When you hear the word “dentures,” what comes to mind? The image of a kindly grandparent, or maybe a set of teeth sitting in a glass of water on a bedside table? There are many thoughts and ideas that are commonly connected to dentures, and unfortunately, many of them are not true! They are one of the most affordable and effective ways to replace missing teeth available today, but they still have to contend with a variety of myths. But below, we are going to bust three of the most common ones!

Children learn a lot during the month of February. Not only is it Black History Month, but figuring out how to deal with Valentine’s Day can also be enlightening as well (“Should I give a piece of candy to one special person or the entire class?”). On top of this, it is also National Children’s Dental Health Month, which serves to highlight the unique needs of growing smiles while also empowering the parents who take care of them. Fortunately, some of the most effective things you can do to protect your little one from cavities are also the simplest—here are 4 of them you can start using tonight!

Dental implants have become the leading tooth replacement championed by both dentists and patients over the years, and as such, it’s easy to find information about them online. Unfortunately, not everything you’ll read is true. Rather than spending your time separating fact from fiction, here are four of the most common dental implant myths fully debunked.

Whether you’re staying home this holiday season, visiting family, or taking a long-awaited vacation, there is one thing you can definitely count on…there will be a lot of pictures. People document more of their lives than ever these days thanks to smartphones and social media. With this in mind, one of the best gifts you can give yourself is a pristinely bright smile that you’re always confident to show off, and this is relatively easy thanks to professional teeth whitening. Keep reading to get a quick holiday guide about all of your options.

A lot of interesting news has come out of England this year, but one thing that you likely won’t hear anywhere else is this—November is officially Mouth Cancer Action Month in the UK. While the US had its own Oral Cancer Awareness Month back in April, a little reminder about how to keep yourself safe from a potentially deadly disease is always welcome. Your dentist screens you for oral cancer at every checkup, but what exactly are they looking for? Knowing this information can help you keep an eye out for early symptoms so you can get the care you need right away.

The countdown to Halloween has officially begun, which means throughout the month, candy is going to “magically” appear all around you. And if you have kids, the big night will see your home flooded with sweets as well. Thankfully, to balance things out, October is also National Dental Hygiene Month. In addition to well-known practices like brushing and flossing, here are four more that are often overlooked, but shouldn’t be.

We’ve all been there. You get to the end of your dental appointment, and the dentist asks, “Do you have any questions?” Nothing comes to mind, so before you know it, you’re sitting in your car heading home—and that’s when a flood of questions comes to mind.

If you’re considering getting some cosmetic dentistry, you deserve to know as much as possible before beginning your treatment. Everything will start with a consultation, and here are a few questions you can have prepared so you’re ready to ask them when the moment is right.

El Reno Family Dentistry prides itself on having a state-of-the-art facility, and to make sure that stays true as time goes by, we continually invest in the latest, proven equipment. The most recent addition to our practice is the Dentsply Sirona Axeos CBCT scanner, which enables us to take our diagnostic and treatment planning to the next level. But how will it affect your experience in the practice? Many ways, but here are a few of the most important ones.