When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. Not every stressor is negative. […]
Dental Health
Thanks for visiting the Oklahoma City Dental Blog. Today, we’re talking about eruption charts and their uses. An eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, on average, they come out, or ‘erupt’, from the gums. A primary teeth eruption chart […]
You’ve been doing it since you were five. You switch to auto pilot morning and night and get it done. But are you doing it right? Actually, many people are making tooth brushing mistakes. You may need to tweak your routine to better support your oral health and safeguard your […]
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. […]
Mother Theresa once said “Peace begins with a smile.” Perhaps that peace should start with the person who is smiling. How do you feel about your smile? Are you at peace with it? Are you proud to flash a wide, happy grin? Do you believe it is beautiful? Does it […]
Life is busy for many Oklahoma City residents. At times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done and many are delayed or dropped altogether. Sometimes your car has to wait another 500 miles for an oil change or you are a month late replacing your furnace filter or […]
In today’s OKC Smiles blog we will discuss how pregnancy impacts your dental health. I am Dr. Mark Phan and I want all expectant Oklahoma mothers to realize the importance of good oral hygiene during pregnancy. Because of the changes going on in a pregnant woman’s body there are potential […]
Hearing that you have periodontal disease or “gum disease” can be upsetting. Here at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease […]
Hello Oklahoma friends! Welcome to OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We provide general dentistry, restorative dentistry, and unprecedented cosmetic dentistry for the whole family. Our services include: sedation dentistry restorative dentistry general dentistry porcelain veneers Immediate care for dental emergencies Strong, natural looking restorations A clean, comfortable, and friendly […]
“It’s just a small sore, it will go away.” “I’m too busy right now, I’ll go to a dentist later.” “A little sensitivity is no big deal.” It happens to most Oklahoma City residents at least once in their life. Your teeth become sensitive to cold drinks. A tooth develops […]