RESPONSE TO COVID-19
In effort to control the spread of COVID-19 a Dry Hydrogen Peroxide (DHP) system has been installed in the office to reduce the percent of bacteria, viruses and mold in the air and on surfaces. This method has been proven in reduction of microbes in occupied spaces. DHP has been effective against every species of microbe on which it has been tested.
As concerns arise from how we prepare to fight this pandemic together within the community we are making changes within. We are advising patients to call when they arrive and wait in their cars until we are ready for them. This will diminish the number of people sitting in the waiting room and allows us to further disinfect the office adequately to keep everyone safe.
With prosthodontic treatment, we hope to restore function, balance, and yes, beauty to your smile again, addressing issues such as a weakened or damaged jaw, or even missing teeth. But we can also address a strained smile that develops a painful disorder known as TMJ disorder, or TMD. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how to... read more »
Dental implants can be crucial to saving your smile. Not only can missing a tooth harm your self-image, prompting you to feel the need to mask your smile, but it can also cause extensive damage to your jaw and face. Moreover, lacking a tooth can end up depriving your body of the nutrients it needs to thrive. When considering these... read more »
The holiday season is here, and for many it starts with a huge Thanksgiving dinner. We want everyone to enjoy their feast with friends or family. But we also know that the high sugar and starch amounts in these foods could mean the risk of tooth decay and infection. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, prosthodontist talks about protecting... read more »
Do you have dental insurance, or possibly a health savings account? If so, then you could have benefits and funds available to use before the year comes to a close! In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, prosthodontist talks about putting them to good use before they’re gone, so you can enjoy good oral health! (more…)
Tooth loss, even the loss of a single tooth, could lead to major problems with the overall health and beauty of your smile. Your chewing function and ability to eat your favorite foods could be complicated too! To bring relief, your Prairie Village, KS, prosthodontist can help by securing a dental bridge. (more…)
When you have a damaged tooth, or one that impacts the function and balance of your smile, then you may need a good dental restoration. To help restore the function, health, and beauty of your smile, our team could provide a dental crown. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, prosthodontist can place dental crowns. (more…)
TMJ Disorder, also known as Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) is a painful thing to experience, and millions of people do. One of the most common symptoms of this disorder is persistent headaches. Unfortunately, many other issues can cause headaches, so it can be difficult to pinpoint TMJ Disorder as the cause. This is frustrating and causes the disorder to be... read more »
When you have an injury to your face due to an external accident, this could mean major complications with your oral health. Lack of treatment could mean a poor quality of life with time. Fortunately, your Prairie Village, KS, prosthodontist can help repair the smile with implant dentistry, ridge augmentation, and more. (more…)
When you suffer from tooth loss, whether due to poor oral health or injury, then tooth replacement is necessary to restore comfort, health, and beauty to your smile again. For a long-lasting and durable option, we can discuss placing dental implants. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about implant dentistry. (more…)
When our jaw loses mass and density following tooth loss, or as a result of an injury, this could complicate a number of facets of our daily life. To restore function, health, beauty, we need to undergo treatment to restore what has been lost. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, prosthodontist talks about ridge augmentation and sinus lifts.... read more »
