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Strategies for Keeping Dental Implant Costs Down

are the best tooth replacement option available. They are basically like getting your natural teeth back because they look and function like your natural teeth and don’t require any special maintenance. As long as you treat them right, , too. The only problem is: that kind of quality procedure don’t come cheap, […]nThe post Strategies for Keeping Dental Implant Costs Down appeared first on .

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When Do You Show Your Teeth the Most?

When most people think about a smile makeover, they focus on the idea of what their teeth look like when smiling. After all, isn’t that what is for, to give us a bright, ? Yes, your smile is a big part of the reason why you are probably considering getting your teeth […]nThe post When Do You Show Your Teeth the Most? appeared first on .

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Diabetics Have Twice the Risk of Tooth Loss

According to a recent publication of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), people with diabetes are twice as likely to lose their teeth as those without diabetes. This makes it crucial for people with diabetes to take extra care of their teeth and gums, with more regular visits for . Unfortunately, most people with […]nThe post Diabetics Have Twice the Risk of Tooth Loss appeared first on .

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3 Things That Only the Right Dentist Can Give You

These days, most things you buy can be gotten all over the place with little, if any difference. You can pick up a certain pair of shoes in three different stores in the mall, or even order them online if you decide you don’t want to buy them in person. And many aspects of dentistry […]nThe post 3 Things That Only the Right Dentist Can Give You appeared first on .

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TMJ
Dr. Meghan Hodges

TMJ and Migraine Sufferers Have to Deal with Stigma

Although are recognized as one of the most disabling illnesses in the world, many people with them find that their discomfort and disability aren’t recognized. In particular, people with chronic migraines, defined as occurring 15 or more days per month, are seen as being lazy or as using their migraines as an excuse […]nThe post TMJ and Migraine Sufferers Have to Deal with Stigma as Well as Pain appeared first on .

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Can Your Smile Be “Too Perfect”?

One of the concerns that people often express about is that they don’t want their smile to be “too perfect.” They don’t want their smile to be too white, too straight, for fear that it might look unnatural. If this is your concern, let us put you at ease–there are many ways that […]nThe post Can Your Smile Be “Too Perfect”? appeared first on .

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Dental Implants
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Does Your “Flipper” Make You Flip Out? Dental Implants Are a Better Way

If there were a vote for the least popular restoration in dentistry, the odds are pretty good that “flippers,” removable partial dentures, would win. They’re generally unattractive, uncomfortable, and nonfunctional. And here’s a secret: we hate them, too. But, fortunately, you don’t have to live with your flipper anymore: can restore your smile […]nThe post Does Your “Flipper” Make You Flip Out? Dental Implants Are a Better Way appeared first on .

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7 Essential Networking Tips (for People Who Hate Networking)

As we come to the holiday party season, it’s time to brush up on your networking tips. All the formal events are great opportunities to show off your fancy suits and and dresses, but they’re also an opportunity to mingle with some people outside your usual social sphere, which can be great for business. Although […]nThe post 7 Essential Networking Tips (for People Who Hate Networking) appeared first on .

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7 Reasons to Look for a New Dentist

Many of us just kind of stumble onto our current dentist. Maybe we picked them from a list of dentists covered by our insurance. Or maybe they happen to be convenient to home or work. Or maybe they’re the dentist our parents used or that we’ve been seeing since we were kids. However you chose […]nThe post 7 Reasons to Look for a New Dentist appeared first on .

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Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Meghan Hodges

5 Ways “Good Enough” Cosmetic Dentistry Will Fail

If you are considering cosmetic dentistry, you might be tempted to settle for “good enough” rather than trying to go for the best. There are many reasons why you might do this, such as cost, treatment time, or even the recommendation of a dentist who isn’t skilled in providing the best cosmetic dentistry treatments. When […]nThe post 5 Ways “Good Enough” Cosmetic Dentistry Will Fail 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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