…probably not. But tooth color is probably something you have been concerned about. One of our primary concerns at OKC Smiles is ensuring that our patients maintain healthy teeth and gums. But beyond just the health aspect, I also strive to help our patients achieve beautiful smiles that they can be proud of. One important aspect […]
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Call Them What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy
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, family, and coworkers will also […]
Should Teens See a General or Pediatric Dentist?
Some parents in the Moore area bring their child to a pediatric dentist. Others use a general or family dentist for every member of their household. What’s the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist? Pediatric dentists have specialized training to treat infants, young children and teenagers. They use special dental tools created […]
Implants or Traditional Dentures? Ask Yourself These Questions When Choosing
If you want to restore your smile due to extensive tooth loss, you have a key decision. Will you choose conventional dentures? Will you choose tooth implants? There is really no contest when you consider the advantages of implants. Let’s compare conventional removable dentures and dental implant procedures. Feel Dentures sit right on the gums. […]
The 4 Stages of Gum Disease
You may be wondering why every so often your gums are red and swollen, or your breath is bad. Maybe you’re just interested in improving your dental health and want to be more aware for your next appointment. Learn about the four stages of gum disease you may be overlooking when thinking of your comprehensive […]
Overlapping Teeth Can Be Corrected for a Beautiful Smile
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 can bring about overlapping teeth. […]
Royalty At OKC Smiles
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 to keep the tooth from […]
Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers
We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health risks. At OKC Smiles, too often, we treat cavities and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their children out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to protect themselves when they participate in activities that […]
Don’t Like Dental Visits? Go Anyway.
It’s no secret that many Oklahoma City residents dread going to the dentist. Whether they associate dental visits with shame, pain or financial drain, they avoid it at all costs. See Your Dentist Regularly to Avoid Painful Oral Problems However, examine the fact that by seeing your dentist regularly, you can forego dental procedures like […]
Adult Dental Health for Oklahoma City Smiles
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 interesting (and sad) thing we […]
