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General Dentistry
Dr. Meghan Hodges

How to Find a Dentist in Tulsa

A good place to start in finding a dentist is to go online and visit potential dentists’ websites. There are three things you are looking for: Does the dentist offer the services I want? Does the dentist do good work? Does the dentist seem like a good fit? Virtually every dentist is going to offer […]nThe post How to Find a Dentist in Tulsa appeared first on .

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Are Low Testosterone Levels Associated with Chronic Gum Disease?

We know that is associated with many serious health conditions. Heart disease. Diabetes. Kidney disease. Some studies even suggest that chronic gum disease can be associated with low testosterone levels and men’s sexual dysfunction. But not all studies agree about this association. A newly published review sought to determine whether this connection was […]nThe post Are Low Testosterone Levels Associated with Chronic Gum Disease? appeared first on .

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Dental Implants
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Why We Might Recommend a Bite Guard for Implant Dentures

When you first get your implant , we might recommend that you wear a bite guard to protect them. This may cause you some concern about the durability of your implant dentures, but don’t worry. There are many reasons why will recommend this at first. We’re Just Being Careful Implant dentures are a big […]nThe post Why We Might Recommend a Bite Guard for Implant Dentures appeared first on .

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Muscle Fibers, Jaw Pain, and TMJ Headaches

Although can trigger many types of , including , the most common type of headache related to the condition is a tension headache. Tension headaches occur when your muscles become tense, sore, and fatigued. The muscle become fatigued because they are being asked to work too much. But what is “too […]nThe post Muscle Fibers, Jaw Pain, and TMJ Headaches appeared first on .

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A Smile Makeover Should Reflect Your Personality

Many people don’t get a because they’re afraid it won’t look like them. People are afraid that the results will transform them, make them into someone they won’t recognize in the mirror. It’s like the horror stories of a facelift where instead of looking younger, someone looks distorted, with their skin all stretched […]nThe post A Smile Makeover Should Reflect Your Personality appeared first on .

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Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Cosmetic Dentistry and the Power of a Smile

Smiling improves your appearance in many ways. When you smile, the muscles of your face give you a mini lift, which can make you look younger. And it can make you look thinner, too. Both of these effects have been confirmed in scientific studies. Smiling also makes you look more friendly and approachable. When you’re […]nThe post Cosmetic Dentistry and the Power of a Smile appeared first on .

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Invisalign
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Invisalign: A Better Fit for Adult Orthodontics

If you are unhappy with your smile because of crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth, you might be wishing you got braces as a teenager. But you hated the thought of wearing braces as a teenager. The appearance of metal wires and brackets on your teeth, the feeling of them on your cheeks, and the effect […]nThe post Invisalign: A Better Fit for Adult Orthodontics appeared first on .

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Don’t Wait Until It Hurts to See the Dentist

Many, many people frame their questions around the issue of pain. Either they’re only looking for treatment because they have pain, or they think they shouldn’t get treatment because they don’t hurt. This is not the right way to approach your dental care. Pain is a terrible indicator of your need for treatment, and here’s […]nThe post Don’t Wait Until It Hurts to See the Dentist appeared first on .

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Porcelain Veneers
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Understanding Porcelain Veneers

are the most powerful, most flexible, and most attractive cosmetic dentistry procedure available. They can help you with virtually any cosmetic problem you have with your teeth, and they can usually treat all your cosmetic complaints at the same time. Just one procedure–taking two visits over about two weeks–and you can have virtually […]nThe post Understanding Porcelain Veneers appeared first on .

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5 Reasons to Get a Smile Makeover After Your Big Break (or Before!)

It’s one of life’s great blessings. One day, you are struggling away anonymously at your calling, happy to be doing what you love, even if you’re just barely scraping by. And the next, you’ve suddenly achieved recognition for what you do. Pretty soon, you’re recognized as a leader in your profession, and it’s not long […]nThe post 5 Reasons to Get a Smile Makeover After Your Big Break (or Before!) 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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