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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Root canal therapy is a common dental procedure that involves removing infected or inflamed dental pulp (the soft tissue inside the tooth) and then cleaning and sealing off the inside of the tooth to avoid further infection and damage. A root canal is usually the last step performed to save a natural tooth and avoid
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Many Americans avoid the oral health care they need because of fear or anxiety surrounding dental treatment. Previously traumatic experiences, the sounds and smells of a dental office and fear of pain are commonly cited as reasons why some people feel fearful or anxious about dental treatment. As leading Oklahoma City dentists, Drs. Jennifer and
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