Did you know a cavity may be reversed? These small holes in our teeth caused by acidic tooth erosion can actually be prevented from getting worse and require filling. Currently, around 90% of adults have cavities and almost 30% have untreated cavities. However, by taking a few necessary precautions, we […]
Dental Health
Talk to your dentist There’s something about having understanding on anything unknown that makes us feel less afraid or at least more self-confident handling the unknown. If you consider dentistry an unknown topic, maybe you can educate yourself by asking your dentist lots of questions. Find a dentist willing to […]
Hello, and welcome to the Moore dental health blog. My name is Dr. Mark Phan and I want to tell you about our Oklahoma City practice, OKC Smiles. We work hard to keep our patients satisfied. Our most popular services are: sedation dentistry restorative dentistry family dentistry porcelain veneers Invisalign […]
Your child’s first dental exam at OKC Smiles should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Oklahoma City office, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of […]
Not happy with your smile? Have you been asking yourself about transforming your smile? Do you have a missing tooth that visually bothers you or your spouse or partner? Could your smile be holding you back in business or social pursuits? Are you sick and tired of loose dentures slipping […]
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At OKC Smiles, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do […]
Most men and women don’t think of a tooth as a body part that wavers in strength. Our teeth seem to have a steady hardness and dependably grind food whenever we need them. However, teeth are dynamic organisms with continual chemical processes. The protective enamel that covers the softer interior […]
At OKC Smiles, our patients are treated like family. I am Dr. Phan and my relationship with my patients is my number one priority. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling smile redesign for one of my patients. […]
OKC Smiles patients use the word “cavity” often when discussing oral health practices. Along with teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry procedures, cavities are a hot topic. At OKC Smiles we think it’s great that people in the Moore area are so conscious of their teeth, and we feel that […]
Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or weakened bridgework may result. If you must chew, select gum with Xylitol. Drinking soda and energy drinks. These sugary, acidic beverages are immensely efficient at weakening enamel. Chewing ice or hard candy. Your enamel is quite hard. But so are […]