It’s hard to win a gold medal if you have a toothache. A recent study cited in the British Journal of Sports Medicine explored how poor oral health affects athletic performance at the elite level. “More than 40% of athletes were bothered by their oral health with 28% reporting an […]
Dental Health
A simple way for Moore residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental […]
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around Moore. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, I am sure you expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. […]
Dentists in Oklahoma City are dedicated to your oral health and care about the condition of your teeth. At OKC Smiles we recognize that your teeth help you both eat and speak. You use your teeth to tear, scrape, and chew food, as well as to form words with your […]
Dental patients in the Moore area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum […]
Your Oklahoma City child’s dental health is critical to overall health and vitality. At OKC Smiles, our family dentist loves working with you and your child to ensure a healthy smile for life. Why? The health of your Oklahoma City child’s teeth and gums can affect their speech development, eating […]
There is a common misconception in the Moore area (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of the specific type: spit tobacco, snuff, chew, or pinch, this form of tobacco is as deadly as conventional cigarettes.
It’s clear that for the majority of Norman, Moore, and Mustang residents, the most important aspect of flossing is simply that you do it every single day. However, many dental patients find that trying out a few different types of floss helps them to establish the habit and get the flossing comfort they desire.
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and expensive to repair. Today’s post in the OKC Smiles dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong.
Hi! I’m Dr. Mark Phan, DDS. Most every day, I can be found at my Oklahoma City dental practice treating dental patients with tooth and gum problems or helping patients prevent them. There are many common medical conditions that pose risks to oral health.