Trauma to the face and teeth can be caused by many accidents. Accidents to the teeth often transpire during sports competition, outdoor recreation, and auto accidents. They can also happen in non-traumatic situations such as when you bite down hard on an unpopped popcorn kernel or peach pit. It 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 […]
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 […]
It has now been over 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Oklahoma dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past century and a half. There was a time when Moore blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract […]
If you decide to beautify your smile with a professional teeth whitening treatment, you want the results to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, the same things that stained your teeth prior to the treatment can stain them after the treatment. Over time, common staining will take place. To help […]
Malocclusion is the technical term for crooked teeth. When you look at all the different ways teeth can come in, it is not surprising that malocclusion presents itself in so many forms. What you might find surprising, however, is minor cases can be treated more easily than ever before. The […]
We have been creating spectacular smiles at our Oklahoma City cosmetic dental practice since 1986. Each one of our Moore smile makeover patients values their new smile almost as much as we value their trust. Our loyal patients, along with our dedicated dental team, have made our professional careers particularly […]
Welcome to the dental practice of Dr. Mark Phan, DDS. At OKC Smiles, we provide comprehensive full service dentistry for patients in Oklahoma City and surrounding communities. Our friendly and outgoing team of skilled hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff help Dr. Phan exceed our patients’ expectations. At OKC Smiles, […]
We advise our Edmond dental patients at OKC Smiles to watch their sugar intake to prevent cavities and other health problems. If you are trying to unsweeten your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as obvious as the […]