We love them—oh, do we love holiday treats at Overland Park Family Dental! Even so, holiday treats can wreak havoc on our dental hygiene. Keep your kids smiling bright with these five Dr. Gallagher-approved holiday treats. Snow-drizzled Reindeer Food It’s all about presentation with this delicious and healthy treat! Reindeer eat carrots, and so should […]
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Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth, the colloquial name for the last molars to erupt sometime between ages 17 and 25, are known as some of the most painful. Taken from the Oxford Dictionary: “Although formally known as third molars, the common name is wisdom teeth because they appear so late – much later than the other teeth, at […]
8 Simple Home Remedies for Bad Breath
Bad breath is incredibly frustrating, discouraging, and embarrassing. Beyond this, it can catch us off guard without any products on hand. Thankfully, Dr. Creighton Gallagher and team at Overland Park Family Dental are happy to alongside you in addition to these home remedies for bad breath. 1. Hydrate. Drink plenty of water. Swish it around […]
3 Fun Activities to Teach Your Kids Good Dental Health
It can be hard to get kids motivated to brush their teeth twice a day and for at least two minutes! Not only is it important to get them into the habit, but maintaining that habit and the motivation can also be challenging. Planning fun activities around brushing is an excellent way to get your […]
How the Heat Can Affect Your Teeth
With July just around the corner, summer time and the heat that it brings is in full swing. Now is the time to go outside and enjoy the outdoors while the sun is shining and the sky is blue. As the summer progresses, the heat will continue to rise, and we want to make sure […]