tooth
posted: May 25, 2019.
Children losing their primary (“baby”) teeth is both natural and necessary. So, is it really that much of a concern if they lose one early?The answer is yes — premature Read more -
The Benefits of Dental Sealants
posted: May 22, 2019.
As you can see, plastic sealants are a wonderful tool that your dentist can use to keep your children's teeth bright and healthy. For more information, ask us at your child's next routine visit. To book that appointment, please call TLC Family Dentistry at (816) 537-6161.
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4 Problem Areas That Could Affect Your Child's Teeth
posted: May 15, 2019.
While they're resilient, your child's teeth aren't invincible. Daily hygiene and regular dental visits are important, but you should also be alert for problems and take action when they arise.Here Read more -
Braces Take Advantage of Teeth's Natural Ability to Move
posted: May 05, 2019.
There are many new and exciting ways now to transform an unattractive smile into one you'll be confident to display. But not all “smile makeover” techniques are new — one Read more -
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
posted: Apr 25, 2019.
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Lipa Read more -
Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
posted: Apr 15, 2019.
The longer many health problems go on, the worse they become. Treating them as early as possible could stop or slow their development.That holds true for poor bites: while we Read more -
3 Advantages for Improving Your Smile with Composite Resins
posted: Apr 05, 2019.
Are you embarrassed by your front teeth? Maybe it’s just moderate defects—a chipped tooth here, an irregularly shaped tooth there—but it’s enough to make you less confident to smile.There are Read more -
Save Your Smile with Root Canal Therapy
posted: Mar 29, 2019.
Discover the long-term benefits of getting root canal therapy from our Lee’s Summit, MO, dentists Dr. Jamie Thurman-Taylor and Dr. Erica Ketchem at TLC Family Dentistry. Read more -
Those Red Patches on Your Tongue are Nothing to be Alarmed About
posted: Mar 26, 2019.
If you've ever been alarmed to find oddly-shaped red patches on your tongue, you can relax for the most part. Most likely, you're part of a small fraction of the Read more -
A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
posted: Mar 16, 2019.
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, painful Read more -
Get the Real Facts About Local Anesthesia
posted: Mar 06, 2019.
A lot of people don’t like dental work because they believe it will be painful or uncomfortable. There’s an anatomical reason to back up that concern — the mouth with Read more -
Teeth Grinding Could be Causing Your Teeth to be Loose
posted: Feb 24, 2019.
There are a lot of reasons (including a blow to the mouth) why one of your permanent teeth might become loose. The most common: advanced periodontal (gum) disease that has Read more
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