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Overland Park Family Dental

Creighton Gallagher, DDS

8925 West 135th Street
Overland Park, KS 66221
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Do you have questions about dental health? We encourage you to follow our monthly blog updates to learn more about dental health topics.

Dental Health, Dentures, Restorative Dentistry

Five Tips for Caring for Your Dentures

Submitted by Overland Park Family Dental on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019.
senior couple hug and smile after learning how to care for dentures

If you’re missing teeth (or even all your teeth), dentures can restore your smile and let you eat your favorite foods again. To ensure your dentures do their job and are kept clean, there is some maintenance required. Check out our blog post for five tips for caring for your dentures.

Dental Health, Oral Hygiene, Root Canal Therapy

Do I Need Root Canal Therapy?

Submitted by Overland Park Family Dental on Friday, November 15th, 2019.
man holding his jaw in pain in need of root canal therapy

When you have advanced tooth decay, the infection spreads to the roots of your teeth and causes excruciating pain. The most popular way to clear out the infection and prevent further damage to your teeth is with a root canal. Read our blog post to learn about a root canal, including causes and prevention.

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.

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health, Restorative Dentistry

What Is The Difference Between Porcelain Crowns & Veneers?

Submitted by Overland Park Family Dental on Thursday, September 19th, 2019.
man thinking about porcelain crowns and veneers

Veneers and crowns are both commonly made out of the same material–durable, natural-looking porcelain. However, crowns and veneers both entail different procedures, and they offer different results. Read our blog post to learn more about each of these two options, and when each one is a good fit.

Dental Health, Dental Tips, Kids Dental

National Back to School Month: Dental Checklist

Submitted by Overland Park Family Dental on Tuesday, August 13th, 2019.
five kids arm in arm wearing backpacks heading back to school

August has arrived, which means it’s national back to school month! Around the country, parents are running around making sure their kids have everything they need to start the school year off on the right foot. Read our blog post for a back-to-school dental checklist for your children.

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