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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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5 Reasons to Look Forward to Dentures

Many people are terrified at the prospect of getting . Especially if you’re a young man or woman, the thought of losing all your teeth and getting dentures can seem like the end of life itself. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can look forward to dentures with hope, not with […]nThe post 5 Reasons to Look Forward to Dentures appeared first on .

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Porcelain Veneers
Dr. Meghan Hodges

The Power and Versatility of Porcelain Veneers

A vibrant, well-aligned smile can instill self-confidence and help you make a positive impression in professional and social situations. Yet few people naturally possess straight teeth, and over time our teeth can sustain discoloration and minor damage, even with good dental health habits. Versatile and highly customizable, that are placed by a knowledgeable […]nThe post The Power and Versatility of Porcelain Veneers appeared first on .

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Discussing Headaches with Your Dentist

For many people, are a daily problem that they simply adapt to without realizing the adverse effects untreated headaches can have on their lives. Without treatment, chronic headaches can contribute to poor sleep, anxiety, depression, daytime fatigue, and other physical and psychological problems. If you suffer from recurring headaches that have not responded […]nThe post Discussing Headaches with Your Dentist 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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