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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Huh? Yep, it’s true. It’s a great time to have ugly teeth because unprecedented cosmetic dentistry provides several procedures to turn ugly to unbelievably beautiful. Teeth whitening can benefit almost every adult. Years of staining can be magically erased in a day at your dentist’s office or over a few […]
Too-small teeth. Misshapen teeth. Cracked teeth. Chipped teeth. Spacing irregularities. These problems are all-too-common. But you don’t have to live with them! With the advances in cosmetic dentistry, there are fixes for these vexing tooth problems! 1. Veneers. (Also called dental laminates or porcelain veneers). These extremely thin shells are […]
Hello, Oklahoma City friends of OKC Smiles! Teeth take a lot of tender loving care. And even when we do our best to practice daily dental hygiene, bacteria can still sneak in and cause tooth decay – the common cold of oral health. At OKC Smiles, we have been filling […]
Do you have severe tooth damage, bone loss, or few or no teeth still intact? This post is for Moore area residents whose mouths are in a world of hurt. First off, we feel for you. We understand how severe dental issues influence you every day of your life. Whatever […]