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General Dentistry

What Does Your Smile Say About You?

There’s no overstating the power of a first impression. And when it comes to first impressions, studies show that your smile carries a lot of the weight — 48{ae0e8615b6ffac7d60ec2d7f3c3f63c08717dc50b68201a67cf842c46a0b6e8c} of people think the smile is the most memorable part of a first impression. That’s nearly twice as many people as the 25{ae0e8615b6ffac7d60ec2d7f3c3f63c08717dc50b68201a67cf842c46a0b6e8c} who find spoken […]nThe post What Does Your Smile Say About You? appeared first on .

April 12, 2018

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Cosmetic Dentistry

Spring Clean Your Smile!

Tuesday was the official first day of spring, and in contrast to the winter storms threatening the Northeast right now, it actually feels like spring this week in sunny Tulsa! It’s the time of year for flowers, new beginnings, and of course, spring cleaning. But while it may be a great time to deep clean […]nThe post Spring Clean Your Smile! appeared first on .

March 22, 2018

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Cosmetic Dentistry

Improve Your Smile in Just One Visit

Many people think about getting cosmetic dental procedures done, but never follow through. While there are plenty of reasons for this (such as fear, or concern about the cost), one major reason that so many people never follow through on their plans to improve their smile is convenience. Often, a cosmetic procedure can seem like […]nThe post Improve Your Smile in Just One Visit appeared first on .

March 15, 2018

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General Dentistry

Tired of Fillings? Get Proactive with Cavities

You know that sinking feeling when your dentist checks out your x-rays with a furrowed brow and then tells you that it’s time to schedule an appointment for a filling? Nobody likes hearing the news that they have a cavity. If you’re one of the tens of millions of people who suffer from dental anxiety, […]nThe post Tired of Fillings? Get Proactive with Cavities appeared first on .

February 21, 2018

Dentures

Is It Time For Dentures?

If you’re worried that you might need dentures, you’re certainly not alone. are much more common than people think: An estimated 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, and more than 36 million of that number are missing all of them! Many of us are stuck in the mindset that dentures are […]nThe post Is It Time For Dentures? appeared first on .

December 7, 2017

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Cosmetic Dentistry

Show Off Your Best Smile for the Holidays

It’s that time of year again — the time of year where you reunite with family, attend countless dinners and parties, and have to smile for plenty of group photos. That last one can be rough for the more than 25{ae0e8615b6ffac7d60ec2d7f3c3f63c08717dc50b68201a67cf842c46a0b6e8c} of people who don’t like smiling because of their teeth. If embarrassment about your […]nThe post Show Off Your Best Smile for the Holidays appeared first on .

November 30, 2017

Teeth Whitening

Are You a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening?

If you want a whiter smile, you’re not alone. has become a common procedure now that it’s affordable and accessible for average folks. But before taking your smile up a few shades, make sure it’s right for you. Here are a few things that might make whitening the wrong choice for your teeth. Do You […]nThe post Are You a Good Candidate for Teeth Whitening? appeared first on .

November 16, 2017

Cosmetic Dentistry

Celeb Secrets: How to Get a Hollywood Smile

It’s not much fun to compare yourself to a celebrity. These professional “beautiful people” seem to be effortlessly attractive, fit, and stylish — a combination that the average person struggles to hit. But despite the appearance of ease, celebrities are actually doing a lot of work to appear that way, whether that means hiring a […]nThe post Celeb Secrets: How to Get a Hollywood Smile appeared first on .

November 2, 2017

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Teeth Whitening

For White Teeth, Skip the Trendy Charcoal Toothpaste

When scrolling Instagram lately, in between the photos of your friends’ dinners and babies, it’s becoming more and more likely that you’ll scroll past an advertisement featuring pretty models baring gritty-looking black smiles. Or maybe a celebrity or beauty influencer flashing the same grimy grin. They’re brushing their teeth with this black substance, making them […]nThe post For White Teeth, Skip the Trendy Charcoal Toothpaste appeared first on .

October 5, 2017

Cosmetic Dentistry

Are Gum Lifts Painful?

Usually celebrity gossip rags are more interested in who someone is dating than what dental procedures they’re getting, but Marnie Simpson, a reality television star from the UK hit series Geordie Shore (British version of Jersey Shore), is changing that this week. The 25-year-old Brit is making headlines over admitting to having undergone a cosmetic […]nThe post Are Gum Lifts Painful? Marnie Simpson Has People Talking appeared first on .

September 21, 2017

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