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A smile brightens any room, but some people feel less confident about showing too much gum tissue. Big gums, or what dentists call excessive gingival display, affect many people’s confidence. Research shows this condition impacts about 10% of young adults between 20 and 30 years old. Some people naturally have bigger gums that make their […]

Nov 14

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How we celebrate our birthdays We love getting to know our patients so much, and we realize that you mostly know us from your visits to Dr. McVey’s office. So to build a better connection with you, we’re sharing how we celebrate birthdays in our Meet the Staff series. The lucky February babies are Genevieve […]

Feb 23

Meet the Staff

Meet The Staff: A spotlight on Emily & Genevieve’s birthdays

A mouth ready for laser teeth whitening service.

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Unlock Your Brighter Smile When it comes to improving our physical appearance, teeth whitening is one of the top cosmetic procedures people go for. According to a recent survey of American adults, 67% have used whitening services or products. It is a simple way to brighten your smile and can make a huge difference in […]

Feb 16

Patient Education

A Comprehensive Guide to Teeth Whitening for Beginners

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Hello everyone. We want to let you know that for the month of February 2023, our office has partnered with Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center of Garden City, KS to do good for the community. Our goal is to help them collect funds to fix one of their mobile units. Do you know about Western […]

Feb 9

Community

How to Help Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center help more kids Now

Man brushing his teeth to prevent gum disease

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What is gum disease? Gum disease is a pretty common occurrence, also known as periodontitis. It mostly affects the gum and the bone surrounding the teeth. Periodontitis infects the gum tissue and bone causing inflammation (Nordqvist & Frank, 2018). And according to a 2012 study, 47% of adults over 30 have gum disease, and that […]

Jan 19

Healthy habits

How to Stop Gum Disease: Why You Should Brush Twice A Day

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Conscious sedation is a safe way to help patients relax during dental procedures. It helped one of our patients dental anxiety. Watch now!

Oct 5

Healthy habits

The powerful thing that happens when you use conscious sedation

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Is your fear of the dentist stopping you from getting the smile you’ve always wanted? Watch the video to learn what helped Tim overcome his fear.

Sep 28

Patient Education

Patient Stories: How Tim’s Fear of the Dentist Disappeared

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What causes tooth decay? We cover the 5 stages of it, explain its causes, and what the tooth looks like as decay grows worse.

Sep 21

Patient Education

5 Stages of Tooth Decay Too Risky to Ignore

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Hi! I am Dr. McVey. I just wanted to talk to you about my experiences as a dental patient, not as a dentist. Over my lifetime, I’ve had a significant amount of dental work done.

Nov 2

Meet the Staff

Dr. McVey: I’m a Dental Patient Too

Little boy hides in the couch, because he fears the dentist.

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Dental phobia, called odontophobia, is a serious, often paralyzing fear of seeking dental care. Americans avoid much needed care due to anxiety and fear surrounding the dental experience1. This translates

Aug 23

Patient Education

Dental Fear in America

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