This is a key question occasionally asked by patients at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. The answer, however, is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to watch your dental health by cleaning your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not leave them alone. It is extremely difficult to clean effectively between teeth without using […]
Dental Health
Top 10 Reasons To Visit Your Dentist
Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry
Your smile deserves regular attention. If you haven’t had a dental checkup in a while, remember they’re essential to maintaining your dental health. At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we ask you to think about these important reasons: Check Up: It’s time, and this is the best way to prohibit dental problems. Clean Up: Our […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tooth Brushing Basics For Healthy Smiles In Oklahoma City
Why does the dental team at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City stress to each patient: brush your teeth at least twice a day? Let’s take a look. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing between your teeth removes debris and inhibits the build up of […]
Debunking Dental Myths
Today’s OKC Smiles blog post focuses on three prevalent dental health-related myths. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those that are swallowed immediately. For example, sipping […]
Dental Health: Preventing Tooth Decay
In Oklahoma City and around the country, tooth decay is one of the most widespread childhood issues, yet tooth decay also affects adults. OKC Smiles is committed to fighting tooth decay in each of its patients, and to ensuring their dental health. Blame it on Bacteria The cause of tooth decay is bacteria. Bacteria live […]
Questions To Ask Your Dentist
Sometimes Oklahoma City residents research their mechanic or hairdresser more thoroughly than their dental professional. Isn’t your dental care more important than the condition of your car or the style of your hair? At OKC Smiles, our dentists love to answer questions about all facets of dentistry. You probably have questions about the types of […]
