Brushing twice a day removes surface plaque, but it does not reach the tight contact points between teeth where a large share of new cavities actually start, which is why patients across Tulsa who brush diligently still leave a checkup with a new filling on...
Most dental insurance plans cap annual benefits somewhere between $1,000 and $2,000, an amount that rarely covers even half of what a single dental implant typically costs once the post, abutment, and crown are all accounted for. That gap is the main reason so many...
A patient sat in our Tulsa treatment chair last month gripping the armrest before her root canal even started, certain the next hour was going to be the worst of her year. Fifteen minutes later, once the anesthetic had fully taken effect, she asked when...
Tooth decay can move from a small spot in the enamel to an infection at the nerve in as little as three to six months once it breaks through that outer layer, a pattern confirmed by published cavity statistics, and if you leave a cavity...
Three days after a tooth extraction, the ache that was supposed to be fading instead gets sharper, and that timing alone is one of the clearest clues that you're dealing with dry socket rather than normal healing. Dry socket, known clinically as alveolar osteitis, happens...
A tooth infection will not resolve on its own, no matter how many days you wait it out or how many rounds of over-the-counter pain relievers you take. That's the direct answer, and it matters because the pain from a tooth infection can go away...
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that every child see a dentist by their first birthday or within six months of their first tooth coming in, whichever happens first, and one study cited by the AAPD found that children who had their first dental...
Nearly 88 percent of adults over 65 show some degree of gum recession, according to Cleveland Clinic, and one of the most common misconceptions patients bring into a dental chair is that a new toothpaste, a softer brush, or simply cutting back on how hard...
If you take good care of your smile and still catch yourself asking, why are my teeth yellow even though I brush, the reason is usually hiding just below the surface of your enamel. It can feel unfair to brush faithfully twice a day and...
Many parents ask the same honest question, do baby teeth cavities need to be filled, especially when a child has no pain and the tooth is going to fall out anyway. It is a fair thing to wonder, and the answer surprises a lot of...