At OKC Smiles, our goal is preventing dental problems and keeping our patients’s smiles healthy and beautiful. We provide general and family dentistry at our Oklahoma City dental practice. Adult Dental Health As a general and family dental practice, we have been treating patients of all ages since 1986. An […]
Gum Disease
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 […]
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 […]
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health, but if you need yet another reason to keep them healthy, we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a connection […]
Here is important news for anyone who cares about their dental health: gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is associated with heart disease. At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, gum disease is easy to treat if it is caught […]
Healthy gums are as important as healthy teeth, and at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we pay close attention to the gums of our patients. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. Are you brushing properly? Here are a few pointers: When brushing, hold […]
This is a key question occasionally asked by patients at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. The answer, however, is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to watch your dental health by cleaning your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not leave them alone. It is extremely difficult to clean […]
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease, a serious condition we treat at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. Swelling of the gums occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the […]
Gum disease is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part it is preventable, but is still far too common in the United States. Gum disease can be treated at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. Some facts about gum disease: If left untreated, it can result in tooth […]
Have you ever been eating ice cream or drinking tea when you had sudden tooth pain? Rather than a cavity, this could indicate teeth sensitivity, a common issue with temperature extremes. Even breathing in cold winter air can do it, for some Oklahoma City residents. Ouch! If the enamel has […]