When a Toothache hits on a Holiday If you wake up on Thanksgiving with a toothache, chances are your regular dentist is closed. Finding a dentist near you who is open over the holidays and can squeeze you in on short notice can be challenging...
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The final weeks of the year can be a great time to get dental work done that you have been putting off while getting the most out of your dental coverage. Most dental plans reset at the beginning of the year, and if you don’t use it, you lose it...
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“Snacksidents,” Cavities and other Halloween Candy Nightmares Surprising fact: Dentists don’t hate candy. We love the stuff like the rest of you. So we’re here to tell you that if you brush and floss your fangs after gobbling down your Halloween...
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Your smile greets the world and you want to send the right message. At Tecumseh Ridge Dental our motto is “I Like Your Smile” not just because we love healthy teeth, but because of what a great smile can do for a person’s confidence. A straight...
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Distance Learning and Back-To-School is Stressful for Parents. Your Dentist Can Tell! It’s been a year like no other. To say that a majority of parents find homeschooling, distance-learning or the uncertainty of going to school “stressful...
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Early in the pandemic some people were worried about how safe it is to go to the dentist. We always maintained that it was safe, especially because dentists are used to work and protect themselves, their patients and their staff from other...
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Why Choose Tecumseh Ridge Dental in Norman, OK? There are many reasons why you choose a dentist for your family. So we thought we list just a few of the reasons why you should make Tecumseh Ridge Dental your dental home. Our Dentist Dr. Wheatley...
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Why does my dentist ask about my medication? When you come in we ask you about your medication and health history. That’s a lot of personal information just for somebody to look at your teeth, right? Well, actually it is incredibly important for...
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What you need to know about your Child’s Dental Care Just like adults, children should regularly see a dentist. And having a great experience is very important on the road to lifelong good oral health. Their first visit with a dentist may shape...
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What is root planing anyway? And do I really need it? If your dentist or dental hygienist suggests a deep cleaning, you may think, “No, thank you! A regular cleaning goes deep enough!” However, it is actually a specific treatment that protects...
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Tecumseh Ridge Dental June 2020 Update Now that we have had more than a month of practicing in the “new normal” we thought it was a good time for an update. If you are still wondering if it is safe to reschedule your dentist appointments, we...
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Do I Need My Wisdom Teeth to be Removed? Wisdom teeth are the third molars in the very back of our mouths. They don’t always need to be removed and can stay in your mouth as long as they’re healthy, grown in completely, biting correctly, and are...
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