Posts by Philip Gray DDS
Are dental crowns covered by insurance?
Your teeth can get expensive fast if you don’t take care of them and end up needing a lot of work done. Though many Americans have insurance coverage, not everyone is sure whether or not their procedures are covered.
Read MoreCan dental implants decay?
Your teeth are an incredibly important investment. If you let them decay, there are solutions like implants and dentures that can help, but nothing’s quite as good as your natural teeth.
Read MoreOpening on May 4th
Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. Beginning May 4th our office will resume full operation. We will be seeing preventive appointments as well as routine restorative and emergency treatment. While many things have changed, one thing has…
Read MoreCan dental crowns last a lifetime?
A dental crown is a modern marvel of dentistry.
Replacement teeth are nothing new. There’s evidence of gold prosthetics dating all the way back to the Etruscans. But the level of durability and quality we have now isn’t even close to what the ancients had.
Can dentures break?
Dentures are designed to stand up to the stresses of everyday life. No matter what you put them through, they should be able to take it.
Read MoreAre root canals safe while pregnant?
Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in any prospective parent’s life, but it can also be stressful.
Read MoreCOVID-19 and our office
Based on recommendations by the American Dental Association and the Oklahoma Dental Association, our office will be operating in limited fashion for the next few weeks to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreCan dental implants be removed?
Dental implants are about the closest thing you can get to a natural tooth.
With improvements in surgery, recovery and manufacturing processes, implants are now a viable option for many people. But some might wonder: is this a forever thing? If the implant fails, can it be removed? Is it like a denture?
Are dentures cheaper than implants?
Dental implants are a fantastic solution for missing teeth. They bond to the jawbone, stimulating bone structure instead of letting it erode away. They’re strong, lasting for years and sometimes for the rest of the user’s life. And they look natural and don’t need any special care.
Read MoreCan dental crowns be whitened?
Dental crowns are among the most common dental implants out there. They’re used for everything from root canals to shoring up weak teeth, creating an outer layer that replaces the tooth’s natural enamel shell with a tough synthetic surface.
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