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Dentist 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 MoreDentist Edmond: An Inside Look At Periodontal Pockets
Dentist Edmond: Providing Insight About Teeth & Gums During a routine examination, our dentist in Edmond will be on the lookout for anything out of the ordinary. One of these things may be periodontal pockets which can develop around teeth at times. You may wonder if these periodontal pockets are something to be concerned about…
Read MoreDentist Edmond: Providing Warning Signs Of Gingivitis
Dentist Edmond: What Is Gingivitis? Gingivitis is one of those dental terms that patients have heard used a lot, but do you really know what it is? Could you recognize the symptoms if you had it? Our dentist in Edmond is often surprised what so many patients are confused when they’re told they have this…
Read MoreDentist Edmond Provides A Few Reasons For Tooth Pain: Part 1
Dentist Edmond: Temporary Tooth Pain Symptoms & Solutions It can be difficult to concentrate on daily life activities when you’re in pain, especially if it’s from tooth pain. You may find that you tend to favor one side while chewing due to having pain on the other. This pain isn’t actually the tooth itself, of…
Read MoreDentist Edmond: Saving Teeth From Holiday Treats
Dentist Edmond: Approach To Holiday Sweets We know this time of year the holiday favorites are going to everywhere you look. It may be hard to say no to those sweet, tasty treats and we’re not here to preach and tell you not to enjoy them. What our dentist in Edmond will do, however; is…
Read MoreDentist Edmond: The Possible Removal Of Wisdom Teeth
Dentist Edmond: When Wisdom Teeth Become Problematic Third molars, also known as “wisdom teeth” are usually the last teeth that appear. The science varies on when these teeth usually grow for most people. As our dentist in Edmond will tell you, the truth is it’s just a matter of when it happens for you. Some…
Read MoreDentist Edmond: Discusses Benefits Of Electric Toothbrushes
Dentist Edmond: Reasons To Consider Using Electric Toothbrushes When you arrive at the store to pick out a toothbrush you may be shocked at just how many different choices there are. It can leave you scratching your head in wonder at just how things became so complicated. These days, however; it’s rare to imagine a…
Read MoreDentist Edmond: Recognizing National Dental Hygiene Month
Dentist Edmond: Bringing Oral Health Awareness The month of October is known by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association as National Dental Hygiene Month. In this month we, at Philip Gray DDS, remind everyone to brush, floss, and rinse. Of course, our dentist in Edmond encourages this hygienic behavior all the time, but bringing oral health…
Read MoreEffects Of Cigarettes And E-Cigarettes On Dental Health
The Dental Health Dilemma For Smokers Imagine the industries that have realized the financial loss thanks to the introduction of e-cigarettes. As people made the switch to e-smoking they no longer needed to pay for actual cigarettes nor did they need patches, nicotine gum, pills, etc. Since the invention of e-cigarettes controversy has circled around…
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