Dental Blog - HANNIBAL, MO

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are a great benefit offered by employers. On top of traditional health and dental insurance, these handy accounts allow you to pay for dental expenses that traditional plans may not cover. Many jobs offer FSAs, but you may need clarification about how to access the money to pay for dental expenses, […]

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a common oral health condition that affects the gums and bones that support the teeth. If left untreated, this problem can lead to tooth loss and other serious health problems. Understanding periodontal disease symptoms is essential to prevent its progression and maintain good oral health. Here are […]

New Year’s Resolutions are a great way to identify a goal that will better your life. They come in many forms, ranging from something as simple as reading a book to as extreme as finishing an ultra marathon. At McKenzie Family Dentistry we often see a popular resolution in dentistry: New Year, New Smile. But […]

Invisalign® treatment is a great way to preserve your perfect smile for decades. Using state-of-the-art technology, Invisalign® clear aligners make standard brackets and wires a thing of the past. McKenzie Family Dentistry is happy to offer Invisalign® treatment to the Hannibal community – giving both teens and adults the smile they deserve without the hassles […]

Avoiding discolored teeth is much more complicated than one might think. While discoloration of the tooth can occur when the root dies due to injury, we often see discoloration stemming from eating certain foods and drinking certain beverages. So what do you specifically need to avoid if you don’t want discolored teeth? Are there treatments […]

We always like to start articles like this with a quick disclaimer: If you are currently in excruciating pain, go to the hospital immediately or dial 9-1-1 if you feel that you cannot safely get to your nearest emergency room. There are multiple ways to identify a dental emergency, and they are relatively apparent for […]

We all clean our teeth (hopefully). However, there is a lot of misinformation about doing it correctly. With the advent of the internet, people have never had such excellent access to information about oral health. But, there has also never been a worse time for exposure to myths about teeth cleaning that are not true. […]

There is zero shame in being nervous or afraid of oral health treatment. It is hard to know what is happening as Dr. McKenzie and his team work to help your smile. These are very normal reactions when going to an appointment for your teeth. Feeling trapped and claustrophobic is something a lot of patients […]

Choosing a dental insurance plan can be more complicated than you’d think. With the hundreds upon hundreds of programs available, there may be only a few that can fit you and your family’s needs. But where do you start? It’s counter-intuitive, but the last thing you want to do is start punching different keywords into […]