When you flash a bright, confident smile, it’s natural to want your teeth to look their best. Traditional metal fillings, though effective, often stand out against your natural teeth. Here’s something exciting: Tooth-colored fillings. This modern dental treatment blends seamlessly with your natural teeth, making them both attractive and durable. Made from composite resin materials…
Dentin hypersensitivity is a common dental condition that causes discomfort and pain in response to stimuli like hot, cold, acidic foods, or sweet foods. This issue can significantly impact everyday activities such as eating, drinking, and even breathing through the mouth. Simply ignoring the sharp pain can lead to more severe dental issues, including tooth…
Choosing between Invisalign and braces can be a challenging decision. Both options have their advantages and drawbacks, and what works best for one person might not be ideal for another. This blog will explore Invisalign vs. braces: the pros and cons to help guide you in deciding which is the right choice to enhance your…
A confident and shining smile is every person’s dream. However, the mere thought of metal brackets and wires from traditional braces can be a major turn-off. Fortunately, today’s orthodontic technology offers an innovative substitute to standard braces in the form of Invisalign. But what are Invisalign clear aligners used for? Invisalign braces are a modern…
Congratulations on your pregnancy! If you are like most women, you have probably started to think about all the changes that will be taking place in your body over the next nine months. One of the questions that may have crossed your mind is whether or not you can start or continue to wear Invisalign…
Having white teeth helps improve our self-esteem. Unfortunately, not all are born with a white smile. Teeth can become stained or discolored due to various factors, including acidic foods and beverages, tobacco use, poor oral hygiene, age, medication, genetics, and dental or mouth trauma. Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dental procedure that aims to…
Did you know the same plaque that decays your teeth can cause major heart problems? What if you could fight plaque and heart failure both by improving your oral health? Dr. Wince and Dr. Jeffers-Jader in McPherson are here to tell you more! Someone dies from a heart attack every minute, according to the American…
Do you have a spouse or loved one that complains about your snoring? Do you wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air? Do you find that you are always exhausted during the day and just can’t seem to ever catch up on sleep? If these symptoms sound familiar, you may be…
We all have those nervous habits we turn to when we feel awkward, stressed, or just plain bored. If your choice vice is biting your nails, you need to know that it can cause a lot of distress on your oral health and overall health. McPherson dentists, Dr. Wince and Dr. Jeffers-Jader, share why nail…
You did it! You got the consultation, booked the appointment, and you actually showed up on the big day. You saw the dentist and now all that has left you hungry! The question is: what can you eat after having dental work done? You need some soft food recipes! For some of us, it’s nostalgic…