Bad Breath – Causes and Cures
Bad breath, or halitosis, can ruin your confidence and make social encounters uncomfortable for everyone there. Let’s talk about what causes it and how to get rid of it. Poor Hygiene If you’re brushing and flossing your teeth irregularly, that can allow waste-producing bacteria to build up in your mouth and cause your bad breath…. Read more »
Gum Disease Can Have a Serious Negative Impact on Your Oral Health
Gum disease is more common in the American population than you might think. The American Dental Association estimates that nearly 47 percent of people over the age of 30 have some degree of gum disease. The inflammation and infection involved with the disease can have a serious negative impact on your oral health. The earliest… Read more »
The Tasks to Complete Before Bed for a Pristine Oral Health
To help you properly clean and care for your smile before bed, our team is happy to provide the following oral hygiene checklist just for you: -Brush your teeth: Brush your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Make sure you brush for two minutes and you thoroughly scrub each tooth. Your soft-bristled brush… Read more »
Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation to Brighten Your Smile
If your smile lacks confidence because of receding gums, take heart, you are not alone. At the dental practice of Dr. Robert P. Sherman, we perform The Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique (PST®), a procedure invented and patented by John Chao, DDS. Our practice uses this scalpel-free, suture-free procedure to treat receding gums in our patients… Read more »
Dental Crown? We Can Help!
What can you do if you have a damaged tooth? Naturally you should visit your dentist, but do you ever wonder what our dentist may do for a cracked or chipped tooth? As you might expect, the answer to that question will depend on your unique needs—but you shouldn’t be surprised if a crown is… Read more »
White Fillings to Restore Your Smile
At the dental practice of Dr. Robert P. Sherman in Leawood, Kansas, we are happy to offer white dental fillings for our patients’ healthy smiles. White dental fillings (or composite resin fillings) are a tooth-colored filling that blends in with your natural smile. This makes these fillings a popular choice for our patients because they look so natural…. Read more »
Inlays and Onlays can be Used to Repair Large Areas of Tooth Decay on Your Back Teeth
Sometimes even the most effective and diligent oral hygiene regimen isn’t enough to prevent Large areas of tooth decay forming on the biting surface of your molars and premolars. This can seriously compromise your ability to chew food and can cause pain. Left unrepaired the problem can exacerbate and develop into something much more serious…. Read more »
How to Feel at Ease at the Dentist’s Office
There are a number of people who get nervous, or even anxious, when they visit a dental office. Some people are fearful enough that they will even avoid going to the dentist at all costs. Does this describe you? Don’t worry; there are ways to ease your dental fears. Communication One of the main keys… Read more »
Can Mints Cure Bad Breath?
At some point in your life, you’ve probably had to deal with bad breath. When you do, do you ever turn to a breath mint or chewing gum? If so you aren’t alone, but are these products really the best thing for your oral health? In reality, using mints and gum isn’t necessarily a problem–though… Read more »
Root Canal Therapy: Do You Need Retreatment?
If you’ve ever had root canal therapy, you probably know that going through the treatment is better than coping with a damaged root canal. In fact, you probably understand why most people who’ve had root canal therapy claim it’s no worse than having a cavity filled. Similarly, you may know that if an injured root… Read more »