posted: Mar. 31, 2026.

Toothaches can come in many different forms, but no matter which, they’re always uncomfortable. the doctor and our team want you to know there are simple ways to cure this Read more

posted: Mar. 24, 2026.

Five words no one welcomes: “You need a root canal.” But if you are delaying treatment because you are worried about pain and an uncomfortable day in the dentist’s chair, Read more

posted: Mar. 17, 2026.

Many varieties of fillings are available at our Topeka, Kansas office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a mixture Read more

posted: Mar. 10, 2026.

Sucking is a common instinct for babies and the use of a pacifier or their thumb offers a sense of safety and security, as well a way to relax. According to Read more

posted: Mar. 03, 2026.

Your regularly scheduled dental checkups with the doctor are not just meant to make your smile prettier and healthier. Your mouth’s health has an important impact on your overall physical Read more

posted: Feb. 24, 2026.

Sealants offer many benefits, but the best is their ability to protect your molars. Molars are full of small caverns that can be the perfect breeding ground for tooth decay Read more

posted: Feb. 17, 2026.

Do you feel anxious before every dentist appointment? If the answer is yes, you are not alone—more than 75 percent of Americans feel anxious when visiting their dentist. Today, the Read more

posted: Feb. 10, 2026.

Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read more

posted: Feb. 03, 2026.

It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Read more

posted: Jan. 27, 2026.

Dentists use advanced procedures to save teeth which would have been lost a few decades ago. But sometimes, when a tooth is severely compromised, it just can’t be saved. In Read more

posted: Jan. 20, 2026.

the doctor and our team want you to have the healthiest possible smile in the healthiest possible body. Oral cancer can affect the mouth, tongue, throat and jaw. Early detection Read more

posted: Jan. 13, 2026.

While the doctor and our team tell you daily oral hygiene habits, such as brushing and flossing, are essential to optimal oral health, regular dental checkups at Fairlawn Family Dentistry Read more

posted: Jan. 06, 2026.

You find yourself drowsy and irritable all day. Or you have trouble sleeping, and when you do, you snore loudly throughout the night punctuated with silent pauses where you aren’t Read more

posted: Dec. 30, 2025.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Fairlawn Family Dentistry included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to Read more

posted: Dec. 23, 2025.

You never know when a dental problem may arise. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily occur during office hours. the doctor can provide you with the proper information and treatment options to Read more

posted: Dec. 16, 2025.

Your smile is in the spotlight every day, helping you greet the world with confidence! But when you’re self-conscious about discolored spots on your teeth, it’s time to get some Read more