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Dental Implants
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Probiotics Show Promise for Dental Implant Health

Even with , regular dental hygiene matters. Plaque build-up on or around implants can cause peri-implant mucositis, characterized by inflammation and tenderness of the gums surrounding an implant. A recent study found that the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri Prodentis has the potential to help prevent peri-implantitis from developing. The Danger of Peri-Implantitis In the same way […]nThe post Probiotics Show Promise for Dental Implant Health appeared first on .

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Gum Disease
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Graphene Shows Promise as a New Tool to Fight Oral Disease

Dentistry uses antibiotics to help prevent or fight infections in your mouth. You may be prescribed antibiotics to help with an abscess under a tooth, combat gum disease, or to prevent infection after major dental work such as or the placement of a . Although antibiotics can help protect your health, the […]nThe post Graphene Shows Promise as a New Tool to Fight Oral Disease appeared first on .

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General Dentistry
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Amalgam Fillings Health Risk Evidence is Largely Ignored

The use of metal amalgam fillings in dentistry is widely debated. The American Dental Association (ADA) reports that these fillings are safe for use in dental restorations despite being composed largely of mercury. Over the years, many studies have presented strong evidence that people with amalgam fillings have higher levels of mercury in their bodies […]nThe post Amalgam Fillings Health Risk Evidence is Largely Ignored appeared first on .

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Teeth Whitening
Dr. Meghan Hodges

Baking Soda Not The Best Oral Care Tool

Baking soda is a common household item that has a number of useful applications. It can be used to shine silverware, scrub the counter, and even to discourage weeds from growing around your driveway. Many people also tout health and beauty applications for this product. One of the most common health uses suggested for baking […]nThe post Baking Soda Not The Best Oral Care Tool appeared first on .

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Doctor Hodges With Patient at elan Tulsa Cosmetic Dentistry Front Office

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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