General & Family Dentistry in El Reno

2023 seems to be on fast-forward. It feels like it was just New Years, we all blinked, and now it’s summertime! While having your teeth professionally whitened can give your confidence a big boost at any time of the year, it’s particularly wise to do it when the weather starts to get hot. Why? As you keep reading, you’ll see that teeth whitening and summer were practically made for each other.

While Easter is on everyone’s mind, April is also Oral Cancer Awareness Month. It is dedicated to raising awareness about the risk factors, prevention tactics, and early detection of this potentially life-threatening disease. A little knowledge can go a long way in helping you and those you care about avoid or minimize the harm caused by something that claims at least one life in America every single hour.

When you hear the word “dentures,” what comes to mind? The image of a kindly grandparent, or maybe a set of teeth sitting in a glass of water on a bedside table? There are many thoughts and ideas that are commonly connected to dentures, and unfortunately, many of them are not true! They are one of the most affordable and effective ways to replace missing teeth available today, but they still have to contend with a variety of myths. But below, we are going to bust three of the most common ones!

Children learn a lot during the month of February. Not only is it Black History Month, but figuring out how to deal with Valentine’s Day can also be enlightening as well (“Should I give a piece of candy to one special person or the entire class?”). On top of this, it is also National Children’s Dental Health Month, which serves to highlight the unique needs of growing smiles while also empowering the parents who take care of them. Fortunately, some of the most effective things you can do to protect your little one from cavities are also the simplest—here are 4 of them you can start using tonight!

Dental implants have become the leading tooth replacement championed by both dentists and patients over the years, and as such, it’s easy to find information about them online. Unfortunately, not everything you’ll read is true. Rather than spending your time separating fact from fiction, here are four of the most common dental implant myths fully debunked.

Whether you’re staying home this holiday season, visiting family, or taking a long-awaited vacation, there is one thing you can definitely count on…there will be a lot of pictures. People document more of their lives than ever these days thanks to smartphones and social media. With this in mind, one of the best gifts you can give yourself is a pristinely bright smile that you’re always confident to show off, and this is relatively easy thanks to professional teeth whitening. Keep reading to get a quick holiday guide about all of your options.

A lot of interesting news has come out of England this year, but one thing that you likely won’t hear anywhere else is this—November is officially Mouth Cancer Action Month in the UK. While the US had its own Oral Cancer Awareness Month back in April, a little reminder about how to keep yourself safe from a potentially deadly disease is always welcome. Your dentist screens you for oral cancer at every checkup, but what exactly are they looking for? Knowing this information can help you keep an eye out for early symptoms so you can get the care you need right away.

The countdown to Halloween has officially begun, which means throughout the month, candy is going to “magically” appear all around you. And if you have kids, the big night will see your home flooded with sweets as well. Thankfully, to balance things out, October is also National Dental Hygiene Month. In addition to well-known practices like brushing and flossing, here are four more that are often overlooked, but shouldn’t be.