After Christmas has passed, the topic everyone talks about is New Year Resolutions. People start spending more time in self reflection, deciding what goals they have for the new year and what objectives they want to accomplish. Once January begins, the goal is to put those thoughts into action and have a "New Year, New You" attitude. Aptly timed, January …
Sonya explains her hopes for the future in today's post.
"Dental hygiene has been a very rewarding career. I absolutely love going to work to help others keep their smiles healthy. Dentistry as a whole has made leaps and bounds with new technology and products to keep teeth free of caries and periodontal disease. My wish for the future of …
We begin our last week of Dental Hygiene Month with a post about Jane's hopes for the dental hygiene future.
"My biggest wish for the future of dental hygiene is continued education for hygienists and our continued improvement to better assist our patients. I also hope for the continued advancement of technology in order to provide hygienists with the best …
Jane says, "What makes me #DHProud is every time one of my patients takes the time to tell Doctor something positive about my work and that I have done a good job. It means so much to me when a patient thinks highly of my work and mentions it to someone else."
Many people question when they should bring their child in for their first dental visit. Today, Sonya helps answer that question.
"Parents are often unsure about when to take their child to the dentist for the first time. Should you wait till all their teeth are in or until there is a problem? The American Dental Association and the American …
This week begins with Beth describing how important routine oral care is.
"Poor hygiene health can increase the risk for heart attack and stroke. The bacteria from gum inflammation and periodontal disease can enter your bloodstream and travel to arteries in the heart. This causes plaque to develop on the inner walls of arteries allowing them to thicken and decrease, …
Today we have a story from Sonya explaining what makes her #DHProud and some of the moments she treasures most as a hygienist.
"The young children always make me smile. They get extremely excited to hop up into the dental chair and get their teeth 'tickled.' The boys enjoy spitting the toothpaste out and the girls love to pick the …
Today's story is from Jane explaining how hygienists can help save lives as prevention specialists.
"An oral examination can reveal signs and symptoms of more than 90% of the systemic diseases that people experience. Identifying these early signs and symptoms may help with an early diagnosis and treatment. Recent research shows that diabetes, low birth weight babies, and heart disease …
Welcome back! Today we celebrate week two of Dental Hygiene month by bringing you another post from Bethany.
"Dental Hygiene school was a great experience all together. As challenging and stressful as it was, it was good to know that the other girls in the program were going through the same thing and we learned to lean on each other. …
Today's Dental Hygiene Month story is from Jane.
"My favorite memory of Dental Hygiene School was having the opportunity to travel to the British Virgin Islands. I was able to speak with and help educate young children on the importance of great oral home care and dental hygiene."
To celebrate Dental Hygiene Month, we will be highlighting stories from our talented dental hygienists. Each week, we will post three stories, one from each of our fantastic hygienists.
Today, we begin with Beth.
"The moment I knew I was in the right profession was the first time I completed a deep cleaning. My patient explained to me how her …
Please join us in celebrating Sonya's 9 year anniversary at Associates of Dental Arts! Sonya is an integral part of our team, she is the first person that most of our new patients see. Sonya is always happy, energetic, and a dedicated part of our team. We are so happy to be able to celebrate this milestone with her! We …
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Congratulations to our office coordinator, Angie, on the birth of her first grandson!! Easton Lee was born Wednesday June 13, 2018. Baby and family are happy, healthy, and doing great. The ADA team is excited to welcome the newest addition to the family and can't wait to watch him grow!
Please join us in giving a very warm welcome to our newest team member, Dr. Todd Brueckner! Dr. Brueckner recently returned to Joplin after graduating dental school at UMKC in Kansas City. He is excited to return to the area and looking forward to meeting our amazing patients.
Three Facts about Dr. Brueckner:
We would like to give a warm welcome the newest addition to our team, Dr. Sonal Kapoor!
Dr. Kapoor has moved to Joplin from Florida to join our practice. Please give us a call to schedule your appointment with her. She is very talented and knowledgeable, making you feel comfortable right from the start.
Could you use an extra thousand dollars a year? Recent studies show that treating gum disease could save you thousands of dollars in medical costs if you suffer from a number of chronic medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, cerebral vascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis or pregnancy. There have been countless studies showing a correlation between oral …
Periodontal (gum) disease—or periodontitis—has been linked with a number of maladies including Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, colon cancer obesity and premature births. One of the earliest and most studied disease linked to gum disease are coronary diseases such as heart attack and stroke. In fact, people with periodontal disease are at twice the risk of experiencing cardiovascular disease as people with …
Are you looking for a dentist in Joplin MO, or anywhere else? Choosing a dentist can be a difficult but incredibly important decision. This article will offer a practical way to help make that decision a little bit easier. While doing your search, here are some general things to consider:
Dentist have known for a long time that oral health is inexorably linked to overall health and wellness but other medical health professionals have been slow to include oral health into their regular exams. According to an article on medicalnewstoday.com, The Interprofessional Oral Health Grant Team is stepping into this gap in oral care and is looking to put “‘the …
There is a war going on out there. It is going on in our cities, in our towns, in our homes, and even in our mouths. The outcome of this struggle could decide the fate of millions of lives. And the worst thing is, we may be losing. But a possible new hero in this battle has been found hiding …
Dr. Kivett is a dentist on a mission to help people in the Joplin area obtain the healthy smiles they deserve. To further his goal, Dr. Kivett has dedicates himself to become an expert on procedures that will provide the best results for his patients. Dr. Kivett went to the McGarry Implant Institute, where he learned advanced procedures such as …
The mouth is the most injured area of the body during contact sports. That is why some sports require a mouth guard, and mouth guards are recommended for many others. Here is a quick look at your options for a mouth guard with some plusses and minuses.
There are three types of mouth guards from which to choose from:
A new national survey released today reveals more than a quarter (27 percent) of U.S. adults admit they lie to their dentist about how often they floss their teeth. Additionally, more than one-third of Americans (36 percent) would rather do an unpleasant activity like cleaning the toilet (14 percent) over daily flossing. Along with brushing teeth twice a day and …
The first goal of dentistry is to protect and save your natural teeth to ensure a heathy smile. However, there may be times when, due to accident or extensive decay, you will require a tooth extraction. If you do require an extraction, do not worry you are not alone. In fact, 178 million people in the U.S. are missing at …
Dental Implants are the number one solution for missing teeth. No more being self-conscious about gaps in your smile. No more missing teeth causing your face to sag, making you look sad. No more difficulty chewing and bone loss. Just the beautiful, healthy smile you deserve.
The first step to replace missing teeth …
According to the American Dental Associations, Children should seek dental 6 months after their first tooth erupts but no later than their first birthday. Visiting the dentist will help protect your child from cavities. It will also help lay the foundation for a lifetime of healthy teeth.
It can take as little as 6 months for a tooth to get …
While hearing about a dentist providing Botox or Juvéderm may sound odd at first, Dr. Louis Malcmacher in his article on the American Academy of Facial Esthetics website brings to light the myths and truths that show that a dentist may be one of your best choices for a Botox or Juvéderm provider.
Botox Myth #1: Only Dermatologists and Plastic …
Periodontal [gum] disease will afflict 3 out of 4 adults after age 35, and it’s their major cause of tooth loss. Periodontal disease is the inflammation and infection of the supporting soft and hard tissue surrounding the teeth. In the early stages, it’s called gingivitis which is characterized by redness, swelling, tenderness and bleeding. At this point the symptoms can …
Your medicine cabinet may hold the answer to some of your oral health problems. Drugs that improve the health of one part of your body may have a detrimental effect on your mouth. For example, more than 400 medications produce dry mouth or xerostomia, which can be damaging to the gum tissue. Other drugs may cause gingival (gum) enlargement, which …
For Dr. Gregory B. Kivett Jr., it seemed like just another successful hunting trip. “I had just taken down a beautiful 8 point buck with my bow. It was a clean hit, he only took a couple steps before falling right over.” Dr. Kivett and his friend Bill (who has asked us not to use his real name) walked over …
Regular cleanings and check-ups with your dentist while brushing twice daily and flossing once daily will go a long way in reducing cavities but even this is sometimes not enough to stop cavities. Cutting out added sugars is another step that can help reduce costly and painful cavities. To help cut our added sugars, check the label on your foods. …
Did you know childhood cavities are the #1 most common childhood disease in the United States and results in countless hours of missed class time? Educating our children and getting them excited about proper dental hygiene is one powerful tool to help protect our kids from the pain and discomfort of cavities.
February is Children's Dental Health Month and so …
February is Children's Dental Health Month. Here are some facts about why children's oral health is so important:
Congrats to the winner of our Super Bowl Drawing. Here is his review:
-Had a tooth crack on me ... No fun. When I came in they told me I needed a crown. I have had many in the past that required a temporary and than you have to come back to get the real one. I was very impressed …
Do you floss and brush every day but still seem to have new cavities every time you go to the dentist? A dry mouth may part of your problem. You probably never really associated dry mouth with cavities. However, a new study shows that saliva can play a very important role in carries prevention. Improving your saliva production is a …
We are excited to be donating dental work to Random Acts of Kindness, Angels of the States. Here is the winner being announced on Star 104.3. Congratulations to the winner Kate. You deserve it!
The Pinhole Surgical Technique (as seen on The Doctors) is the least invasive way to treat gum recession. We are so proud to bring this procedure to the greater Joplin area. Check out this video for more information.
Cutting sugar is a common goal for people with diabetes or those who want to lose weight, but it is equally important to people who want to have healthy teeth.
Sugar itself is not bad for your teeth. However, bacteria in your mouth eat the sugar and create acid. This acid combines with your saliva …
Christmas time is the time for family, and sugary goodies! But while all of the cookies, pies and candy tastes heavenly, it is more akin to a Christmas nightmare for your teeth.
Sugar feeds the bacteria in your mouth that cause calculus, cavities, and gum disease. After you eat, your teeth can remain under attack for up to an hour. …
It’s a fact, American work more hours than any other industrialized nation. More than the French (no surprise there), more than the English, more than the Germans and the United States has finally even overtaken the Japanese. Saying it is hard to get time off for dental …
Chronic periodontal disease has been linked to a number of diseases including heart disease and diabetes. Perhaps the most terrifying disease periodontal disease is linked to, is Alzheimer’s. Every 67 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's and 1 in 3 seniors will die with some form of Alzheimer’s.
In 2010, researchers …
Going to the dentist for regular cleanings will help prevent periodontal disease (aka gum disease), remove plaque buildup and help avoid cavities. However, the most important tool in fighting oral disease is the humble toothbrush. Brushing your teeth can help save you thousands of dollars in expensive restorative dental care. However, if you use the wrong toothbrush, you can do …
At Associates of Dental Arts in Joplin, we care about our patient’s health. That is why we encourage all of our patients that smoke to quit if at all possible. We know it is hard but we also know you can do it. This coming Thursday is the Great American Smokeout Day and on this day smokers everywhere are supposed …
Infections in the mouth can put yourself and those around you at risk of secondary infections. When you have a healthy immune system it is easy to ignore the effects gum disease has on your body as a whole but more and more research points to the fact that abscessed teeth and gum infections have a systemic effect on the …
According to an article in the Daily Mail, white teeth can be obtained by eating certain foods. You probably have heard about avoiding things that stain your teeth such as red wine and coffee. But the article also highlights foods that can help clean your teeth as well.
So what is the key to a white teeth diet? The article …
So you went to the dentist and were told you needed a scaling and root planing. Your dentist probably brought up things like swollen gums, deep pockets, bleeding gums, and gingivitis. But what is the difference between a cleaning and scaling and root planing and why can’t you just get a regular cleanings? These are totally normal questions but the …
Can dental appointments give a clue to the health of the economy? According to an article in Business Weekly they may. Follow-up appointments kept, hygiene appointments, planned treatments vs actual treatment and accounts receivable all can help gauge consumer confidence and predict the direction of the economy. So where are we going? The numbers do not look good.
Patients are …
It is a bright day in Joplin when ominous dark clouds suddenly blot out the sun. The winds pick up and shifts direction while lighting streaks across the sky. Then, just as you begin to fear the worst, the sirens go off and your heart skips a beat. At times like these the safest place to be is…the dentist office? …
Invisalign for teens is a great way for teenagers to get the straight teeth they deserve without the hassle of traditional braces. Associates of Dental Arts is happy to offer free consultations. So call you local Joplin dentist and find out you can take your smile to the next level!
Dr. Kivett has been featured in Show Me The Ozarks Magazine. The best part of the job for Dr. Kivett? "...watching patients see their new smile for the first time." We are proud to be serving the fine people of Joplin and the surrounding area. We love to see you smile.
Dentures by themselves are a poor replacement for your natural teeth. The best fitting dentures can still pop out at embarrassing times when you yawn, cough or sneeze. Dentures can make it difficult to eat and speak normally. Worst of all, your jawbone will continuously deteriorate because of your lack of …
August 18th is International Bad Poetry day. In the spirit of the day, here is our Associates of Dental Arts Poem. Enjoy!!!
If you want the best do not let/
Any dentist near you mouth ‘cept Dr. Kivett/
Whether cleanings, or whitening or tooth colored fillings,/
Sedation, or ortho, or CEREC crown milling,/
LANAP surgery or implants to just name …
While the cosmetics advantages of braces are clear, having straight teeth also helps with oral health. Crooked teeth are often difficult to keep clean. Crooked teeth are more likely to have a buildup of plaque and calculus. This puts people at greater risk of issues such as tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. If you are having trouble cleaning …
So you have your dental braces and are on your way to the smile you have always wanted. But don’t forget, there is more to a beautiful healthy mouth than just straight teeth. Braces make it very easy for food to get stuck in your teeth which allows bacteria to grow and create plaque. This plaque can cause cavities, decalcification …
Anyone who plays sports–whether child, adult, man or woman–should consider wearing a mouth guard. A split lip will heal over time, but a split tooth never heals, and if it’s an adult tooth, then you’re really in trouble.
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Does your child participate in youth sports? If so, their oral health is at risk without the use of a mouthguard! According to the American Dental Association, 10-20% of all sports related injuries are maxillofacial injuries.
The advantages of using a mouthguard during sports are tremendous. Mouthguards are essential for both contact and non-contact sports. They can reduce the risk …
A mouth guard is a flexible plastic appliance that is worn during recreational and athletic activities to protect the teeth from trauma or loss and to prevent jaw fractures, neck injuries and concussions. It has been estimated that wearing a mouth guard will reduce concussions by 50%. Mouth guards also minimize lacerated and bruised lips and cheeks by keeping these …
I am so blessed to have such a wonderful mother!! She has always been my biggest cheerleader. She has such a big heart. Growing up (and still to this day) she has always put her family’s wants and needs before her own. I can not thank her enough for all that she has done.
Love you!
-Courtney
My beautiful mother is one of my best friends. She has always been there for me through the good and the bad times. I get my willpower and strength from her. I only hope that when my kids are grown that we share the same relationship, I love u with all my heart mom! Happy Mother's Day!
Your middle daughter- …
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BOTOX® is used as an alternative treatment for TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint) disorders and associated jaw tension and pain. When injected into facial muscles afflicted with soreness and discomfort, BOTOX® relieves TMJ and jaw tension …
I couldn’t ask for a better mother. She always encourages me, stepped back and let me learn from my mistakes, gave advice, set examples, and is always there for me. We have wonderful memories and I look forward to many more. I will love you always Claudia Carter
Love, Magan Wood
My mom is a great mom. One of my favorite memories growing up was her reading to me. We read all kinds of books from The Hobbit to the Narnia series. My love of reading is just one of the million positive things my mom has given me.
Thanks Mom! You rock!—
Erik Ros
There are no words that can do you my mother any justice. She always believed in me when no one else would and she continues to be there for me in everything I do. Without my mother, I wouldn’t know what love really is. Without her, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I can’t thank her enough.
Todd Brueckne
Most people say that they don’t want to grow up to be like their mothers but I have always wanted to be just like my mom! My mom is the best mother, grandmother and friend anyone could ask for! Love you mom!
Jane Schiefelbei
Many people have thought about trying Botox but are unsure about how to find a provider. One of the quickest ways to find out more about a potential Botox provider is to call the office. Here are some good questions to ask:
Implants
Implants are permanent dental solutions that look and feel just like your own teeth.
Sedation
Don't fear dental care any longer! We can help you relax.
Permanent Dentures
Implant supported dentures are the permanent denture solution.
LANAP
LANAP is the gentle alternative to traditional gum surgery.