Today’s post is for individuals in their golden years who want to improve their smile by straightening their teeth. There are many advantages to retirement. Waking up whenever you dang well please. Time to devote to your favorite hobbies or humanitarian causes. Traveling. Grandchildren. Braces Aren’t Just For Teens It’s […]
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Do you have dental anxiety? If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider oral conscious sedation. Sedation is safe The most important thing to know is that oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At OKC Smiles, we have been providing sedation since […]
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. While you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Practicing proper oral hygiene daily with pay off throughout your life. You’ll prevent tooth decay, plaque, and gum disease, not to mention bad breath (something friends, […]
Hi! I’m Dr. Mark Phan, and I’ve been a dentist here in Oklahoma City since 1986. One of my favorite things about being a dentist is seeing how my patients find renewed confidence in themselves after a smile makeover. If you’ve ever wanted to improve your smile, call me today […]
Every stage of life has its benefits and drawbacks. For example, in our golden years, we may enjoy traveling, more free time and grandchildren. However, most Oklahoma City retirees do not welcome wrinkles, limited mobility or dental dilemmas. Fortunately, your smile can be healthy and beautiful throughout your life. With […]
Hello, and welcome to our dental blog. My name is Dr. Mark Phan and I want to tell you about OKC Smiles. Meet Our Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals The first thing to know is that we work hard to keep our patients comfortable. Our team is compassionate and empathetic. […]
At OKC Smiles, we provide advanced cosmetic dentistry. That means we repair all types of smile shortcomings. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many individuals don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it repaired. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumbsucking as a toddler […]
What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Lame jokes aside, a common concern for patients is stained teeth. I’m Dr. Mark Phan of OKC Smiles. Today, let’s talk a little bit about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages including tea. Over […]
When Dr. Mark Phan crowns one of our patients, the coronation is a celebration of a stronger smile. The necessity of a dental crown is usually readily apparent. Based on how much tooth is available to hold in a filling, sometimes a crown is needed to add more support and […]
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 […]