A beautiful smile leaves a lasting impression. Professional teeth whitening can dramatically improve your overall appearance and give you a boost in self-confidence. Our teeth often turn yellow or gray as we age. The things we eat and drink continually such as colored sodas, coffee, and red wine worsen the staining. Most individuals are aware […]
Dental Crown
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
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 ice and hard candy, and […]
Smile More, Live Better
If you feel that you have an unattractive smile, you probably don’t smile very often. Perhaps you make a conscious effort to avoid flashing a smile in social and professional settings. Do you think frequent smiling has a meaningful effect on your life? You bet it does. In addition to simply making us happier, smiling […]
Saving Teeth at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City
When a tooth is threatened by acute decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is usually the only way to save the tooth. During a root […]
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Categories: Dental Crown, Emergency Dental Care
Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. While the cement is strong and reliable, they have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing, or eating something sticky. Here is […]
Aesthetic Dental Transformations
Many Oklahoma City professionals, students, and retirees are enjoying the lasting benefits of cosmetic dentistry from OKC Smiles. A beautiful smile not only looks great, it makes you feel great! When you first look in the mirror in the morning while brushing those gleaming, newly-improved teeth, you remember, “Oh yeah, I fixed my teeth and […]
Toothache in Oklahoma City? Don’t Wait!
People in Oklahoma City who wait to have a toothache checked may end up saying, “I wish I had come in sooner.” With all the various causes of mouth problems, a toothache sends a simple, clear message: “See your dentist!” If you wait, a toothache may end up costing you more to have it treated. […]
Crown Or Veneer?
Categories: Dental Crown, Porcelain Veneers
I am Mark Phan of OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. OKC Smiles offers multiple cosmetic dental procedures for creating beautiful smiles. Two of the most popular procedures are dental crowns and porcelain veneers. Many patients don’t understand the difference between the two. Generally, a crown strengthens a compromised tooth while a veneer is used mainly […]
Dental Crowns At OKC Smiles In Oklahoma City
Categories: Dental Crown
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them […]
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
Categories: Dental Crown
Moore endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists use dental crowns (sometimes called caps) in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching the crown to the abutment is the final step.
