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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 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: 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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Tulsa, OK 74137

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