Oral health journal
Practical dental advice for Kansas City families
Every article in this journal is written by a TrueNorth clinician, reviewed by a dentist before it goes live, and written for families across the Kansas City northland.
- 5 In-depth articles in the journal
- 4 Clinicians who write them
- 2 New articles added most months
- 1,401+ Patient reviews behind our advice
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Every article we have published
Below is every piece we have written, newest first. Use the topic filter to find the two or three articles that match your situation.
5 articles
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Preventive Care
How Often Should You Actually See the Dentist?
Six months is the right default for many adults, but not for everyone. Here is how dentists choose a recall interval, what changes it, and the warning signs that mean you should not wait.
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Orthodontics
Clear Aligners vs Braces: An Honest Comparison
Both options straighten teeth well, but they suit different mouths, budgets and lifestyles. An orthodontist explains who does best with each, what they cost and how long treatment takes.
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Emergency Care
Dental Emergency? Here Is Exactly What to Do in the First 30 Minutes
The first thirty minutes of a dental emergency often decide whether a tooth can be saved. Here is what to do for a knocked-out tooth, a broken crown, swelling and severe pain.
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Implant Dentistry
Dental Implants: A Realistic Timeline From Consultation to Final Crown
Dental implants are not a single appointment but a staged process that usually takes four to nine months. Here is what happens at each stage, what it costs and how healing works.
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Preventive Care
Seven Signs You Might Need a Root Canal (And Why Waiting Makes It Worse)
A tooth that needs a root canal rarely goes quiet on its own. Here are the seven signs we look for, what the procedure involves, what it costs and why waiting makes it worse.
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What we cover
The topics the journal returns to
Six subjects come up again and again in our chairs, so they are the ones the journal returns to most.
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Preventive care
Cleanings, checkups, fluoride and home care. This topic saves the most teeth and costs the least money.
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Orthodontics
Braces, clear aligners and the right timing for children, teens and adults.
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Emergency care
What to do in the first thirty minutes of a broken or knocked-out tooth.
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Implant dentistry
What implants cost, how long healing takes and how to care for one for decades.
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Cosmetic dentistry
Whitening, veneers and bonding, explained without hype and with honest limits.
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Children’s dentistry
First visits, sealants, mouthguards and cavity prevention for growing teeth.
Who writes this
Written by the clinicians who treat you
Every article is written by the clinicians who sit beside you in the chair. Dr. Amelia Hart, Dr. Marcus Reed, Dr. Priya Nair and lead hygienist Jordan Ellis each write about what they practise daily.
A dentist reviews each piece before it goes live, checking the clinical claims and our local cost figures. If a sentence cannot be supported, it comes out.
How we write
The standard behind every article
We do not use scare tactics, and we do not upsell. Where a simpler treatment works well, the journal says so rather than steering you to the most expensive option.
We write in plain English and check our sources against guidance from the American Dental Association, with costs that reflect what we charge in Kansas City.
Good to know
Questions about the journal
What readers ask us most about the journal itself.
Who writes the articles in this journal?
Our own clinicians do, from Dr. Hart to our lead hygienist. No article is outsourced to an outside agency.
Is everything reviewed before it is published?
Yes. A dentist reads every article, checks the clinical claims and confirms the cost figures before it goes live.
How often do you publish new articles?
Most months, and sometimes two. We would rather publish one careful piece than five thin ones.
Can I trust the dental advice I find online?
Check who wrote it, look at the date and be wary of any page that pushes a single product.
Does the journal ever try to sell me treatment?
No. Where a cheaper option works well, the article says so, and cost is only discussed in a written estimate.
Can I ask about an article at my next visit?
Please do. Bring the article or just the question and your dentist will explain how it applies to you.
When should I call the practice instead of reading more?
Call as soon as you have pain, swelling or a broken tooth. Our emergency line at (816) 555-0199 is answered 24 hours a day.
Have a question the journal does not answer?
Call the northland practice or book online, and a real person will get back to you, usually the same day.
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