You may not sport a sparkling 3-carat diamond on your finger or zip around town in a shiny Ferrari, but you can flash a celebrity-caliber smile. (And we think it is a much better investment than extravagant jewelry or a pricey car.) Cosmetic dentistry from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City is an investment in you. […]
Cosmetic Dentistry
The OKC Smiles Guide To Teeth Whitening
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
So you want to whiten your teeth? It’s a great way to brighten your smile, look younger, and feel more confident when you interact with people in business or social settings. At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we can help with our professional teeth whitening. Here are 5 things we recommend when it comes to […]
Missing Pieces In The Mouth?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
A 500-piece Eiffel Tower puzzle is still easy to spot with 32 pieces missing. A 50-piece puppy puzzle will probably still give warm fuzzies without 3 or 4 pieces in place. But a 32-piece dental puzzle is just not complete without ALL of the pieces. If you’re missing teeth, cutting your mouth on chipped edges, or […]
A Facelift For Your Teeth?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
This post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dental procedure—porcelain veneers. Veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They are a fantastic way to repair a myriad of tooth imperfections such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shape or minimal misalignment. How many veneers should you […]
A Fast Way To Brighten Your Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your smile. It is quick, affordable, and non-invasive. Though some of our patients at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City experience short-term sensitivity, most experience no pain at all. If you have looked into teeth whitening systems, you probably already know the basics. The one thing […]
Avoid Bone Deterioration Following Extraction
In this post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we review jaw bone health and dental implants. To remain strong and vital, your jaw bone needs to be continually stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone material. As each tooth absorbs […]
Aesthetic Dental Transformations
Many Oklahoma City professionals, students, and retirees are enjoying the lasting benefits of cosmetic dentistry from OKC Smiles. A beautiful smile not only looks great, it makes you feel great! When you first look in the mirror in the morning while brushing those gleaming, newly-improved teeth, you remember, “Oh yeah, I fixed my teeth and […]
Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain
Everyday stress causes some individuals to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. This can lead to TMD, and at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we remind you how serious that can be. TMD, or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym for temporomandibular joint. It’s a painful condition. Your […]
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, today’s OKC Smiles post is for you. Today’s post discusses dental health issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for Oklahoma City teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At OKC Smiles, we see tooth decay and gum disease far too often in […]
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your OKC Dentist
You go to the OKC dentist for check-ups and toothaches, but there are other less-obvious issues that we can help you with. Today, we would like to discuss some common oral conditions. 1. Bad Breath. Sure, nobody wants to admit that they have bad breath, but bad breath can be treated. It is usually linked […]
