Special to the Gladstone Dispatch
& Courier-Tribune
GLADSTONE — At Marx Family Dental, Dr. Emily Marx is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered dental care in a welcoming and comfortable environment. With a gentle touch and compassionate approach, she ensures that patients of all ages feel at ease, whether they need routine care or advanced treatment.
Marx’s passion for dentistry started early, growing up around the profession and witnessing firsthand the impact that quality dental care can have on someone’s life.
She has strong local roots as a Winnetonka High School graduate. She received her Bachelor of Science from Colorado State University and her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry in 2014.
She continues her education as she is committed to staying at the forefront of modern dentistry, including advanced orthodontic training.
Like her father, Dr. Robert Marx, she values lifelong learning and continually seeks ways to improve the patient’s experience through the latest advancements in dentistry.
Marx is known for her warm personality, gentle care, and ability to put patients at ease. Her dedication to patient comfort and high-quality dentistry has earned her glowing reviews.
Marx loves being a dentist because it allows her to make an immediate difference in her patients’ lives. Whether it’s restoring confidence through cosmetic treatments or helping patients regain function with dental implants, she is passionate about improving smiles and overall well-being.
As the school year gets ready to begin, Marx took a few moments to answer some dentistry and overall health-related questions for kids and families.
Why should kids go to the dentist before school?
Marx: “Visiting a dentist before the school year helps make sure the child has no dental concerns that may cause them discomfort. If that child has any teeth bothering them or that could become bothersome during the school year it could cause them to miss more school or be distracting during classes.”
What questions should parents ask of a dentist to start building a rapport?
Marx: “Parents can ask a dentist any questions they like. As a dentist my job is to identify dental concerns that could cause discomfort or issues for the child, but I also must make sure that build the rapport with both the parents and child. My job is more effective if both the parents and child trust me.”
Are there health problems that can arise if a child is not visiting a dentist regularly?
Marx: “Children can develop cavities that can cause discomfort and infection if not treated. Children also could have issues with their airway caused by large tonsils, adenoids and jaw development. The dentist can identify these issues and help direct the parent on how to correct these things.
“The patient also may have some speech concerns due to a tongue thrust. The dentist can help identify these issues and direct the parent to a speech therapist early so that the issue can be corrected more easily. This can also help prevent further bite issues that can develop from a tongue thrust.”
Can dentists aid in determining other health issues such as bite problems that may hinder a child in school?
Marx: “A dentist can help with bite issues. A dentist can correct bite issues that may be a concern both aesthetically and or functionally. If airway is the underlying issue for the bite issue, the dentist will direct the parent to see an ENT and then correct the bite issues.”
What other helpful information do parents need to know about visiting a dentist either before school or early in the school year?
Marx: “Visiting a dentist regularly is a great habit to teach children. They can see that regular dental care can be easy and keep you happy and healthy. Visiting a dentist before or early in the school year helps set the tone for staying healthy during the school year.”
