Healthy gums are as important as healthy teeth, and at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we pay close attention to the gums of our patients. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. Are you brushing properly? Here are a few pointers: When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree […]
Dental Health
Dental Implants Change Lives
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
Many people have had a boost in self-confidence by restoring missing teeth with a dental implant from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. Nothing gives us more joy than helping patients improve their quality of life. With a new smile, they feel better about themselves. They feel more comfortable in public. They socialize more often. Dental […]
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
Looking into how much dental implants cost and getting a quick answer can be frustrating. But there is a reason for that, and we’ll use this post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City to explain. We know it can be confusing to research the cost of getting a dental implant and finding nothing solid on […]
Soda Spells Double Trouble
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Soft drinks, soda, pop. No matter what you call it, it seems to currently be the dietary villain of choice. In this post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we’re going to give you yet another important reason to avoid this ubiquitous drink. For dental health, soda inflicts a double punch of damage with two […]
Are You Getting Your Dose Of D?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Most people know that Vitamin D is vital for healthy teeth and bones, but many of us still don’t get adequate amounts. This post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City is a friendly reminder to our friends and patients—especially expectant mothers—about the importance of Vitamin D. Here is a sampling of Vitamin D findings: Several recent […]
Find A Few Minutes To Floss
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
One common reason given by people who don’t floss their teeth is it’s hard to fit it into their schedule. If you’ve found this to be true, and feel like you are too busy to floss, the team at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City has some suggestions to fit flossing into your day. The most […]
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we look at some information about brushing. One of the ways of getting the most out of your toothpaste is creating foam. Working up a good foam is attained by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming aids […]
Don’t Let A Simple Problem Become Serious
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we’re going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by cold sores, gum […]
Attention Oklahoma City Teens: Both Smoking And Vaping Put Your Smile At Risk
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this message from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we share a recent study on the effects of e-cigarettes on oral health. That study has more dismal information for anyone who thinks vaping is less risky than traditional cigarettes. Writing in the journal Oncotarget, scientists concluded that e-cigarettes may cause chronic inflammation and permanent cellular damage. […]
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
In this blog post from OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we are going to discuss the complexity and importance of your saliva. This typically yucky substance is, in reality, a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also aids in digestion of your food. So, without further ado, here are the […]
