Category: Norman OK Dental Office

Is Invisalign Painful

The slight discomfort caused by Invisalign is more than worth it for a perfect smile! You know that some discomfort is inevitable if you want a straighter smile. After all, there is a saying that beauty is pain. Could Invisalign be the answer? Invisalign is an effective technique for improving mild to moderate overbite, underbite,…

How to Combat Mask Mouth

Yes — there is such a thing as mask mouth, and you’re not alone! But there are ways you can combat it. The COVD-19 pandemic normalized wearing masks around the mouth to stop the spread of the virus. Although some COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, masks are still required in most settings, especially public indoor…

I Just Got a Filling. What Now?

Getting a filling is one thing, but what happens when you leave the dental office? Get tips on keeping your mouth healthy beyond the dentist’s chair. We all know that maintaining oral health is important, but despite that, very few people escape needing tooth fillings at some point in their lives — particularly in childhood.…

Break These 7 Bad Habits and Improve Your Dental Health

These seven bad habits can promote plaque, injure your teeth, and worsen your dental hygiene. Break them today to improve your dental health. You know there are ways to actively improve your dental health, but ever think about how you could worsen it accidentally? Unfortunately, there are many everyday activities that could seriously damage your…

What Are Tooth Piercings and Are They Safe?

Today, piercings are a popular form of self-expression. But tooth piercings — like all forms of piercings — are accompanied by potential complications and risks. For thousands of years, people have been getting body modifications. Historically, body piercings have been associated with rituals, beauty, and wealth. Today, they are a popular form of self-expression, and…

5 Tips to Keep Your Teeth Whiter For Longer

You’ve finally had professional teeth whitening done. You love your smile and can’t believe how beautiful your teeth look. But have you noticed the effects of teeth whitening can fade over time? You’ll notice that stains can start to come back and the yellow shades you were desperate to get rid of are returning. The…

5 Tips for Better Dental Hygiene

The Importance of Proper Dental Hygiene Studies prove that, whether you are on a job interview, a first date, seeing an old acquaintance or meeting a new one, your smile makes the biggest and most impactful impression. Because teeth are one of our most important physical attributes and cannot be hidden, our teeth must be…

How To Talk To Your Child About Sweets

At Smile Solutions, we are known for our unique dedication to pediatric dentistry. We have worked hard to achieve the strongest focus on a caring and understanding environment that strives to make children feel comfortable and safe, well beyond what our competitors engage in. As leaders in pediatric dentistry, we understand how important sugar is…

Does it Hurt When You Eat Cold Food or Ice Cream? Here’s What You Can Do

For all those people living in and around the Norman, Oklahoma area, if you have tooth sensitivity when you eat ice cream or drink a cold soda, you’re not alone. According to the Journal of American Dental Association, one in eight people experience momentary or lingering pain, also known as tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity happens…

How to Protect the Oral Health of Your Family

Everyone knows the importance of dental health and the detrimental effects of not properly maintaining your teeth. But one common issue that parents have to face on a regular basis is to have their children follow the recommended procedures for oral health. After all, it’s hard enough to get your child to brush their teeth,…