This post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City looks at oil pulling, an alternative practice that has been generating some buzz lately. Is it a reliable therapy, or just a fad? Oil pulling has been a part of Indian Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It involves swishing oil in the mouth for twenty minutes […]
Dental Health
Our Team Takes Care of You
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high level of care. This post focuses on the duties of a dental assistant. You probably think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is working on me,” or […]
No Cavities? Thank Your Parents
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City we stay abreast of new discoveries in the exciting field of dentistry and occasionally share interesting facts with our patients. Today’s post focuses on new findings in a captivating field of research: genetic dentistry. “About 60% of the risk for tooth decay appears to be due to genetic factors.” […]
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
Categories: Dental Health, Gum Disease
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health, but if you need yet another reason to keep them healthy, we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that causes […]
Keeping Dental Patients Comfortable
Categories: Dental Health, Sedation Dentistry
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. Your comfort during appointments is one of our biggest priorities. Unfortunately, a lot of people stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. […]
Dental Sealant Q & A
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Dental sealants are an effective way to prevent cavities. We’re using this blog post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City to answer some of the more common questions about them. Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the chewing surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in […]
Is Grandpa Smiling?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of those who are sixty-five and over? Well, at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we’ve got some good news and bad news. The Good News: Tooth decay rates in older Americans has decreased in the past thirty years. The Bad News: 25% of people […]
How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists hand out […]
Avoid Sports Injuries: Protect Those Teeth!
Did you know that as many as five million teeth get knocked out of peoples’ mouths every single year? Not surprisingly, a lot of those accidents happens on the playing field. At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City we want to remind everyone how important it is to always wear a protective mouthguard when participating in […]
Let Us Ease Your Dental Anxiety
If you tense up just thinking about going to the dentist, you may benefit from sedation dentistry offered by OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. Millions of Americans stress out when they have to see the dentist. It is referred to as dental anxiety. There is a more severe form, too, called dental phobia. In both, […]
