After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could impact your smiles, such as tooth decay, periodontitis […]
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Inlays/Onlays: Less Invasive Than Complete Crowns
Restorative dentistry has progressed considerably over the years and there are now several effective ways to fix decayed teeth. In today’s post, we are going to concentrate on two similar types of restorations: dental inlays and onlays. Where possible, an inlay or an onlay can be a less-invasive replacement for a complete crown and either […]
CEREC and E4D One Visit Dental Crowns
If you’re like most people in Oklahoma City, you welcome convenience in every aspect of life. In other words, straightforward processes with minimal disruption to your schedule. Multiple Appointments Can Be a Hassle When it comes to medical or dental treatments, convenience means the fewest visits possible. Hopefully, only one visit. Let’s consider dental crowns, […]
7 Ways To Fix A Chipped Tooth
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 or crack, gum disease, or […]
The Five Stages of a Cavity
You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can restrict cavities in youngsters, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay healthy […]
Just Like Natural Teeth (Naturally Perfect Teeth, That Is!)
Hello friends and neighbors in the Oklahoma City area! Have you been searching for the right dentist to fix your crooked, stained, or chipped teeth? The team at OKC Smiles wants to end your search! We specialize in porcelain veneers, which are a phenomenal, minimally-invasive solution for cracked, stained, or chipped teeth. Porcelain veneers are […]
Cosmetic Dental Masterpieces
With porcelain veneers, you can enhance your smile without significant restorative dental work. Dental Veneers Transform Your Teeth Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such a first-rate match for natural tooth […]
Let’s Talk About It
Hello, I’m Dr. Phan of OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. I am devoted to upgrading smiles through cosmetic dentistry. Few physical improvements have such a significant effect on attractiveness and self-confidence as a smile makeover. Excellent oral health and a pleasing smile contribute to overall physical health and a high quality of life. If you […]
New Protein For Dental Implant Patients
Countless people have replaced missing teeth with jaw-bone anchored tooth implants. Unlike a dental bridge, a tooth implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jaw bone. The bone meshes with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to the post. Dental implants are usually […]
Yes! You Can Replace Old Fillings
Superficial cuts in the skin disappear without a trace, infections are killed with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues recede. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at OKC Smiles strongly emphasizes preventative dentistry. Few […]
