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TMJ
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Condylar Resorption Largely Affects Teens

Checking the health of the jaw joint is not only important for adults, but also for youths between the ages of 12 and 18. If your child is experiencing jaw pain or difficulty opening and closing their mouth, they could benefit from TMJ treatments.

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TMJ
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Should Your Bite Splint Be Your Long-Term TMJ Treatment?

When it comes to TMJ treatment, it’s best to focus on noninvasive and reversible treatments. That’s because once your bite is altered, it can be hard, if not impossible to alter it back. Proceeding with caution gives us the best odds of giving you optimal results from your TMJ treatment.

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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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OUR OFFICE

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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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