Soft drinks, soda, pop. No matter what you call it, it seems to currently be the dietary villain of choice. In this post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we’re going to give you yet another important reason to avoid this ubiquitous drink. For dental health, soda inflicts a double punch of damage with two […]
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Smile Like You Mean It!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Have you ever noticed someone who refuses to flash a genuine smile? Even in a family picture, they stay tight-lipped. Even if they’re laughing at the funniest joke ever, they cover their mouths. At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we can help with advanced cosmetic dentistry. There are many reasons a someone could be shy about […]
Are You Getting Your Dose Of D?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Most people know that Vitamin D is vital for healthy teeth and bones, but many of us still don’t get adequate amounts. This post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City is a friendly reminder to our friends and patients—especially expectant mothers—about the importance of Vitamin D. Here is a sampling of Vitamin D findings: Several recent […]
What Can Veneers Do For Your Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
In this blog post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we take the time to answer a question that many dental patients have: “What are porcelain veneers, and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Porcelain veneers are thin shells made from durable, medical-grade ceramic. They are custom-made for each patient and are used to […]
Find A Few Minutes To Floss
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
One common reason given by people who don’t floss their teeth is it’s hard to fit it into their schedule. If you’ve found this to be true, and feel like you are too busy to floss, the team at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City has some suggestions to fit flossing into your day. The most […]
Do Whitestrips Work?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
This article from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City is about getting the whitest teeth, and whether over-the-counter products will get you the brilliant smile you want. If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at store lately, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only […]
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we look at some information about brushing. One of the ways of getting the most out of your toothpaste is creating foam. Working up a good foam is attained by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming aids […]
Don’t Let A Simple Problem Become Serious
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we’re going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by cold sores, gum […]
How Bright Can You Shine?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Most people notice their teeth getting dull as the years go by. Maybe duller teeth is the least of our worries as we age. On the other hand, who doesn’t want a beautiful smile? At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we use cosmetic dentistry to improve smiles every day! Over the counter products like whitening strips […]
Attention Oklahoma City Teens: Both Smoking And Vaping Put Your Smile At Risk
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this message from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we share a recent study on the effects of e-cigarettes on oral health. That study has more dismal information for anyone who thinks vaping is less risky than traditional cigarettes. Writing in the journal Oncotarget, scientists concluded that e-cigarettes may cause chronic inflammation and permanent cellular damage. […]
