In a perfect world, each of your precious teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. The truth is, however, that most Oklahoma men and women will need to restore a tooth at some point. A tooth can be compromised by tooth decay, enamel erosion, a chip or crack, gum disease, or […]
Dental Implants
Let’s Work Together To Keep Your Smile Healthy And Beautiful
Here at OKC Smiles we approach all your oral care needs from two separate angles—what we can do in our dental office and what you can do at home. For example, tooth whitening and correcting discoloration can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office, there are safe and effective methods […]
The Rate of Bone Loss After Extraction Can Be Slowed or Stopped With an Implant
The alveolar bone The bone surrounding the teeth is called alveolar bone. Its main job is to support the teeth and provide a heavy-duty foundation for tooth roots. Normal mouth function maintains bone health. As you chew, it stimulates bone cells to continually generate new bone. What can cause alveolar bone loss? Extraction When a […]
Smile Transformations At OKC Smiles
Hello friends of OKC Smiles! Today’s post is for people who aren’t satisfied with their smile. Don’t Like Your Teeth? Common problems for patients include yellow teeth, misaligned teeth, too much or too little gum tissue, missing teeth, or compromised teeth. Few individuals have naturally impeccable smiles, but those that practice proper oral care can […]
The Five Stages of a Cavity
You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can restrict cavities in youngsters, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay healthy […]
Dental Questions? OKC Smiles Has Answers
Everyone has teeth, and proactive people want to take care of their teeth. However, many people need a place where they can review basic principles of dental health and get unbiased information about restorative and cosmetic dental procedures such as dental implants, teeth whitening, and veneers. The OKC Smiles dental blog is your source for […]
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no remaining teeth. Many people with missing teeth or no teeth at all choose dentures. This is understandable. It’s difficult to eat and speak with no teeth in the mouth. And a toothless mouth is not an attractive look for […]
Tooth Tips For Traveling
If you will be leaving on an extended trip, make sure it won’t interfere with any dental needs. It’s always a good idea to have a checkup with your dentist prior to leaving on long vacations, especially if your trip is taking you to developing areas without adequate dental care options. This quick evaluation will […]
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Categories: Dental Health, Dental Implants
Can you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many people, you started developing tooth decay fairly young […]
Just Like Natural Teeth (Naturally Perfect Teeth, That Is!)
Hello friends and neighbors in the Oklahoma City area! Have you been searching for the right dentist to fix your crooked, stained, or chipped teeth? The team at OKC Smiles wants to end your search! We specialize in porcelain veneers, which are a phenomenal, minimally-invasive solution for cracked, stained, or chipped teeth. Porcelain veneers are […]
