Dental Blog for Robert M. Davis, DDS & Associates

Dentist Office in Raytown and Pleasant Hill, Missouri

Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
March 07, 2018

 

            During the previous two decades the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has become increasingly common.  Today, predominantly overweight men who snore (the most common demographic diagnosed with OSA) no longer have to experience the numerous serious detrimental health consequences associated with the frequent disruptions of breathing during sleep associated with sleep apnea.  Such complications include heart attacks, glaucoma, diabetes, cancer and cognitive and behavioral disorders. While OSA traditionally affects overweight males, a lesser known but related sleep disorder debilitates thin women...

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Category:
Family Dentistry
Halitosis
February 24, 2018

Recognizing atypical aspects of your oral health is vital to individuals wishing to maintain optimal oral health. Bad breath is not uncommon when you eat certain foods or when you wake up in the morning. Bad breath becomes what is known as halitosis when regular brushing and flossing does not eliminate the odor. Fortunately, halitosis is quite treatable in most circumstances under the care of a general dentist.

The vision of Robert M. Davis, DDS is to help his patients obtain a healthy, esthetically pleasing patients.

Dr. Davis performs comprehensive general dentistry services in his Raytown and...

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Category:
Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry
Four Keys To Longevity of Your Dental Implant
August 24, 2017

 

More people are missing teeth than most of us realize. According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOS):

Over 69 percent of people between the ages of 35 to 44 have at least one permanent tooth which has been lost. These teeth are lost due to accidents, decay, periodontal disease and infections. Over a quarter of all people over the age of 75 have no permanent teeth remaining.  So if you are missing one or more teeth, you should consider a dental implant.

Dental implants boast a 95% success rate and 50 years of clinical research, and thus provide an...

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Category:
Dental Implants, Implant Support Dentures
Why do dental offices also lecture people about flossing?
August 23, 2017

Why We Still Need To Floss

 

              It’s the question 95% of the population dreads hearing in anticipation of their dental visit, have you been flossing?  Most people either flat out lie or exaggerate the truth extravagantly. The truth is most people don’t floss and never will, but this does not mean it isn’t important.

             Most people brush their teeth because it provides instant visible gratification by removing any food from their teeth which could create embarrassment or bad breath. As a consequence they believe their oral maintenance is complete, but they are not fooling their dentist or hygienist...

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Category:
Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Which toothpaste do I choose?
August 16, 2017

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                    It's funny, toothpaste companies such as Crest & Colgate spend hundreds of millions in advertising every year in an attempt to convince consumers their toothpaste is the best.  When people ask me what toothpaste I recommend, I'm honest and respond that they are mostly all the same.  So it can be confusing to walk into a pharmacy and have to choose from numerous brands and types of toothpaste. The two primary benefits of toothpaste are its abrasiveness to clean plaque from the teeth, and the flouride...

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Category:
Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
In-office whitening v. over-the-counter whitening!
August 15, 2017
                                
                       
 
 
                                                                                                       
 
 
 
           Among voluntary or "elective" dental procedures, cosmetic dentistry is perhaps the most frequently performed types of dentistry, and it’s easy to see why.  Outcomes from cosmetic dentistry can be truly stunning and life-changing.  There is no greater...
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Category:
Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Root Canal Defamation
July 28, 2017

 

 

 

Root Canal Defamation

 

            “I’d rather get a root canal than go to the Opera or Theater again.”---Bob Davis Sr. Growing up it seemed root canals were always analogized with the worst possible things in life.  I had no clue what a root canal was, but I learned it must be a pretty painful and awful procedure.  I was wrong.

              This edition of Mental Floss is being prepared while sitting with my beautiful wife and brilliant oldest daughter on a Southwest flight waiting for the lightening to subside so...

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Emergency Dentistry, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
How Oral Health Affects Overall Health
May 17, 2017
 
 
       Although more Americans than ever now have access to and can afford health care, many people still avoid regularly seeing a physician.  In fact nearly one quarter of the U.S. population does not have a primary care physician.  We as dentists see it everyday, someone comes in with tooth pain and when you look at the medical history form they filled out, no physician is listed.  In many instances a dentist, often under "emergency"...
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Category:
Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Be Kind To Your Mouth With What You Put In It
May 14, 2017

Beneficial Foods For Optimal Oral Health

Findings in a study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) suggest many foods have positive effects on oral health.  Below is a list of the some of these pro-dental health munchables:

  1. Basil:  basil has antibiotic properties and thereby reduces bacterial load in the mouth.
  2. Broccoli:  broccoli has been shown to form an acid-resistant film on teeth which protects against enamel erosion.   
  3. Carrots:   not only are carrots loaded with...
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Category:
Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Chronic TMJ Pain
May 08, 2017

            Many experts agree the leading cause of chronic headaches and jaw pain is a disorder within the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).  You are enjoying your dinner with your family, when your child points out he heard your jaw pop.  Clearly you felt it, it was painful, but as a parent you try to remain tough and act like it was no big deal. With time, you talk less, eat less and rarely enjoy meals because of the pain brought about by moving your jaw. It should come as some relief that over 10 million Americans suffer from TMJ disorders, and nearly all of them are treatable with conservative treatment. Usually a simply oral appliance...

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Category:
General Dentistry

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