El Reno Family Dentistry Blog

The school year is fast approaching, and if you have a teen using Invisalign, you’re likely a little worried. Their routine is about to change in a major way, which might make it easy for them to get off track with their treatment. You and your child will have a lot to think about in the coming weeks, but to take something off of your plate, here are 4 tips to help your teen maintain their Invisalign treatment while in school.

For many people, hearing about a dentist using lasers to treat their patients sounds like something straight out of science-fiction, but it’s an everyday reality here at El Reno Family Dentistry! Laser dentistry in El Reno allows our team to perform several procedures more efficiently and comfortably than ever before, and to learn more about how this technology may influence your dental care in the future, read on.

When you hear the word “Botox,” what comes to mind? Probably an image of a beautiful person with a flawless, wrinkle-free face. While removing annoying fine lines is certainly the most popular way Botox is used these days, this wasn’t always the case. In fact, it is still frequently utilized to solve a host of non-cosmetic medical issues. Read on below to learn how Botox can help you do more than simply turn back the hands of time.

The El Reno Family Dentistry team is growing! Dr. Eric Parsons recently joined our practice, and he’s eager to work alongside our excellent team (which includes his fiancé and fellow dentist, Dr. Krysten Jackson). Dr. Parsons can’t wait to get to know the community better and start building long-lasting relationships with local families. Before you meet him in person, you can learn a little more about him in today’s blog.

Most people think that the worst possible news they could get from their dentist is that they have a cavity. While this certainly isn’t pleasant, it’s far from the most severe issue a dentist may discover. As part of your regular checkup, your dentist will be on the lookout for a disease that claims one life each and every hour here in the US: oral cancer. What causes oral cancer? How can you avoid it? Why is your dentist searching for it? The answers to these questions and more are the focus of today’s blog.

When talking about a child’s oral health, a lot of focus (rightly) is placed on hygiene, but what isn’t emphasized as much is just how important diet is for the growing smile. March is actually National Nutrition Month, so it’s the perfect time to look at your child’s diet and see where things could be improved. Thankfully, when it comes to their teeth and gums, small changes can deliver big benefits, and your dentist in El Reno is going to share a few in today’s blog.

When most people think about February, images of hearts, chocolates, and romance probably come to mind thanks to Valentine’s Day. But, did you know that February is also National Children’s Dental Health Month? This is a time when dentists, teachers, and parents all come together to raise awareness of the importance of pediatric dental care. In this spirit, here are the 5 most essential things to remember when it comes to your children’s dental health in El Reno.

Have you scheduled your next checkup and cleaning? With everything else that is going on in your life, it’s no surprise if you haven’t put a dental appointment on the calendar. But, it’s important that you do so soon, not just for your dental health in El Reno, but your overall wellbeing, too! Read on to learn why attending regular dental appointments is more important than ever in 2021.