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Overland Park Family Dental

Creighton Gallagher, DDS

8925 West 135th Street
Overland Park, KS 66221
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Posts in the Cavity Prevention category:

Cavity prevention is essential. If you are looking to prevent cavities, then we encourage you to contact us about our preventive services.

Cavity Prevention, Dental Health, Oral Hygiene

Does Sugar Affect Your Oral Hygiene?

Submitted by Overland Park Family Dental on Thursday, August 12th, 2021.
stack of sugar cubes

Sorry folks, but sugar and your teeth aren’t the best of friends. While we may enjoy our sweet snacks and drinks, it’s important to know what effect sugar has on our oral hygiene. Check out our blog post for the rundown!

Cavity Prevention, Dental Health, Wisdom Teeth

What Happens If You Don’t Remove Your Wisdom Teeth

Submitted by Overland Park Family Dental on Thursday, August 13th, 2020.
young woman holds her jaw in pain after wisdom tooth removal

Wisdom teeth tend to emerge when you’re between the ages of 17 and 25. Since humans now eat a much softer diet than their stone-aged predecessors, these teeth have become nearly useless. Read our blog post to learn why it is important to get your wisdom teeth removed.

Cavity Prevention, Dental Health, Oral Hygiene

Which Foods are Bad for Teeth?

Submitted by Overland Park Family Dental on Monday, February 17th, 2020.
slices of citrus fruit that can be harmful to teeth

We’ve all heard about how bad candy is for our teeth. But there are some other dangerous foods that may surprise you. Read our blog post to learn some of the common cavity-causing foods you may want to think about phasing out of your diet.

Cavity Prevention, Dental Health, Oral Hygiene

Does Candy Increase the Risk of Cavities?

Submitted by Overland Park Family Dental on Thursday, October 24th, 2019.
candy corns in a pumpkin shaped bowl

You’ve probably heard that sugar causes cavities and therefore candy contributes to tooth decay. Check out our blog post where we explain what a cavity is, what causes cavities, how to prevent them, and whether candy increases the risk of cavities.

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