When you go to a Norman, Edmond, or Mustang drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, make sure that it carries the seal of the American Dental Association. The seal is there to help you make the best choices you can for the products you need to keep your mouth clean and healthy.
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If you receive dental treatment at OKC Smiles during your pregnancy, be sure to inform Dr. Mark Phan that you are expecting. This will affect decisions about X-rays, pain relievers, antibiotics, and conscious sedation.
10. If you are looking for an excellent dentist in the Oklahoma City area, we invite you to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mark Phan at OKC Smiles. At OKC Smiles, we provide gentle, quality care for children and adults. Talk to us about preventative, restorative, cosmetic, or children’s dentistry. We look forward to serving you.
Mark Phan, DDS, of OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City is accepting new patients. If you do not currently have a dentist or are unhappy with your provider, we invite you to learn about our practice and meet our team. We are confident that you will like what you find. Many Oklahoma City residents entrust us with their dental health and we enjoy the relationships we have with them.
Canker sores are small ulcer-like sores with a white or gray base and a red border. They are found on the inside of the mouth and while they are not contagious, they can be painful. Typically a canker sore heals in a week or two. Antimicrobal mouth-rinses, over-the-counter topical anesthetics, and avoiding spicy and acidic foods may offer you temporary relief while your sore is healing.
Hi. I’m Dr. Mark Phan, a general and cosmetic dentist here in Oklahoma City. It is my goal to help my patients have optimum oral health, and today I would like to talk about something else associated with our mouths that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: it’s our sense of taste.
Lastly, flossing regularly is often the key to truly fresh breath. Many Edmond folks don’t realize how much food can be stuck between their teeth, and this food can cause halitosis if it isn’t removed. More importantly, the food particles turn into plaque which causes cavities and gum disease.
Halitosis is caused by the bacteria that live on and around your teeth, gums and tongue. Breath mints and mouthwashes do not cure bad breath, they only mask the symptoms. Proper oral hygiene can cure many cases of bad breath. However, in some cases, bad breath is caused by more serious conditions. Sinus and tonsil infections, acid reflux, ulcers, diabetes, hypoglycemia, kidney malfunction, gum disease, and eating disorders are just some of the health issues that can cause bad breath.
Oklahoma City people who have chronic bad breath understand the embarrassment and frustration associated with this condition.
Hi. I’m Dr. Mark Phan, an experienced Oklahoma City dentist. I want my patients to come to me with all of their oral concerns.