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.
While dentists can treat a wide array of issues, sometimes you need more specialized care than a traditional oral healthcare provider can give. Because your teeth and jaw are part of your skull, problems with your oral cavity can also affect your face. This interconnectedness means that issues that are seemingly relegated to your mouth can spiral and cause significantly... read more »
When you have a cracked or chipped tooth, or one with decay or infection, we could help with a custom and often lifelike dental restoration. We could even aid in tooth replacement for those with missing teeth! In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, prosthodontist talks about creating and placing dental crowns. (more…)
TMJ disorder, also known as TMD, could provide jaw joint strain and lead to serious discomfort. Without treatment, this could also cause associated complications, like bruxism. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, prosthodontist talks about how we provide comfortable and noninvasive solutions for TMD. (more…)
Did you know that dental implants offer a 98% success rate, far more than traditional removable dentures? What makes them such a successful option for addressing minor or advanced missing teeth? In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about the benefits of implant dentistry. (more…)
When you have gaps in your smile from tooth loss, this could mean much more than just poor esthetics. Over time, the missing teeth could lead to problems eating and speaking, and with the strength and stability of your smile. Which is why your Prairie Village, KS, prosthodontist may recommend implant dentistry. (more…)
Prosthodontics is a specific area of dentistry that encompasses unique and nuanced practices. What’s more? A prosthodontist can perform a host of specialized treatments, including bone grafting and sinus lift procedures, in addition to traditional dental work such as providing routine checkups, cleanings, and other forms of restorative care. With that in mind, however, how can you identify a dentist... read more »
Taking care of your smile is a lifelong process, and one that is not short of any obstacles or complications. Believe it or not, your grin endures various threats to its structural, functional, and cosmetic health on a daily basis. Moreover, you face the consequences of major infections, damage, and more if you do not take care to protect your... read more »
When it comes to enduring any kind of oral or maxillofacial damage, there are various ways the phenomenon can impact your oral health. Indeed, nobody wants to endure issues of this nature, as they can significantly alter one’s appearance, health, and physical or functional capabilities. Moreover, damage of this nature requires specialized care to perform, and no ordinary dentist can... read more »
Prosthodontic dentistry is a specific area of dentistry that focuses on the relationship between oral prosthetics and maxillofacial concerns. Though all prosthodontists have a foundation in general dental care, it is incorrect to assume that all dentists are prosthodontists. Indeed, the relation between maxillofacial concerns and one’s health is a complex and fascinating area of study, and today, we wanted... read more »
In our most recent blog, our team decided to list a few common misconceptions we have come to find patients have about prosthodontics prior to scheduling an appointment. Indeed, these consisted of financial misconceptions as well as the thought that every dentist provides prosthodontic treatment. We also cleared up inconsistencies and set the record straight so that we can do... read more »
