People with missing teeth are fortunate to have a tooth replacement choice that is far better than both traditional dentures and dental bridges. Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide numerous advantages over standard dentures, and they’re available at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. The advantages include: Secure in the mouth—no […]
Dental Health
Have you lost any of your teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, adult teeth don’t grow back. If you’re missing one or more teeth, a dental implant may be just what you’ve been looking for. A dental implant […]
At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we are committed to the dental health of each of our patients. Regular brushing, flossing, and dental checkups are vital for keeping your smile bright and free of tooth decay. There are some places, however, where enamel deterioration can occur even with dedicated oral […]
Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but it is non-renewable. Because of that, it is essential to not neglect or abuse our teeth. At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we emphasize that daily oral hygiene is vital for your enamel, and for your dental health. […]
When you leave OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City after a cleaning and checkup, our front desk always makes sure to schedule your next appointment, six months down the road. Is that really necessary? Isn’t having the dentist check your dental health once a year enough? The short answer is: no. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]