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According to the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA), the majority of an estimated 22 million Americans don’t know they have sleep apnea. Snoring is usually a symptom, but it’s possible to snore but not have sleep apnea. Regardless, loud snoring brings about restless nights, dents healthy marriages, and may indicate poor health. For this reason, […]

Today, we live in an age of information. It’s easier than ever to find advice and tips online concerning just about anything. But, is all that information reliable? Can you believe everything you read online? Especially when it comes to health concerns, it’s important to make sure any information we use to make decisions about […]

The Kansas City Dentists at Marx Family Dental emphasize the importance of striving to keep your natural teeth healthy for as long as possible to enjoy the best quality of life. Modern advances in both materials and technology in the dental field have made it possible to retain our natural teeth and a functional smile […]

Kansas City Dental Implants to Replace Missing or Broken Teeth – Our Kansas City dentists have treated numerous patients who were in need of both cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry procedures involving dental implant tooth replacement. They say most adults over the age of 20 have either lost or broken a tooth at some point […]

While often overlooked, the gums play a critical role in keeping the entire smile healthy. When compromised by gum disease or damaged by dental trauma, patients can find themselves facing oral discomfort and vulnerable to a wealth of potential dental issues. With these consequences in mind, our Kansas City dentists at Marx Family Dental strive […]

The American Dental Association says that 50% of Americans experience halitosis at one point or another. What is that? In simple words, it’s bad breath, and that’s quite a large percentage we’re looking at. If you’re one of the people in that percentile and don’t know what the reason behind it is, then keep reading. […]

As you enter your retirement years, it is important to take a proactive approach to protecting your oral health. Like other types of ailments, we are more susceptible to certain conditions as we age. Your teeth and gums are an important and essential part of your daily life. Damaged teeth and gums will affect oral […]

There are plenty of myths and misconceptions surrounding the idea of having dentures. In fact, some of these myths have gone on to discourage some patients from getting dentures, even when dentures are the only way to prevent their dental problems from getting worse. The truth, however, is that the majority of the most common […]

The latest advances in dental care make it possible to address a wide range of concerns, and many popular techniques have overlapping benefits. Choosing the best approach will depend on the patient’s unique needs and goals. For instance, porcelain dental crowns and porcelain dental veneers are two procedures that can be used to achieve similar […]

In today’s Marx Family Dental post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many dental patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists? How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used to […]