General Dentistry
Tired of Fillings? Get Proactive with Cavities
You know that sinking feeling when your dentist checks out your x-rays with a furrowed brow and then tells you that it’s time to schedule an appointment for a filling? Nobody likes hearing the news that they have a cavity. If you’re one of the tens of millions of people who suffer from dental anxiety, […]nThe post Tired of Fillings? Get Proactive with Cavities appeared first on .
Read More3 Reasons to Smile While Running
Running is a big hobby these days. You can’t drive around Tulsa without seeing people’s 13.1 or 26.2 stickers on their cars, boldly proclaiming that they’ve completed half or full marathons. And on the weekends the parks are full of people training–you can watch them do lap after lap. Have you ever watched the […]nThe post 3 Reasons to Smile While Running appeared first on .
Read MoreWhen a Tooth Goes to the Dark Side
Our teeth are typically a uniform color. They start out a bright white, but if they get stained, they tend to stain a uniform color as well. So what causes a single tooth to turn dark? There are a few potential causes for why a tooth might be darker than the others. Enamel Defect It […]nThe post When a Tooth Goes to the Dark Side appeared first on .
Read MoreHappy Relationship, Healthy Teeth
Being in love can certainly make you . But did you know it can also make your smile healthier? That’s according to researchers in Australia, who found that people who were happier in their relationship were more likely to visit the dentist and be happy with the health and beauty of their smile. Loving […]nThe post Happy Relationship, Healthy Teeth appeared first on .
Read MoreHow to Find a Dentist in Tulsa
A good place to start in finding a dentist is to go online and visit potential dentists’ websites. There are three things you are looking for: Does the dentist offer the services I want? Does the dentist do good work? Does the dentist seem like a good fit? Virtually every dentist is going to offer […]nThe post How to Find a Dentist in Tulsa appeared first on .
Read MoreDon’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 .
Read MoreHow One Fractured Tooth Can Mean You Need a Full Mouth Reconstruction
If you experience a chipped or cracked tooth, you might think that the only repair necessary is of that tooth, probably with a . But the truth of the matter is that one fractured tooth might be a warning sign of things to come, and a good reason to recommend a . Why […]nThe post How One Fractured Tooth Can Mean You Need a Full Mouth Reconstruction appeared first on .
Read MoreDiabetics 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 .
Read More7 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 .
Read MoreAlcohol Consumption Worsens Gum Disease
According to a new study published online first in the Journal of Periodontology, people who consume more alcohol are more likely to suffer worse , and even those without gum disease have worse gum health. Analyzing Four Groups In the study, researchers looked at 88 subjects who were divided into four groups: Alcohol-dependent with […]nThe post Alcohol Consumption Worsens Gum Disease appeared first on .
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