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Why We Choose Mercury-Free Dental Fillings
Dental fillings are a standard procedure. An increasing number of people with older amalgam fillings are concerned about possible health risks and seek to have them replaced. Amid global efforts to restrict the use of mercury-based fillings, it’s an important topic to discuss. What Are Amalgam Dental Fillings? Dental amalgam is a blend of metals…
How to Stop Ringing in Ears
It’s not unusual for people to experience ringing in their ears from time to time. You may have heard the superstition “your ears ring when someone is talking about you,” but there are actual medical reasons as to why your ears ring. Some a simple fix, while others may be incurable. But, figuring out why…
5 Biggest Reasons to Switch To Dental Implants From Dentures
The earliest known dentures were used around the 7th century BC and were of animal teeth or even the teeth of other humans. As you can probably guess, dentures have come a long way since then! Today, dentures are made from various inorganic materials and can be a lost-cost option for many people. Yet, dentures…
Sleep Apnea Treatment May Reduce Dementia Risk
Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person experiences pauses in breathing while asleep. These pauses can last anywhere from 10 seconds to up to a minute. In very severe cases, they can last even longer. Not only is the length of time the body goes without oxygen in each episode important, but also…
5 Keys to Dental Implant Success
Dental implants have a 95% success rate and can last a lifetime. That’s good, but it doesn’t mean we can take success for granted. Instead, it’s important to be aware of the factors that can influence the success or potential failure of dental implants and marshal them so that your implant is among the 95%…
What to Expect from a Smile Makeover
Have you looked at your smile in photos and thought, “When did my teeth become so discolored?” or “I really wish my teeth were straight”. Well, you aren’t alone. Recent polls show that 7 in 10 people feel self-conscious about their teeth. Over half of all Americans have insecurities about their teeth and wish they…
élan Tulsa Cosmetic Dentistry
10031 S Yale Ave #104
Tulsa, OK 74137