Struggling with traditional dentures? Loose fit, discomfort, and sticky adhesives don’t just make eating and speaking challenging—they can hold you back from living life to the fullest. At OKC Smiles, we’re proud to offer a modern alternative designed to make these worries a thing of the past. Snap-on dentures provide denture wearers with a secure, […]
Restorative Dentistry
A Quick Guide to Dealing With A Chipped Tooth in the Oklahoma City Oklahoma Area
Categories: Emergency Dental Care, Restorative Dentistry
A chipped tooth can be a minor inconvenience, but it’s important to address it promptly to prevent further damage and discomfort. Here’s a guide on how to handle a chipped tooth from your friends at OKC Smiles: Immediate Steps: Rinse Your Mouth: Gently rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area. Apply Cold […]
What Is Necessary For A Dental Crown?
Dental crowns have been around for millennia and are still used to restore smiles today, including at OKC Smiles. Ancient dentists used ivory, bone, and seashells to make crowns for teeth. Evidence of gold crowns dates from 200 A.D. Porcelain crowns appeared in the 1800s. With the advancement of metal casting methods in the 1900s, […]
Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
At OKC Smiles, we are often asked what a patient should expect during a tooth implant surgery. So let’s consider what the surgery entails. We will divide it into three parts: before, during, and after. This is how dental implant placement works: Before the Procedure We start with X-rays, an exam, and a consultation. We’ll […]
