Flossing is a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at OKC Smiles are constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’ Flossing is vital, You’ll never hear one of us say ‘don’t worry […]
Gum Disease
Your Dentist Provides Comprehensive Oral Care
How does your dentist help you stay healthy? Most people know that they can go to their dentist if they chip a tooth or have a toothache. Because of this, they may not realize how many other health issues your dentist can help you with. A full-service dental practice provides comprehensive oral health care. Bad […]
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
While poor oral hygiene is the most common cause of halitosis, many factors can contribute to or intensify the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and removes odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the tongue, gums, […]
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
Today’s article focuses on a very serious issue—oral (oropharyngeal) cancers. The medical community categorizes oral cancers as a subset of head and neck cancers. Oral cancers can develop in the following locations: The tongue The roof of the mouth and under the tongue The inside of the cheeks The oropharynx (the part behind the soft […]
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 […]
6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often
Most men and women visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go as long as five years between visits. Most dentists recommend a visit at least every six months. Here are six terrific reasons to visit your dentist more often. 1. Oral […]
47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?
A recent CDC report provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of men and women 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more widespread in men than […]
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 […]
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At OKC Smiles, we understand that. But we encourage you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty items on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental exams are […]
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
Hello Oklahoma City! Welcome to the OKC Smiles dental blog. Let’s talk about smile redesigns. Some Oklahoma City patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Is the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips in […]
