An alarming trend is making its rounds on the internet among young adults and teenagers. Videos featuring teens making their own braces out of household items and encouraging others to do the same are going viral. One of the most popular videos found on YouTube has over 1.2 million views. Those promoting this idea claim […]
Some Dentists are Taking Steps to Drill Less and Save More Teeth
There’s a new method to dentistry spreading through the nation and it’s all about conservation. Most dentists are taught in school the traditional, and some say outdated, “drill and fill” techniques that have been the core of dental education for centuries. However, some dentists have had enough of damaging and destroying healthy parts of the […]
Conserve Your Teeth, Don’t Destroy Them with Traditional Dentistry
Central Kansas Dentistry is proud to be one of the leading “Tooth-Conserving” dental offices in Kansas and Dr. Williams is the only dentist in Kansas that is a certified member of the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry. So what does tooth conservation mean for you? Dr. Williams follows a biomimetic approach to dentistry which by definition […]
Can Busy Lives Lead to Gum Disease?
An estimated four in 10 employed Americans report working 50+ hours every week, according to research done by CNN Money. This is certainly not the first time this alarming trend of overworked, overscheduled and time-crunched Americans has been mentioned. The workplace is only becoming more competitive and cut-throat as more and more professionals join in […]
Dating After Divorce
In recent decades, data has shown more women with bachelor’s degrees or higher are getting married than those without higher education. This means, women with the highest possibilities of financial independence are choosing to get married at a higher rate than ever before. Both men and women with higher levels of education were statistically shown […]
The Dazzling Benefits of Dental Implants
Sometimes no matter how well we care for our teeth, some of us with inevitably deal with the reality of losing permanent teeth. It can be a scary situation, and it can also cause some people to become self-conscious of their smile. But if you find yourself faced with this dilemma, there are a variety […]
How to Sleep Through a Filling When Terrified of the Dentist
Dental phobias and anxiety can keep some people from ever stepping foot in a dentist office. Some adults with this phobia may force themselves to go every few years. These visits can be extremely difficult, and they may be physically ill in the days leading up to the visit. This limited or nonexistent professional dental […]
Biomimetic Dentistry and Chemotherapy
One of the furthest things on a cancer patient’s mind after finally completing the exhausting chemotherapy treatments is their teeth. After the harsh chemo sessions and side effects that follow each treatment, many survivors of this disease find themselves in pain due to issues with their mouth or teeth. During high-dose chemotherapy, not only are […]
Going the Distance: Why Traveling to Our Office is Worth It
At Central Kansas Dentistry, P.A., it’s not uncommon for many of our patients to travel great distances to come to our office. Some patients even travel up to 100 miles! But why is that? These days, with a dentist on almost every corner, why would so many patients make the trek to Dr. Williams‘ office […]
To Floss or Not to Floss
For years, dentists across the country have emphasized the importance of daily flossing to their patients. But a recent investigation is causing many patients to question that recommendation. According to the investigation, the Associated Press asked the government for evidence that supports the benefits of flossing on oral health, and much to their surprise, they […]
