If you’ve visited our blog before, you have read about the benefits of dental implants. That’s because they are an amazing replacement for missing teeth and have been used successfully in the Oklahoma City area for over 30 years. At OKC Smiles, close to 98% of our implant placements are […]
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Most men and women visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go as long as five years between visits. Most dentists recommend a visit at least every six months. Here are six terrific reasons to visit your […]
Hello, and welcome to our dental blog. My name is Dr. Mark Phan and I want to tell you about OKC Smiles. Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals The first thing to know is that we work hard to keep our patients comfortable. Our team is compassionate and empathetic. […]
At OKC Smiles, we provide advanced cosmetic dentistry. That means we repair all types of smile shortcomings. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many individuals don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it repaired. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumbsucking as a toddler […]
A recent CDC report provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of men and women 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is […]
In a perfect world, each of your precious teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most Oklahoma men and women will need to restore a tooth at some point. A tooth can be compromised by tooth decay, enamel erosion, a chip […]
Are your teeth yellowish or gray? Have you tried a tooth whitening system without success? Do you have tetracycline stains? You don’t have to live with a yellowish or gray smile. Porcelain veneers can beautify your teeth and create a dazzling smile that will delight you for years to come. […]
Here at OKC Smiles we approach all your oral care needs from two separate angles—what we can do in our dental office and what you can do at home. For example, tooth whitening and correcting discoloration can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office, there […]
Do you have a special event coming up? Perhaps a wedding, graduation, milestone birthday, anniversary, or reunion? These celebrations usually involve a lot of photographs and, of course, you want to look attractive. You may not have time to lose 20 pounds, but you can dramatically beautify your smile with […]
The effectiveness of teeth bleaching depends partly on the types of stains. Extrinsic tooth stains are the simplest to remove. These surface stains have not yet penetrated through the enamel into the dentin. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark-colored foods and beverages like blueberries, carrots, coffee, red wine, and cola. […]