The holiday season should be about sparkling lights, friends, family; gifts beneath the Christmas tree, and delicious food. A nasty toothache, cracked filling or missing crown aren’t the stuff holiday dreams are made of. Unfortunately, dental...
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If you have a health care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to cover copayments, deductibles or other costs, now is the time to use it. Not only can an FSA reduce your taxes, but it may also cover procedures not usually covered by traditional...
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Is my tooth dead or does it just need some TLC (Treatment, Love and Care)? You may not think of your tooth as “alive, but they are. And as with any living thing, it takes some care to keep them alive. Recently a patient told us that she was...
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How to put an end to your fear of the dentist Dental anxiety is real. It’s so real, in fact that an estimated 9 to 15% of Americans avoid seeing the dentist because of anxiety and fear. Some of the symptoms of dental phobia or anxiety may feel...
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What is Invisalign? For generations, straighter teeth meant a mouth full of metal. But in recent years alternatives such as Invisalign have emerged, and they almost sound too good to be true. We offer Invisalign at our Norman office and we...
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Dental care isn’t cheap, but sticker shock should not keep you out of the dentist’s chair. Caring for your teeth is a vital facet of good health – from preventative care such as brushing and flossing, regular check-ups and cleanings to...
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We all have done it! Putting off a doctor’s visit or a trip to the dentist – until something hurts. At that point relief is all that matters. There are effective and ineffective home remedies that can help you cope with the pain. However...
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Root canals. Very few treatments offer such dramatic benefits for patients, but have such a bad rep. People seem afraid of potential pain, have heard horror stories about complications, or carry other misconceptions about the procedure. A root...
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Getting a toddler or preschooler to stick to a basic dental care routine isn’t easy. But it’s well worth the fight. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. While this topic probably should be on every parent’s mind year ‘round, we...
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