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While often overlooked, the gums play a critical role in keeping the entire smile healthy. When compromised by gum disease or damaged by dental trauma, patients can find themselves facing oral discomfort and vulnerable to a wealth of potential dental issues. With these consequences in mind, our Kansas City dentist strives to educate patients on […]

The American Dental Association says that 50% of Americans experience halitosis at one point or another. What is that? In simple words, it’s bad breath, and that’s quite a large percentage we’re looking at. If you’re one of the people in that percentile and don’t know what the reason behind it is, then keep reading. […]

A dental crown is a tooth shaped restoration that covers or caps a tooth to restore it to its normal shape, size or alignment. A dental crown will strengthen and improve the appearance of a tooth. Crowns are cemented in place. A crown is used when a tooth is so badly damaged that a simple […]

Dentures are an excellent option for Kansas City area residents who are looking to replace a large number of missing teeth. Dentures from our experienced dentists will look great and last you a long time. Of course, if you want your dentures to last as long as possible, it’s important that you care for them […]

If your smile has been made unappealing by chips, stains, and visible fillings, you probably feel self-conscious in social situations. Fortunately, Dr. Tom Drake is well-versed in a wide range of cosmetic dentistry applications. Dental veneers are a popular method for restoring multiple unappealing teeth. However, there are times when one or two teeth might […]

How Long Do Veneers Last When Applied to Teeth? That’s a very important question and one we are often asked by our Bonner Springs and Kansas City dental patients. After all, if you’re paying for a cosmetic dentistry procedure and your smile is on the line, you want to make sure that you’re getting a […]

Your teeth may be small, but they’re capable of causing you a lot of toothache. If you’re currently suffering from a toothache, you’d probably do just about anything to get rid of it forever. You’ll be in a position to do just that once you know these 5 things: 1. It might be a cavity… […]

How Well Do You Know Your Teeth? Hey kids, The American Dental Association wants to know how much you REALLY know about our teeth. Take this quiz to see how well you score! 1. How many teeth do adults have? a) 32; b) 52; c) 25 2. What is the part of the tooth that […]

Dental implants to replace teeth are a popular choice as much for their durability as their life-likeness. Most implants last for decades, which can result in lower long-term maintenance costs than other replacement options. But to achieve this longevity, you must take care of your implants. You should brush and floss them daily right along […]

While dental implants have become the most popular restoration among both dentists and patients, it’s primarily a tooth replacement — either for a missing tooth or a tooth beyond repair that must be extracted. But what if your tooth is still viable beneath its unattractive exterior? From an oral health standpoint, it’s usually wise to […]