Posts Tagged ‘Dentist Edmond’
What is a tooth crown?
Getting a tooth crowned kind of sounds painful, doesn’t it? Just what exactly is a crown, what does it do, and when do you need one? What is a tooth crown? Basically, a crown is a tooth shaped cap designed to cover a tooth. It helps to restore the size, shape, strength, and aesthetic value…
Read MoreHow do braces work?
Braces can be an excellent way to help straighten your teeth, and achieve a great smile. But, how do braces work anyway? How do braces work? Braces can be dated back to ancient times. In fact, archaeologists have found the mummified remains of people with metal bands stretch across their teeth. Even Cleopatra was known…
Read MoreDentist Edmond: Get rid of that old brush!
Dentist Edmond: You should throw away a toothbrush after the Flu It’s true that once you’ve contracted a cold you won’t be able to reinfect yourself with the same strain of the disease, your body having developed the right antibodies to fight it off. However, it’s still a good idea to get rid of items…
Read MoreDentist Edmond: Beware the effects of pool water on enamal
Dentist Edmond recommends monitoring pH levels in pools It’s starting to get hotter outside and the pools are close to opening up for the Summer. One of the best ways to cool off during a hot summers day is to relax by or in the pool! Especially if the pool is in your backyard! You…
Read MoreDentist Edmond and dental myths
Dentist Edmond talks about some common dental myths There’s a ton of information out there on the internet. So of it’s good, some of it’s not. The dentist Edmond is here to dispel some of the more common ones. Bad Breath=bad brusher: If you have bad breath, it must be because you don’t take care…
Read MoreEdmond Dentist: Charcoal toothpaste fact or fiction?
Does brushing with charcoal really work? You’ve probably seen it going around on nutrition blogs and on social media. Brushing your teeth with substances like activated charcoal will help make your teeth whiter and shinier. It sounds simple right? But does it really do anything for your teeth. The short answer is it can do…
Read MoreEdmond Dentist: One simple way to strengthen your teeth
Edmond Dentist: Ask about fluoride varnishes Ice, coffee, sticky foods, and candy are the stuff of nightmares for teeth. Chomping down on these and other types of foods regularly certainly increases the chances that damage will be done to your teeth and possibly diminish your bright smile. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing are always…
Read MoreEdmond Dentists: Protecting you teeth from treats
Edmond Dentist: How to help protect your teeth from baked treats The holidays are winding down but there’s still plenty of time for lots of tasty, sugary treats. Every year, we’re bombarded at this time of year with cookies, cakes, and candies. It can be very difficult to say no to these sweet, tasty treats…
Read MoreEdmond Dentist: The Dangers of Sugar
Edmond Dentist: Keeping your Oral Health in top form Think back to when you were a kid, did your parents ever tell you too much sugar will rot your teeth? Now, saying this may have helped avoid stomach aches and weight gain, it isn’t necessarily true. It’s true sugar is the main cause of tooth…
Read MoreEdmond Dentist explains X-Rays
Edmond Dentist talks about the different kinds of X-Rays When most people hear the Edmond Dentist say “X-ray” they immediately think of a certain kind of X-rays, film X-rays. If you haven’t had X-rays done in a while though, you might not know that there is a new, digital form of X-Rays. So, what is…
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