April 7, 2015
El Reno Family Dentistry FREE First Visit™ in El Reno, OK
We know that you do your very best to take care of your family. Healthy meals, a comfortable home, clean clothes, sufficient sleep, and required vaccinations and visits to the doctor when necessary. We also know that there just isn’t time for everything. Sometimes your schedule doesn’t allow for what seems like an unimportant trip to the dentist. After all, you and your family brush your teeth and floss every day—and no one is in pain—so why make the time for another appointment in your busy day? Well, at El Reno Family Dentistry in El Reno, OK, we want to encourage you and each member of your family to see the dentist regularly, so we are offering a FREE First Visit.
A recent survey conducted among Oklahomans shows that only about half of them regularly visit the dentist. Dr. Michael Kirk and Dr. Adam Cohlmia and their team at El Reno Family Dentistry are out to change that statistic. Not only are there risks to your oral health if you don’t visit the dentist, but there are also risks to your overall health. The same bacteria in your mouth that can cause gum disease, have been linked to systemic illnesses and diseases. These include high blood pressure, stroke and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and premature or low birth weight in newborn infants.
We want all Oklahomans to have the opportunity to see the dentist. Our Free First Visit makes squeezing that appointment into your schedule a bit easier.
Your FREE First Visit
Whether for you or another member of your family, your El Reno Family Dentistry FREE First Visit will entail a complete and thorough cleaning of your teeth, including the removal of any plaque buildup that can lead to a common and serious oral health concern—gum disease. Did you know that gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, afflicts some 60 million Americans, and most of those people don’t know they have the disease? If you’ve ever noticed that your gums bleed when you brush or floss, then don’t delay. Take advantage of the El Reno Family Dentistry Free First Visit and schedule your appointment today with Dr. Cohlmia today.
Dr. Cohlmia and a dental hygienist will also carefully check each one of your teeth for cavities. And your FREE First Visit includes x-rays, too, so we can uncover any hidden spots of tooth decay or even infection that might be lying below the gum line. We’ll also instruct you on how you can do a more complete job of brushing and flossing your teeth at home to help ensure your continued good dental health.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If it’s time for you or another member of the family to see the dentist, then call El Reno Family Dentistry and ask about a FREE First Visit with Dr.Adam Cohlmia. We serve patients from throughout El Reno, OK, Minco, Hinton, Calumet, and the neighboring Canadian County areas.
March 10, 2015
Renovate Your Smile with Restorative Crown and Bridgework in El Reno, OK
Damaged or missing teeth can place an undue burden on everyday life. Tooth structure can be missing due to disease, decay, the deterioration of previous dental work, or the fracturing or trauma of a tooth. Missing teeth can change your bite alignment and cause the shifting of remaining teeth. It can also lead to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) and speech impediments, as well as increase your risk of developing periodontal disease and further decay. Fortunately, modern dentists can now offer a variety of effective methods, like crown and bridgework, to fully replace or restore missing teeth and missing parts of the tooth structure. If you’re suffering from tooth loss or damage of any kind, schedule a restorative dentistry appointment with Dr. Cohlmia and El Reno Family Dentistry today. Dr. Cohlmia is a highly qualified restorative dentist, now proudly delivering quality care daily throughout El Reno, OK, Minco, Hinton, Calumet, and the surrounding Canadian County communities.
Restore Damaged Teeth with Dental Crowns
Dental crowns, or caps, can restore the functionality of a damaged tooth. They may be used to preserve a fractured tooth, repair a tooth with extensive decay, replace a pre-existing restoration, protect a root canal restored tooth, or replace a missing tooth using a bridge or implant. The dental crown most often serves to fully encase a vulnerable tooth so that it is insulated from further destruction.
Replace Missing Teeth with Dental Bridgework
Dental bridges, like dental implants and partial dentures, are used to replace missing teeth. Dental bridges are fixed restorations (non-removable) that can be conventional, cantilever, or resin-bonded. Usually, conventional and cantilever bridges require the reduction and reshaping of the teeth surrounding your missing tooth. Dental crowns are then placed over the shaped teeth and joined with an artificial replacement tooth in the middle. A resin-bonded bridge, on the other hand, requires less preparation of adjacent teeth. It is most often used to replace missing front teeth, provided that the gums are healthy and the surrounding teeth have not already had extensive restorative work performed.
El Reno Restorative Dentistry Appointments
One or more missing teeth can significantly impact the appearance and functioning of your smile. If your teeth have sustained damage of any variety, schedule the restorative dentistry appointment you need with Dr. Cohlmia and El Reno Family Dentistry today. Dr. Cohlmia is a trusted and experienced crown and bridgework dentist, now proudly serving patients daily throughout El Reno, OK, Minco, Hinton, Calumet, and the neighboring Canadian County areas.
February 2, 2015
Did You Know? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
It’s a fact, healthy children have healthy teeth. In 1950, the American Dental Association (ADA) worked with Congress to prescribe February 6th as National Children’s Dental Health Day. Now the entire month of February is known as National Children’s Dental Health Month. The American Dental Association sponsors the month every year to raise awareness about the importance of children’s oral health. Help us celebrate by making your child’s next dental appointment with Dr. Cohlmia and El Reno Family Dentistry today. Dr. Cohlmia specializes in protecting little smiles. El Reno Family Dentistry restores smiles daily throughout El Reno, OK, Minco, Hinton, Calumet, and nearby Canadian County areas.
Explaining Dental Care to Your Child
Your child should have their first dental visit by age 1. You can make their first visit entirely enjoyable and positive. Before the appointment, tell your child that someone will look at and clean their teeth. Let them know that it’s the dentist’s job to examine their teeth and gums for early signs of cavities and other dental health problems.
How Common Is Tooth Decay In Children?
Although cavities are entirely preventable, tooth decay is actually one of the most common chronic childhood conditions in the United States today. Untreated tooth decay can cause severe pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. The stats are startling:
- About 1 in 5 or 20% of children aged 5 to 11 years have at least one untreated cavity.
- About 1 in 7 or 13% of adolescents aged 12 to 19 years have at least one untreated decayed tooth.
El Reno Children’s Dental Appointments
Nothing is as precious as your child’s happy and healthy smile. As a parent, you know your child’s oral health is to their overall health and wellbeing; however, you may still have many questions about dental hygiene as your child grows. We’re here to help. Make your child’s next dental appointment with Dr. Cohlmia and El Reno Family Dentistry today. Dr. Cohlmia can protect your child’s smile for years to come. El Reno Family Dentistry proudly restores smiles daily for patients of all ages daily throughout El Reno, OK, Minco, Hinton, Calumet, and nearby Canadian County areas.
December 1, 2014
Pediatric Dentistry 101: Brush Two Minutes Twice a Day for a Healthy Smile
Is Your Child Safe from Tooth Decay? The Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives now recommends children brush their teeth for “two minutes, twice a day,” to reduce the chance of developing childhood tooth decay. Regular dental checkups, along with a healthy oral hygiene routine, can ensure a lifetime of positive dental experiences for your child. To protect their developing smile, make an appointment with Dr. Cohlmia and his experienced team at El Reno Family Dentistry today. Dr. Cohlmia is committed to the prevention of tooth decay for every member of your family. Dr. Cohlmia’s kid friendly dental office proudly serves patients of all ages daily throughout El Reno, OK, Minco, Hinton, Calumet, and the surrounding Canadian County communities.
Why Are Pediatric Dentistry Appointments So Important?
Your child’s primary teeth are vital to the development of their jaws and the placement of their permanent teeth. Dental decay (cavities) in your child’s primary teeth can cause many problems including pain, infection, and damage to the developing permanent teeth. Dental decay in children can begin in the first year of life; however, it’s entirely preventable with proper dental hygiene routines and regular dental checkups. Since dental decay in children can progress very rapidly, it’s critically important that your child see’s a dentist early, and often for optimal oral health.
8 Pediatric Dentistry Tooth Brushing Tips
- Encourage your kids to brush with fluoride toothpaste twice a day
- For kids age 3 and under, brush using a rice grain sized amount of toothpaste
- Use a pea-sized dab of fluoride toothpaste for kids ages 3-6; use slightly more after age 7
- Teach them to spit out the toothpaste when they’re done so they don’t swallow it
- Help your kids place the toothbrush at an angle against their gums
- Make sure they move the brush back and forth, gently, in short strokes
- Help them brush the front, back, and top of teeth
- Teach them to brush their tongue to remove germs and freshen their breath
Pediatric Dentistry Appointments in El Reno, OK
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that your child starts visiting a dentist at twelve months, with semi-annual visits thereafter. Our pediatric dentistry experts can keep your child safe from tooth decay and infection with thorough oral examinations, dental sealants, and fluoride treatments. You can also rest assured that we will do everything we can to make sure your child has a fun and positive dental visit. In fact, Dr. Cohlmia and the highly qualified team at El Reno Family Dentistry can provide great dental experiences, excellent oral health, and beautiful smiles for your entire family. Make your child’s next dental appointment with Dr. Cohlmia and his family-friendly dental team at El Reno Family Dentistry today. Dr. Cohlmia is dedicated to keeping your child smiling all year long. El Reno Family Dentistry is trusted by families throughout El Reno, OK, Minco, Hinton, Calumet, and nearby Canadian County communities.
October 27, 2014
There’s Still Time! Use Your Dental Benefits Before the End of the Year
If you are anything like the majority of working American adults, you most likely spend a portion of your monthly paycheck on a dental insurance plan. Before 2014 comes to an end, make sure you’re getting the most from your dental benefits with Dr. Adam Cohlmia at El Reno Family Dentistry in El Reno, OK.
The Importance of Using Your Benefits
There are three major reasons to utilize your dental insurance before the end of the year, and all of them involve saving you money.
- Consider your deductible. Your deductible is the amount of money that a patient must pay out of pocket before his or her dental benefits will take effect. If, for instance, your deductible is $50, you simply pay $50 and then begin enjoying the full benefits of your plan. If you have already met your deductible but have not been back to the dentist, your benefits are going to waste. Furthermore, when your plan resets on January 1st, you will be required to pay your deductible all over again. Use your benefits now to get the most from your plan and the money you’ve already invested.
- Yearly maximum. Insurance for dental care is not cumulative, which means that if you don’t use it, you lose it. Take a look at your policy’s yearly maximum (this is typically $1,000 for most plans). Your employer can help you find this amount if you are unsure of your maximum. If you haven’t taken full advantage of this amount, whatever balance is left remaining goes unused and is forfeited when your plan rolls over.
- Premiums and getting your money’s worth. If you are paying monthly premiums for dental insurance benefits and you’re not using them, your hard-earned money is essentially going to waste. This may seem like an obvious reason to schedule a dental appointment, but millions of Americans pay into an insurance plan and never come in for so much as a cleaning. Why would anyone want to pay for dental benefits that they’re never going to use?
Naturally, the best reason to visit the dentist is to safeguard the health and beauty of your smile. Dr. Cohlmia will develop a personalized treatment plan just for you, tailored specifically to fulfill your unique oral health needs. Our financial coordinator is always happy to help you with any questions or concerns you have about your insurance plan, so never hesitate to ask!
Maximize Your Dental Health Benefits
Most dental insurance plans run on a calendar year, so December 31st marks the last day before your policy resets. We want to help you make the most of your dental benefits before time runs out! Contact our office today to schedule your visit with Dr. Cohlmia and his caring, experienced team. We look forward to serving your every oral healthcare need. Our family-friendly dental practice in El Reno, OK is privileged to serve patients from throughout El Reno, Minco, Hinton, Calumet, and surrounding areas in Canadian County.
July 9, 2014
Preventative Dentistry for the El Reno Community
There are many things that go into making sure you have a beautiful, healthy smile. From brushing your teeth to flossing, it really is the little things that make a difference in the overall health of your smile. A big aspect in making sure your smile is the best that it can be is with preventative dentistry. With biannual dental checkups and other preventative measures, Dr. Michael Kirk and Dr. Adam Cohlmia are able to make sure your smile is the best it can be, and it is important for our patients to know about the options they have in ensuring their oral health.
The biggest aspect in preventative dentistry is dental checkups. During your checkup, our doctors will leave no stone unturned when looking for any sort of decay or potential problems in your smile. Part of the checkup includes inspection of your soft tissues, looking for signs of oral cancer or periodontal (gum) disease. Our doctors will inspect each and every tooth, making sure that all is well. Should we find anything in your smile that requires attention, our doctors will tackle the situation immediately. Also, should we find old dental work that needs replacing, such as fillings, crowns, inlays, and etcetera, we will be happy to replace them with tooth-colored alternatives, giving you a more natural looking smile.
The reason why preventative dentistry such as dental checkups is so important is because by looking for problems every six months, we are able to handle potentially harmful situations early on, saving you pain and money. Oral cancer claims 7,500 lives every year, and if treated early, we can control and eliminate the harm. We recommend bringing your children, as young as two years of age, into our office to establish healthy oral routines early, and, as always, that you come into our El Reno office every six months for your own health and care!
If you’d like to set up an appointment, call us today at El Reno Family Dentistry. Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from El Reno, Yukon, Minco, Calumet, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.
May 29, 2014
Which Toothpastes Are The Best?
Having good oral care is important for the care of the rest of your body. Many people may not know this, but if you have poor oral health, other areas of your body are affected, like your bones, your brain, and your heart. Brushing and flossing your teeth daily are an excellent way in making sure you stay on top of your oral health, but a lot of people may be confused as to which toothpastes are the best for them. The doctors at El Reno Family Dentistry are dedicated to making sure their patients stay as informed as possible, even down to the types of toothpastes they use in order to achieve excellent oral health.
One of the most important things to keep in mind when choosing a toothpaste is making sure the toothpaste contains fluoride. Fluoride is a natural mineral that has been shown to significantly decrease the odds of tooth decay over the past fifty years. The bacteria in your mouth thrive on the leftover sugars and starches that reside in your smile after eating, and fluoride helps fight against the acid released when that happens. Fluoride is a key component is strengthening your tooth enamel, and it can reverse the early stages of damage caused by acid by replenishing minerals your smile.
Another important thing to keep in mind when choosing a toothpaste is to find one that controls tartar. Tartar is hardened plaque, a bacterial layer. If tartar is not removed promptly and properly, it has the potential to lead to gum disease. Also, some tartar control toothpastes contain triclosan, an antibiotic that kills some of the bacteria in your mouth. It is also important to keep in mind finding a toothpaste that’s ADA approved. This way, you know the toothpaste is safe, effective, and contains fluoride!
If you’d like to set up an appointment, call us today at El Reno Family Dentistry. Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from El Reno, Yukon, Minco, Calumet, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.
April 22, 2014
How To Make Brushing Teeth Fun For Kids
Many parents may find it difficult to make oral care exciting and fun for their children. Getting your child to brush their teeth may be a hassle, every morning and night being a feat to overcome. Although some parents have come up with creative ways to make sure brushing teeth is fun, some parents still may be wondering how they can get their children to be excited about good oral care. Dr. Adam Cohlmia and Dr. Michael Kirk are avid believers in establishing good oral care routines early on, and we have some suggestions for parents who are wanting to make brushing teeth time into fun time!
One of the things parents can do to make brushing teeth time fun for their children is to join them in the fun! Brush your teeth with your children, and it will become a wonderful bonding moment between you. Show your child how you brush your teeth, and let them mimic you. Fun toothbrushes are also a wonderful way to make oral care fun! If your child has a favorite cartoon movie or superhero, having their toothbrushes match is a wonderful way to get them excited about brushing their teeth.
Another great way to get kids excited about brushing their teeth is to have tasty toothpaste! There are many flavors of toothpastes made especially for children, helping them enjoy the experience much, much more. Making up a song is another wonderful way to get children excited about brushing their teeth. Kids usually respond more to song rather than words, so making the experience a fun, musical one is definitely a way to get the on the right track of wanting to take care of their smile. No matter how you choose to make brushing teeth a fun experience, make sure your child’s smile is the top priority, and accomplishing great oral care will be a breeze!
If you’d like to set up an appointment, call us today at El Reno Family Dentistry. Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from El Reno, Yukon, Minco, Calumet, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.