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A beautiful smile is truly something to admire. You might look at celebrities and think they were lucky to have such great genes. The truth is that most of them were not born with those perfect teeth. Few of us are. Many people opt for a beautiful smile with cosmetic dentistry and it’s not limited […]

Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. It can have major health consequences. At Drake Family Dentistry, we can treat sleep problems like snoring. What is snoring? Snoring is caused by an an airway obstruction in the throat or nasal cavity. The obstruction can be caused by: Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue—when muscles relax […]

Dr. Thomas Drake of the Bonner Springs, KS area is a dentist who is committed to helping patients achieve beautiful, healthy smiles. When a variety of issues are impacting one’s oral health, it is important for these patients to ask questions about solutions such as reconstructive dentistry. What Is Reconstructive Dentistry? Reconstructive dentistry is a […]

Dental fillings are a concern you don’t think about until a filling falls out or starts to erode. Dental fillings have a lifespan of around a decade or so, but some fillings can last twice as long, while others don’t make it to 10 years. Do your dental fillings need to be replaced? Use this […]

Sleep apnea is a health issue, causing people to stop breathing intermittently during sleep, that should be taken seriously. The condition is divided into two categories: obstructive and central sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type. When the breathing stops temporarily, the soft tissues of the airway falls, and this inhibits oxygen […]

Teaching children to practice daily brushing and flossing is essential to their dental health. But children are usually not successful at thoroughly cleaning their teeth. This is especially true of their molars, the back teeth used for chewing, that have uneven, rough surfaces where bacteria hides. Sealants provide an excellent way to help prevent cavities […]

Easter egg hunts are just one time of year many us over indulge in candy. Of course, there’s something irresistible about candy — be it chocolate or hard. Either sweet or sour, it’s rewarding and we all know that chocolate sets off certain things in our brains. But, we also know that candy is bad […]

Straight teeth can give a sense of confidence and pride, but for some, the thought of wearing metal braces for months, or years, may be less appealing than living with crooked teeth. Thanks to advances in dentistry, metal braces are no longer the only option for improving alignment and enhancing the smile. Invisalign® is one […]

Obstructive sleep apnea is one of the most common and disruptive sleep disorders out there. Characterized by causing breathing to stop and start during sleep, obstructive sleep apnea happens when the muscles of the throat relax and clog the airway during sleep. When left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea can cause persistent fatigue, cardiovascular problems, and […]

While gum recession is a common occurrence related to aging, it’s not just an “old person’s disease.” It can happen to anyone, even someone with a relatively healthy mouth. And this detachment and shrinking back of the gums from the teeth may not be a minor problem—your dental health is definitely at risk. Here then […]