Cobblestone Park Family Dental
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 […]
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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
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For some people, a trip to the dentist is a simple task to complete a few times per year. For others, it’s a nightmare. If the thought of stepping into a dentist’s office is enough to raise your blood pressure, you aren’t alone. Studies have shown that dental anxiety plagues 36% of people, with 12%
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What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar. In Type 1 diabetes, the body is unable to produce insulin, whereas in Type 2 diabetes, the body produces insulin, but does not use it properly. About 90% of people with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes, and diabetes
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Have you ever brushed your teeth and noticed that your gums are bleeding? Have you ever made your gums bleed by flossing? Whether your mind jumps to worst-case scenarios or not, there could be several reasons why your gums bleed. Here are five reasons why your gums could be bleeding and how to treat them
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Thanksgiving is a time of gratefulness, family, friends, and food! What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving season? At Cobblestone Park Family Dental, we’re thankful for our teeth. Here are 5 ways to say thank you to your teeth this Thanksgiving and keep them healthy and strong! Brush Your Teeth Every Day Ever since you
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Taking a child to the dentist can be a scary, new environment for them, but is necessary for their oral health. Dental phobia/anxiety is perfectly normal, with almost 20 percent of school age children experiencing fear of taking a trip to the dentist. We’re here to help your child’s first visit be a positive experience
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Anyone who has been to the dentist has had the pleasure of receiving a fluoride treatment. You may be wondering; what is fluoride? Do I really need to not eat and drink after treatments? How long do I really need to wait? We answer these questions and more to make sure you’re prepared for your
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In today’s world, stress is almost a given and is common among a majority of people. Coping with this anxiety can be difficult and can take a toll on your body before you’re able to identify the degree of stress you face. It’s a well-known fact that stress can be detrimental to your mental health,
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From childhood to hitting puberty, getting pregnant, and eventually going through Menopause – a woman’s body is always changing thanks to hormones. But what does this have to do with oral health? As it turns out, a lot! Hormone fluctuations in a woman’s body (estrogen and progesterone) causes more blood flow to the gums, which
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