If you don’t like your smile, let’s talk about a smile makeover. 1. Look and feel younger. 2. Improve your oral health. 3. Increase your confidence. 4. Smile all the time! Hello, I am Dr. Phan. Welcome to my dental blog. I serve my patients at OKC Smiles which is […]
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What is Tooth Grinding? Tooth grinding (or bruxism in doctor-speak) is a common behavior among people of all ages. It is when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs their teeth together. Tooth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect children and adults. Some men […]
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 […]
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 […]
Huh? Yep, it’s true. It’s a great time to have ugly teeth because unprecedented cosmetic dentistry provides several procedures to turn ugly to unbelievably beautiful. Teeth whitening can benefit almost every adult. Years of staining can be magically erased in a day at your dentist’s office or over a few […]
Too-small teeth. Misshapen teeth. Cracked teeth. Chipped teeth. Spacing irregularities. These problems are all-too-common. But you don’t have to live with them! With the advances in cosmetic dentistry, there are fixes for these vexing tooth problems! 1. Veneers. (Also called dental laminates or porcelain veneers). These extremely thin shells are […]
Do you have severe tooth damage, bone loss, or few or no teeth still intact? This post is for Moore area residents whose mouths are in a world of hurt. First off, we feel for you. We understand how severe dental issues influence you every day of your life. Whatever […]
Hello Oklahoma City! Welcome to the OKC Smiles dental blog. Let’s talk about smile redesigns. Some Oklahoma City patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Is the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy […]
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 […]
Some individuals who lose a posterior tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avoid the expense to replace it and save some money? Actually, there are several critical reasons to […]