If you want to upgrade your smile with braces, I invite you to visit OKC Smiles for an exam and consultation. The initial consultation is the most important component of orthodontic treatment. During your orthodontic consultation we will consider the following issues: Your vision of how you want your smile […]
Dental Implants
Trauma to the face and teeth can be caused by many accidents. Accidents to the teeth often transpire during sports competition, outdoor recreation, and auto accidents. They can also happen in non-traumatic situations such as when you bite down hard on an unpopped popcorn kernel or peach pit. It is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Think you don’t have time to transform your smile? It may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The team at OKC […]
Are dental implants too expensive? Are dental implants unsafe? Are dental implants experimental? Is the surgery painful? Does it take a long time to recover? The answer to all of these is No. Let’s talk about it. Dental implants are an investment in a higher quality of life Dental implants […]
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 […]
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. 1. We have to state the obvious don’t chew on hard things. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of […]
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 […]
What is the recovery time for a dental implant procedure? There isn’t a standard timeline because there are many variables involved. Each patient’s treatment plan is unique. Here are some variables that affect the recovery time for a dental implant procedure. Is a tooth extraction required? Will I need to […]