Midwest Periodontics: Steven R. Southard DDS

Midwest Periodontics: Steven R. Southard DDS Midwest Periodontics is a dental office that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and the placement of implants.

Midwest Periodontics was founded by Dr. Steven Southard in 1988. Dr. Southard graduated from the University of Kansas with a Ph.D. in dentistry and specializes in periodontal diseases. He has been a dentist and has owned the Midwest Periodontist business for over thirty years. Jeanette Day, the dental hygienist at Midwest Periodontics, graduated from UMKC and has worked at Midwest periodontics for over twenty-five years. The dental office has three surgical assistants on staff. Brandi, Mindy, and Haley, the assistants, who love to care for and make the patients feel relaxed and comfortable. Last but definitely not least our receptionist, Leann, always has a friendly smile to welcome each patient, answer questions, and help the patient feel at home.

Eating a lot of snacks throughout the day can increase your risk of of decay, but you can help reduce the risk by includ...
07/14/2017

Eating a lot of snacks throughout the day can increase your risk of of decay, but you can help reduce the risk by including more fruits and veggies instead of snacks high in sugar.

Happy Fourth of July!
07/04/2017

Happy Fourth of July!

Blueberries can be a delicious summer treat, especially if they are freshly picked, but it’s important to mind their aci...
06/29/2017

Blueberries can be a delicious summer treat, especially if they are freshly picked, but it’s important to mind their acidity when eating them. Blueberries have a pH between 3.12 and 3.33, which can contribute to enamel erosion over time.

Happy Father's Day!
06/18/2017

Happy Father's Day!

While mouthwash can help loosen the surface of plaque and get rid of some bacteria, it does not remove plaque entirely f...
06/16/2017

While mouthwash can help loosen the surface of plaque and get rid of some bacteria, it does not remove plaque entirely from teeth like floss does. Mouthwash can be a great addition to your oral hygiene routine to prevent cavities and gingivitis, but it should not replace flossing.

An apicoectomy treats a tooth infection that has spread to the surrounding bone tissue or resulted in a cyst or abscess....
06/09/2017

An apicoectomy treats a tooth infection that has spread to the surrounding bone tissue or resulted in a cyst or abscess. It involves removing a part of the infected tooth root and cleaning out the infected tissue before the tooth is filled. Sometimes this treatment is combined with a bone graft if there has been substantial bone loss.

Remembering and honoring those that have served and those that continue to serve.
05/29/2017

Remembering and honoring those that have served and those that continue to serve.

At our office, we know sharing smiles is important, which is why we strive to create healthy smiles and provide optimal ...
05/19/2017

At our office, we know sharing smiles is important, which is why we strive to create healthy smiles and provide optimal care every day.

Happy Mother's Day!
05/14/2017

Happy Mother's Day!

Paul Revere is known for riding to Lexington to warn the town of the British invasion, but did you know he also practice...
05/12/2017

Paul Revere is known for riding to Lexington to warn the town of the British invasion, but did you know he also practiced a certain degree of dentistry? Revere was a silversmith, and he used those skills to occasionally replace missing teeth using wire and false teeth made out of ivory or animal teeth.

A human has 32 adult teeth including their wisdom teeth, but do you know how many teeth cats, dogs, and other animals ha...
04/25/2017

A human has 32 adult teeth including their wisdom teeth, but do you know how many teeth cats, dogs, and other animals have? Cats have 30 adult teeth, and dogs have 42 adult teeth, which is relatively close to the number of teeth humans have. However, there are animals that have a large number of teeth, such as crocodiles with between 60 to 72 teeth and giant armadillos with up to 100 teeth.

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1006 W Saint Maartens Drive Ste A
Saint Joseph, MO
64506

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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