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Causes of Bleeding and Swollen Gums
Healthy gums don’t bleed. The dentistry team at Cobblestone Park Family Dental has been helping Oklahoma City residents better understand oral health for many years. We’ll explain the causes of bleeding and swollen gums, how to prevent them, and how to seek treatment. Sometimes sensitive or bleeding gums indicate health issues–like gum disease or nutritional deficiencies–but the causes aren’t as severe other times. If you do feel your bleeding gums are serious and need attention quickly, call our team today. We would love to help! Keep reading this article to learn more about the causes of bleeding or swollen gums
What To Expect at Your Child’s First Dentist Appointment
As a parent of a baby or young child, growth and development milestones are exciting. The first haircut, first words, first tooth, and don’t forget the first visit to the dentist. In our opinion, there’s nothing cuter than the snaggle-toothed smile of a baby. The dentistry team at Cobblestone Park Family Dental in OKC loves making the first dental appointment special and positive for children (and parents, too!). If you’re looking for an excellent pediatric dentist in OKC, we’re here to help. When should my child have their first dental appointment? When that first tooth pops up many parents begin
Do I Need A Root Canal?
Severe tooth pain can be terrible. But when you add severe headache, tooth sensitivity to hot and cold, jaw and toothache, and sharp pain in the mouth and jaw… there’s not much worse than that. Often, these are a few signs of a tooth infection or tooth abscess. When left untreated, your infection may require a root canal. The first step is to visit your dentist so they can assess your teeth, identify the cause of the pain and determine the right treatment plan. If you are looking for a dentist in Oklahoma City, contact us today to make your
What are Veneers for Teeth?
It’s important to have teeth that are healthy, fully functional, clean, and free from decay and cavities. But it’s also undeniable that the appearance of our teeth can be just as important to us. If your smile feels tainted by cracks, discolorations, chips , stains or any other imperfections, the boost in confidence you can receive from cosmetic dental treatments can be a game changer. One of the most common cosmetic treatments are veneers, so let’s explore what veneers are and why they may or may not be right for you. What are veneers? Dental veneers are thin, customized shells
How to Get Rid of Bad Breath
Halitosis, usually called bad breath, is a problem that affects all of us from time to time. Whether it stains an intimate moment with a partner or interrupts a meeting at work, it can be embarrassing to notice and deal with. But what exactly causes bad breath, and what can we do to get rid of it? Can we prevent it from ever happening? Let’s explore halitosis and see how we can make our breath smell fresh and clean. What Causes Bad Breath? If we want to understand how to get rid of bad breath, we need to know the
Clear Aligners vs. Band and Bracket: A Guide
Naturally straight teeth are rarer than you might think. Studies have shown that only around 35% of people have properly aligned teeth without any sort of intervention. Despite this, far fewer than 65% of people actually get them. There are a lot of reasons for this, including cost, worries about appearance, and ability to keep up with cleaning and maintenance. For a long time, there was only one option: band and brackets, or traditional braces. About 25 years ago, however, a competitor popped up: Clear Aligners. A clear aligner, like Invisalign, is a clear, removable mouth piece that offers the
Do I Need to Use Fluoride Toothpaste?
It’s only natural to want a safe home hygiene routine. After all, a desire to improve and maintain your health is the entire purpose of self-care. And with so many confusingly-named chemicals and other substances in our products, it’s easy to get concerned about potential risks. Fluoride is a common substance people worry about. We come into daily contact with fluoride, whether it’s in our drinking water, our food, or our toothpaste, so it’s important to learn about it. Let’s explore what fluoride is and if it poses any potential health risks. This way, you can make an informed decision
Is Cosmetic Dentistry Right For You?
Everyone deserves to feel proud of their smile, but when your teeth are damaged, misshapen, or discolored, that can be easier said than done. Cosmetic dentistry has the ability to make over a smile and boost confidence. Whether it involves a single treatment or a full-scale smile makeover, cosmetic dentistry can be a life-changing experience for people who are bothered by their smile. If you wonder whether cosmetic dentistry is right for your personal dental goals, Dr. Jennifer Chambers and Dr. Cory Chambers of Cobblestone Park Family Dental have the answer. Let’s explore what cosmetic dentistry entails, the services we
4 cooling foods that are good for your teeth and gums
Summer is trucking along, and the sun keeps beating down on us all day, every day. Some days, it can feel difficult to escape the heat. It’s only natural to seek out foods that will help cool you down and provide some much needed relief. For some, this means turning to sugary treats like popsicles and ice cream. While these might help beat the heat, they can wreak havoc on your dental health. Luckily, you don’t have to compromise. Check out these dentist-approved cooling foods. Leafy greens Whether they make up the base of your salad or top a sandwich
Everything You Need to Know About Missing Teeth
If you’re missing a tooth, you’re far from alone. While tooth loss in America has declined overall since the 1970s, around 180 million people are missing at least one tooth, with nearly 40 million missing all of them. Dentures and other replacement treatments exist, but because tooth loss is predominant among those in lower income communities, many people are forced to live with lost teeth indefinitely. Whether you want to replace your missing teeth or learn about the long term effects of missing teeth, Cobblestone Dentistry has you covered. Let’s explore what causes missing teeth and how they might impact