Experiencing your first loose tooth can be an exciting time in a kid’s life, especially when your child is expecting a visit and a little treat from our friend the Tooth Fairy. In the United States, this magical fairy is a teeny, tiny winged creature outfitted in sparkly clothes and who silently and delicately takes… Read More
A healthy diet is full of colorful fruits and crunchy veggies. But at our pediatric dental office in Kansas City, we want all of the parents of our patients to know these healthy snacks are also great for a healthy smile. Just like your body, your teeth need certain foods that taste great and make… Read More
We’ve all used our teeth to tear open packaging that’s just too hard to open with our hands. However, your pediatric dentist in Overland Park wants to remind you that there are tools designed to specifically help us open pesky packages, and those tools aren’t our teeth. Both children and adults alike can damage their… Read More
A Pulpotomy Explained You have probably heard of a “pulp and crown” or something similar to that. There are a few different procedures that we do in our office to treat an infected or decayed tooth dependent on the severity. A pulpotomy is a dental procedure done to save a severely decayed tooth. It’s most… Read More
Your Questions Answered: Children are fast learners and can begin practicing good oral hygiene habits at an early age. But even with regular flossing and brushing, it is still difficult to clean the tiny grooves on the chewing surfaces of some teeth. Doctors at LeBlanc and Associates recommend using dental sealants for kids as an… Read More