Neosho Dentist         Four States Dental Care         Sedation Dentistry

Dale A Kunkel DDS
2040 La Questa Drive = Neosho MO = 64850 = (417) 451-1566
412 South Highway 71 Suite G = Pineville MO = 64856 = (417) 223-2820
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Pregnant women and gum disease
 

Many mothers have experienced gum disease, dental pain and/or tooth extraction during or shortly after their pregnancy.  This is often seen as being a "normal" side effect of being pregnant.  However Dr. Kunkel feels that dental disease, which is an infection of the teeth and/or gums, is not "normal" for any patient.

There are three basic events that happen during pregnancy which make the patient more susceptible to dental disease. First, hormonal changes may make the gums more susceptible to gum disease.

Second, pregnant women tend to eat smaller, more frequent meals, exposing their teeth and gums to sugars and acids more often. Third, cravings for "junk foods" and inadequate oral hygiene pose an increased threat to the teeth and gums.

Pregnant women in the Neosho area are advised to schedule a dental evaluation and receive preventive dental care at Four States Dental Care.  Personalized oral hygiene instruction by Dr. Kunkel will be given to fight disease and promote overall good health for the mother and her baby.

Please call us at (417) 451-1566 to schedule a complete examination.

 

 

 


Dental Disease During Pregnancy
In Neosho Missouri and the surrounding
Southwest Missouri - Newton County - Joplin - Seneca MO areas.

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This provider is not a specialist in sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, TMJ dentistry, or tooth whitening dentistry.

Sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, TMJ dentistry, and tooth whitening dentistry are non-specialty interest areas that requires no specific educational training to advertise this service.

Conscious sedation is taught as part of post-graduate residency programs approved by the American Dental Association. Dr. Kunkel has completed an American Dental Association approved residency program in which conscious sedation is taught.