General & Family Dentistry in El Reno

You see them and use them every single day, but when was the last time you actually thought about your teeth? Probably when you needed to visit the dentist! Beyond letting you eat your favorite foods, smile at loved ones, and speak your mind, teeth are endlessly fascinating.

Everything about dry socket sounds…unpleasant. The name is enough to make you wince even if you don’t know what it is: a complication following a tooth extraction where the nerves beneath the removed tooth are exposed and cause pain. Needless to say, you don’t want this to happen! But how can you avoid it? Thankfully, doing so only requires you to kick back, relax, and follow a few simple tips.  

As soon as they walked through the door, you knew something was wrong. Apparently, your spouse/partner needs a root canal, and they’re a little nervous about it. Thankfully, movies and TV have GREATLY exaggerated the discomfort associated with the procedure. But what about afterward? Is there anything you can do to help their recovery? With just a little preparation, you can put both your minds at ease.

If you’ve heard anything about root canal treatment, it’s probably negative. Depictions in movies and on TV make it seem like a holdover from medieval times, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. If you’ve been told you need a root canal or have a tooth that is hurting (and getting worse), here’s why this procedure is actually good news despite its reputation.

You make dozens, if not hundreds, of choices every day. What will I eat for breakfast? What’s the first thing I should do at work? Which show should I watch? While these are perfectly routine, a new one you probably haven’t encountered is, “What material should I choose for my dental crown?” There’s a surprising amount of variety, and selecting the right one for you can be a tad overwhelming. But with this quick guide, you can decide with confidence.

Consistent physical exercise is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Whether you’re focused on your physical or mental health, research shows it offers a laundry list of benefits. But there’s always a catch, right? While forcing yourself to get to the gym might sound unpleasant, dental issues caused by exercise can actually be a much bigger headache (or rather, toothache).

If you’ve ever had a toothache, you know it’s one of the most unpleasant experiences life has to offer. But while it certainly hurts, it’s not life-threatening, right? That’s the case for the vast majority of people, but in some rare instances, a toothache can lead to conditions that are ultimately fatal.

Dental emergencies, by their very nature, are unpredictable. But they tend to involve the same small set of issues, such as toothaches, broken or knocked out teeth, infection, and maybe something being stuck, which are all situations that dentists have seen and solved countless times. But THESE dental emergencies, they are far from routine, and just reading about them will probably make you brush your teeth a little bit longer tonight.