Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it’s a treatable condition at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. Keeping your gums healthy is essential for your overall health, but if you need yet another reason to keep them healthy, we’ve got a doozy. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that causes […]
Gum Disease
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Here is important news for anyone who cares about their dental health: gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is associated with heart disease. At OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, gum disease is easy to treat if it is caught in the early stages. What […]
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Healthy gums are as important as healthy teeth, and at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City, we pay close attention to the gums of our patients. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. Are you brushing properly? Here are a few pointers: When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree […]
If My Gums Bleed, Should I Stop Flossing?
This is a key question occasionally asked by patients at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. The answer, however, is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to watch your dental health by cleaning your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not leave them alone. It is extremely difficult to clean effectively between teeth without using […]
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease, a serious condition we treat at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. Swelling of the gums occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it […]
Five Things About Gum Disease in Oklahoma City
Gum disease is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part it is preventable, but is still far too common in the United States. Gum disease can be treated at OKC Smiles in Oklahoma City. Some facts about gum disease: If left untreated, it can result in tooth loss. Proper oral hygiene and […]
Sensitive Teeth? Treating Tooth Pain in Oklahoma City
Have you ever been eating ice cream or drinking tea when you had sudden tooth pain? Rather than a cavity, this could indicate teeth sensitivity, a common issue with temperature extremes. Even breathing in cold winter air can do it, for some Oklahoma City residents. Ouch! If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have […]
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. […]
Avoid Tooth Loss In Oklahoma City
Categories: Gum Disease
Do you know the most common cause of tooth loss among Moore adults?
The answer is gum disease. While this may be startling to Moore, Mustang, and Norman residents, there is a bright side:
A New Reason To Eat More Fish In Moore
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Gum Disease
Researchers found that people whose diets were rich in PUFAs were as much as 30 percent less likely to have gum disease
