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Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Strategies for Dealing with a Tooth Gap

One of the most common complaints people have about the appearance of their smile is a gap between two of their front teeth. Fortunately, there are many ways to deal with a tooth gap that can eliminate the problem.

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General Dentistry
Dr. Meghan Hodges

547 Teeth… In a Single Person?

A healthy adult human has 32 teeth, after having shed their ‘baby’ or primary teeth. A healthy child has only around 20 teeth. Unfortunately, for a 7 year-old boy in India, he had enough teeth for around 17 adults, 547 teeth to be exact.

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Dental Implants
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?

Dental implants are rapidly becoming the standard of care for tooth replacement. One of their benefits is that most people are good candidates for dental implants. However, not everyone is right for the procedure. So how do you know if you’re one of them?

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Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry

Many people think that cosmetic dentistry only improves the appearance of your smile. Not true: it offers substantial potential benefits for your oral health as well.

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Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Teeth Whitening Guide

Teeth whitening can be an effective approach to getting a bright, healthy, and youthful-looking smile. Find the right whitening for you.

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Gum Disease
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s

It’s likely that a better solution to help protect yourself from Alzheimer’s disease is taking good care of your oral health. You can reduce your risk of developing gum disease with thorough oral hygiene supplemented by regular dental checkups and professional cleanings.

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Smile Makeover
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Enjoy the Results of a Smile Makeover

Recently, we had the opportunity to show the . Local model Mary Lynch showed off her results at the show, saying, “I can’t imagine a better or more beautiful accessory!” Since then, many people have asked us if they, too, could get equally beautiful results from their . The answer is: yes! Tulsa […]nThe post Enjoy the Results of a Smile Makeover appeared first on .

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Dentures
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Why You Should Choose FOY® Dentures

If you are considering getting dentures, you might think about getting the same old dentures that your grandparents and their grandparents had. Certainly, there are dentists out there who will make this kind of dentures for you. But you don’t have to settle for old-fashioned dentures that don’t do what they’re supposed to do. There […]nThe post 5 Great Reasons to Get the Denture Fountain of Youth ® appeared first on .

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Gum Disease
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Gum Disease Linked to Risk of Cancer

is a chronic infection that can have far-reaching consequences. It is the leading cause of tooth loss among American adults, but beyond that it’s been linked to heart disease and dementia. Now a new study is showing that strong evidence links gum disease to an elevated risk of cancer. This is strong evidence […]nThe post Gum Disease Linked to Elevated Cancer Risk appeared first on .

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Our smile makeover patients travel from all over the Tulsa area to see us. Our office sits at 10031 S. Yale Ave., Suite 104, near 101st and Yale in south Tulsa. Also, we are a short drive from Jenks, Bixby, and Broken Arrow. So if you want porcelain veneers in Tulsa, OK, you can reach us easily. Call (918) 528-3330 and we will help you plan your new smile.

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