Dental Health

Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is one of the best things you can do to maintain good dental health. You’ve probably heard us say that more than once, at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. Not many patients like to admit it, but studies show that some people have a hard time working […]

Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to use a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we recommend traditional floss or tape. Here’s why: A floss pick […]

Saliva is an important part of good oral health. Without an adequate flow, you’d find it very difficult to chew and swallow. If you have a problem with dry mouth, let us know at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. Saliva is produced by several glands in and around the mouth, and it is mostly water. […]

This post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City takes on an unpleasant topic: bad breath. Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to meet with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes […]

In this blog post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we have some answers to frequent questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is repulsive, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can propagate and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached with floss. Time […]

In this post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we focus on behaviors that influence dental health. Of course, regular brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of […]

At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City we are committed to the highest standards of dental care, and to the experience our patients have in our office. If it’s been a while since you’ve had a checkup, we invite you to give us a call to schedule one. Communication is one of our biggest priorities. It’s […]

At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City we are committed to the highest standards of dental care, and to the experience our patients have in our office. We’re proud to have an excellent and caring staff. Communication is one of our biggest priorities. It’s important to us that you know exactly what is going on in […]

The most common times people brush their teeth are morning and night, either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. But sometimes hiccups in the schedule can knock you off a well-established routine. At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we have some thoughts on that. Sometimes after dinner isn’t super cut and dried. […]

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 […]