General & Family Dentistry in El Reno

Start 2014 with a New Smile with Porcelain Veneers

December 10, 2013

For a lot of us, it is hard to believe that 2013 is coming to an end and 2014 is fast approaching. With millions of people already making their resolutions lists, here at El Reno Family Dentistry, we think your teeth should be a top priority for the upcoming New Year. Why not welcome the New Year with a new smile using porcelain veneers or Lumineers? A wonderful way to change your smile for the better, let our experienced doctors and team help you welcome 2014 with a bang!

Your journey to getting porcelain veneers starts with a consultation with our dentists. They will be able to evaluate the current state of your teeth, ask you about your long term goals regarding your smile, and they will be able to answer any questions or concerns you may have. If you are a candidate, our doctors will make impressions of your teeth. With those impressions, the dental lab is able to create your custom veneers.

When the time comes to apply your porcelain veneers, your natural tooth is prepared, removing a little bit of the enamel to make room for the veneers. Your veneer surrounds your natural tooth, and is made permanent with resin cement. If taken care of, your veneers can last for up to 10 years!

If you want another option, there are Lumineers brand veneers. With Lumineers, there is little to no tooth preparation. There are no shots or drills, which is great for those who have phobias when it comes to the dentist. With proper care, Lumineers can last up to 20 years! Definitely a great investment in the long run.

One of the wonderful benefits to porcelain veneers and Lumineers is the fact they look like your natural tooth! Like a lot of people who have any cosmetic work done, they may not want the work to be obvious and apparent, and with veneers and Lumineers, it allows you to look natural while also improving your confidence. They are also stain resistant, so you’re sure to have your smile pearly white at all times! You will be able to join your friends in a laugh and even have the bravery to make a joke yourself, knowing your smile is perfect! After working so hard in 2013, we think you and your smile deserve to kick off 2014 the best way possible.

If you’d like to set up an appointment, call us today at El Reno Family Dentistry. Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from El Reno, Yukon, Minco, Calumet, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.

Don’t Forget to Use Your Dental Benefits Before the End of the Year in El Reno

October 23, 2013

It is important to make sure that you’re taking good care of yourself all year long. This is another reason why we have insurance, to make sure that we can afford all the care that we need for our health. As the end of 2013 is approaching, now is the time to make sure you’ve taken full advantage of your dental benefits. We recommend scheduling an appointment with El Reno Family Dentistry sooner rather than later.

All dental insurance plans are different, but frequently there’s a yearly maximum that your plan covers. If you haven’t reached your maximum for the year yet, make an appointment today. Anything leftover will not roll over at the end of the year, so if you don’t use this you will lose it. These dental benefits are

If you need a teeth cleaning, crown, filling or more, now is a great time to schedule your appointment. Some dental benefit plans even offer discounts on these types of services, so check to see what your coverage entails. Make sure you’re taking care of your smile by taking full advantage of your dental insurance benefits. Please call us if you have any questions or want to schedule an appointment.

Interested in learning more about dental insurance or scheduling your next appointment? Call us today at El Reno Family Dentistry. Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from El Reno, Yukon, Minco, Calumet, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.

Enhance Your Smile with Teeth Whitening in El Reno

September 26, 2013

Are you interested in teeth whitening but have been putting it off because of the risk of discomfort or the time commitment you think it will take? At El Reno Family Dentistry, we’re pleased to introduce our new and improved in-office power whitening treatments.

There are a variety of teeth whitening solutions available, both over the counter and from our office. We are excited to introduce in-office power whitening. This whitening method is special because it has an uptake of fluoride that helps to decrease the temporary and prolonged sensitivity you might experience after other whitening treatments. This helps to make the whitening process even easier and more comfortable than ever before. The treatment takes an hour and will leave your teeth anywhere from two up to seven shades brighter. Everyone’s smile has different stains so results aren’t the same for everyone.

If power whitening isn’t the right solution for your smile, we also offer take-home and laser teeth whitening solutions. Additionally, if you have tough stains or want permanent results, porcelain veneers may prove to be a better choice for your smile. We can help find the right solution so you can achieve the dazzling smile you deserve. If you’d like to learn more about in-office power whitening or want to schedule your appointment, just give us a call.

Interested in learning more about cosmetic dentistry or scheduling your next appointment? Call us today at El Reno Family Dentistry. Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from El Reno, Yukon, Minco, Calumet, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.

The Best and Worst Foods for a Healthy Smile

August 14, 2013

Healthy eating goes for more than just your body. It’s important to consider your smile when making your food choices. Certain foods can increase your risk of decay, while certain foods can help to protect your smile. At El Reno Family Dentistry, we want to inform our patients of these important food facts.

If you’re going to eat foods that contain a lot of sugar, it is best to eat them with your meal instead of as a snack. At meals, you produce more saliva than at other times, which helps to neutralize the acid and provide your smile a little more protection.

Tea is a better beverage choice than carbonated sodas, which contain a lot of sugar than can erode the enamel on your teeth. Both green and black teas contain polyphenols that interact with bacteria in plaque, helping to kill or at least prevent them from producing acid that can harm your teeth.

Fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber are also a great smile choice. Fiber helps to stimulate saliva production as well as help to clean your mouth. Saliva helps to neutralize acids in your mouth and stop them from harming your smile.

Your smile health can be impacted by the foods you’re eating and how they’re eating them. Keep these tips in mind and you’ll see how these simple tips can help to improve your smile. If you have any questions or want to know more, please give us a call.

Interested in learning more about general dentistry or scheduling your next appointment? Call us today at El Reno Family Dentistry. Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from El Reno, Yukon, Minco, Calumet, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.

Exciting Developments in Root Canal Therapy

July 18, 2013

Are you suffering from a painful tooth but avoiding visiting the dentist because you don’t want to hear the news that you need root canal therapy? Today, the staff at El Reno Family Dentistry wants to share news about a scientific research study that may be of interest to you. According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, currently many scientists are developing a way to use stem cells to regenerate tooth tissue for better dental care.

Root canal therapy is used to restore a tooth that has decay that reached the inner pulp, resulting in an often painful infection. Traditionally this is accomplished by removing the decay, replacing it with a dental filling, and capping the tooth with a crown. The tooth will be restored but is now ‘dead’ inside because you’ve just removed all the living tissue.

What the scientists are working on is a way to get teeth stem cells to regrow dental pulp. This could then be placed inside the infected tooth, allowing it to function like a healthy tooth once again. The pulp tissue helps to detect future infections, so this would provide a even higher-quality dental restoration than the technology that currently exists.

If you have a tooth that is infected, we can help with root canal therapy. Please give us a call to stop the discomfort and allow us to restore your tooth to health. We hope that in the future, this important dental research will be translated into a new way of performing root canal therapy that will result in even healthier teeth.

Interested in learning more about general dentistry or scheduling your next appointment? Call us today at El Reno Family Dentistry. Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from El Reno, Yukon, Minco, Calumet, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.

Smile Bright This Summer

June 14, 2013

This summer, Grand Dental El Reno wants to make sure you keep your teeth healthy while enjoying all the fun this season has to offer. With a few simple tips, your smile will be shining brightly all summer long.

It’s important to remember that your teeth were designed to help you cut and tear apart food while eating it. They weren’t meant to be used as bottle openers, ice crushers, hangers, or scissors. Using your teeth for functions they just weren’t meant to perform can cause cracks or fractures that may be costly to repair.

Many times we associate summer with sugary treats such as sodas, ice cream or other treats. While these are all very enjoyable, remember to consume them in moderation. The sugar can prove to be harmful to your tooth enamel. If you must drink sodas, try to use a straw because it reduces the harm to your teeth. Swapping your soda for water is an even better solution.

Finally, don’t forget to come visit us for your regular dental checkup. Our caring staff will clean your teeth and remove any plaque or tartar that might be built up on your teeth. We’ll also check for signs of disease, decay or other damage. We’re here to help you with any questions or concerns you might have about your smile.

Take the time this summer to make a commitment to your dental health. With these small steps you can ensure you’ll have a healthy smile both this summer and all year long.

Interested in learning more about general dentistry or scheduling your next appointment? Call us today at Grand Dental El Reno! Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from Minco, Calumet, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.

Freshen Up Your Smile With Porcelain Veneers from Grand Dental El Reno

April 16, 2013

Is your smile suffering from chips, cracks or gaps? Are your teeth stained, worn, misshaped or misaligned? Porcelain veneers and Lumineers from Grand Dental El Reno can be used to correct all these concerns. Start off the spring season right with a fresh, bright smile.

Since porcelain veneers are attached to the front of your teeth, they can immediately have an impact on your smile. They can change the way your smile is viewed. We will carefully craft your veneers to resemble natural teeth for a beautiful smile.

There are two different kinds of veneers, traditional and minimal-prep, and we offer both solutions. We offer Lumineers, which is a minimal or no-prep smile solution. For traditional veneers, your teeth are prepared for the procedure by having some of your enamel removed. Since Lumineers are thinner than traditional veneers, little to no removal of your tooth structure is needed. This makes the procedure more comfortable and eliminates the need to wear temporary veneers during the veneer process.

At Grand Dental El Reno, we want all our patients to have a beautiful smile this spring. Porcelain veneers and Lumineers could be a great way to transform your smile. Give us a call to learn more or see if this could be the right solution for your teeth.

Interested in learning more about porcelain veneers or scheduling your next appointment? Call us today at Grand Dental El Reno! Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from Minco, Calumet, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.

Dental Implants for a Complete Smile

March 28, 2013

Are you missing teeth and not sure what to do about it? At Grand Dental El Reno, we’re here to help and offer dental implants to help replace your missing teeth and restore your smile. We believe that everyone deserves to have a healthy, beautiful smile.

It is important to replace your missing teeth to reduce your risk of jawbone shrinkage and the risk that you’ll lose other teeth. Dental implants are a great choice if you’re missing just a few teeth. Loss of jawbone structure can affect your appearance and make you look older than you really are.

A dental implant consists of a titanium post inserted into your jawbone and the crown that will go on top to replace the missing tooth. The post will bond with your jawbone to create a solid, secure foundation for your implant that mimics the roof of a natural tooth.

Dr. Michael Kirk studied dental implants extensively at the postgraduate level at the University of Texas and wants to put his expertise to good use and help improve your smile. Since Dr. Kirk specializes in dental implants, we can place the implants and restore your smile all in our office, so you won’t need to visit anyone else. We work hard to try and offer dental treatments that fit into the busy lives of our patients.

Dental implants are the most permanent method to restore missing teeth and give you a beautiful smile once again. If you’re missing teeth, give us a call and get started on the path towards a full, beautiful smile.

Interested in learning more about dental implants or scheduling your next appointment? Call us today at Grand Dental El Reno! Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from Minco, Calumet, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.