1. Chewing on hard foods We’re looking at you Bone-in ribs and hard candy. 2. Chewing on hard possessions This includes fingernails, pencils, pen caps, and ice. 3. Grinding your teeth If you grind your teeth, counsel your dentist. An appliance can safeguard your smile. 4. Eating too much sticky food Gummy candy, dried fruit, […]
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4 Teeth All In A Row
Perhaps getting everything lined up for a breathtaking smile can take a bit of finagling. Maybe you’re interested in cosmetic dentistry. At OKC Smiles, Dr. Mark Phan is commonly seen working miracles on all types of smiles. Here are 4 ways to get all your ducks (or teeth) in a row for your new smile: […]
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
Today in the Oklahoma City dental blog we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is dental-speak for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is typically caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes in the mouth become inflamed, […]
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At OKC Smiles, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental exams are […]
Who Do You Call If You Have a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency is any situation in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too urgent to wait for an appointment. How do you know if you need to call for […]
How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile
What is Tooth Grinding? Tooth grinding (or bruxism in doctor-speak) is a common behavior among people of all ages. It is when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs their teeth together. Tooth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect children and adults. Some men and women grind their teeth […]
Beware Of An Acidic Diet
Most men and women don’t think of a tooth as a body part that wavers in strength. Our teeth seem to have a steady hardness and dependably grind food whenever we need them. However, teeth are dynamic organisms with continual chemical processes. The protective enamel that covers the softer interior consists of minerals. Enamel demineralizes […]
The Benefits of Laser Dentistry
At OKC Smiles, our patients are treated like family. I am Dr. Phan and my relationship with my patients is my number one priority. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling smile redesign for one of my patients. My staff and I can […]
Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics
OKC Smiles patients use the word “cavity” often when discussing oral health practices. Along with teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry procedures, cavities are a hot topic. At OKC Smiles we think it’s great that people in the Moore area are so conscious of their teeth, and we feel that having a better understanding of […]
Tooth Whitening And Your Dentist
Tooth whitening has become one of the most popular dental procedures in Oklahoma. It seems that everyone is whitening their teeth to help their smiles look younger and brighter. Many people are turning to over-the-counter solutions to whiten their teeth, however there can be disadvantages to this approach. Here is some basic advice on tooth […]
