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LifeSmile Score: Assess Your Risk for Oral & Dental Diseases
Even while practicing the recommended brushing and flossing routine and visiting the dentist the recommended twice per year, some…
Take care of your toothbrush to safeguard your smile
Your toothbrush is a vital part of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. But you need to take proper care…
What are teeth?
Your teeth are calcified structures in your mouth that help crush and break apart food, so it is easier…
Protect school-aged smiles from common dental problems
Back-to-school season brings a lot of change, with new classmates, new teachers and new excitement. As a parent or…
What to do about a loose baby tooth
Remember that old iconic image of a loose tooth being pulled by a string tied to a doorknob? Slam!…
Are You Getting Enough Calcium?
How much calcium do you need? Even though calcium is one of its most plentiful minerals, your body can't make…
Parts of the Mouth: An Anatomy Lesson
Every Part of Your Mouth Plays a Part in Oral Health Your mouth — also known as the oral cavity…
Your child’s first dental visit
A child's first visit to the dentist is an exciting milestone. But it's also an important appointment that can…
The superb benefits of smiling
Just about everyone loves to smile. From a glimmer of a grin to a full-blown belly laugh, it simply…
Don’t ignore your snore
Snoring is extremely common. In fact, roughly 50% of men, 40% of women, and 20% of children in the…
Oral health is about more than your mouth
Making your oral health a priority can safeguard your overall health and well-being. That's because many oral diseases can…Disclaimer: Delta Dental of Kansas provides oral health information to improve the dental health of our community. The resources on this site are not intended to be used for the diagnosis or treatment of a dental or health condition and should not be used as a substitute for seeking dental or health care on a regular basis or when conditions warrant.