Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is one of the best things you can do to maintain good dental health. You’ve probably heard us say that more than once, at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. Not many patients like to admit it, but studies show that some people have a hard time working […]
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Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to use a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A floss pick […]
What Does Your Saliva Reveal?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Saliva is an important part of good oral health. Without an adequate flow, you’d find it very difficult to chew and swallow. If you have a problem with dry mouth, let us know at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. Saliva is produced by several glands in and around the mouth, and it is mostly water. […]
Bad Breath Is No Fun
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
This post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City takes on an unpleasant topic: bad breath. Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to meet with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes […]
Bad Breath Q & A
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this blog post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we have some answers to frequent questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is repulsive, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can propagate and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached with floss. Time […]
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we focus on behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, regular brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of […]
What Medical Conditions are Linked to Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Categories: Sleep apnea
Snoring can make for a bad night’s sleep, for you and your bed mate. Snoring can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition in which you stop breathing as you sleep. Millions of people cope with it, and there is treatment available at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. First, a clarification: just […]
Been A While Since You’ve Visited A Dentist?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City we are committed to the highest standards of dental care, and to the experience our patients have in our office. If it’s been a while since you’ve had a checkup, we invite you to give us a call to schedule one. Communication is one of our biggest priorities. It’s […]
Captivate Audiences Once Again
Categories: Dental Implants
Remember when being a toothless five-year-old charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered adorable and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City we can restore missing teeth with lifelike dental implants. A single-tooth dental implant consists of three parts: the implant itself, a connecting piece called an abutment, […]
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Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City we are committed to the highest standards of dental care, and to the experience our patients have in our office. We’re proud to have an excellent and caring staff. Communication is one of our biggest priorities. It’s important to us that you know exactly what is going on in […]
