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Dental Implants for a Complete Smile

March 28, 2013

Are you missing teeth and not sure what to do about it? At Grand Dental El Reno, we’re here to help and offer dental implants to help replace your missing teeth and restore your smile. We believe that everyone deserves to have a healthy, beautiful smile.

It is important to replace your missing teeth to reduce your risk of jawbone shrinkage and the risk that you’ll lose other teeth.  Dental implants are a great choice if you’re missing just a few teeth. Loss of jawbone structure can affect your appearance and make you look older than you really are.

A dental implant consists of a titanium post inserted into your jawbone and the crown that will go on top to replace the missing tooth. The post will bond with your jawbone to create a solid, secure foundation for your implant that mimics the roof of a natural tooth.

Dr. Michael Kirk studied dental implants extensively at the postgraduate level at the University of Texas and wants to put his expertise to good use and help improve your smile. Since Dr. Kirk specializes in dental implants, we can place the implants and restore your smile all in our office, so you won’t need to visit anyone else. We work hard to try and offer dental treatments that fit into the busy lives of our patients.

Dental implants are the most permanent method to restore missing teeth and give you a beautiful smile once again. If you’re missing teeth, give us a call and get started on the path towards a full, beautiful smile.

Interested in learning more about dental implants or scheduling your next appointment? Call us today at Grand Dental El Reno! Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from Minco, Calumet, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.

Intra-Oral Cameras at Grand Dental El Reno

February 7, 2013

At Grand Dental El Reno, we are dedicated to using dental technology to help improve the quality of care that we provide to our patients. One of those innovations is the intra-oral camera.

The intra-oral camera is a special tool to help our patients see their teeth from the same view we have. This is done by using a special wand with a camera on the end that we will insert into your mouth. It will take a video of the inside of your mouth and send the color images to a TV screen you can view from the comfort of the dental chair.

You’ll be able to see a clear, up close color image of your teeth and gums. This can be especially helpful when it comes to detecting and treating early stages of oral health concerns. You can see the exact area to focus on when caring for your teeth, and better understand the diagnosis and importance of the suggested treatment.

An intra-oral camera is a great tool to help our patients better understand their teeth and achieve better oral health. You can see your teeth in the same way that we do, and see exactly how your dental care habits affect your teeth.

Interested in learning more about intra-oral cameras or scheduling your next appointment? Call us today at Grand Dental El Reno! Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from Minco, Calumet, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.

Teeth Whitening for Your Brightest Smile in the New Year

January 21, 2013

Would you like a brighter smile? Come see us at Grand Dental El Reno to start out the New Year right and smile proudly once again!

One of the best ways to dramatically improve your smile is with teeth whitening. We have a variety of options to suit your unique teeth whitening needs. Come in for a consultation to find out which option or combination of options is the best for improving your smile.

We have in-office laser teeth whitening, which is a quick treatment, perfect for people on the go who want whiter teeth. For greater convenience, we also offer a take-home teeth whitening system. You’ll be given custom trays with professional-grade bleaching gel to allow you to whiten your teeth from the convenience of your own home.

For more permanent results, we offer LUMINEERS and porcelain veneers. As a popular cosmetic service, porcelain veneers are made of thin pieces of porcelain that are placed over the teeth to give you a whiter and brighter smile. LUMINEERS are a minimal-prep version of veneers. They look like natural teeth and are stain resistant!

Start out the New Year with the beautiful and dazzling smile of your dreams. We’d love to help brighten your smile today. Come visit Grand Dental El Reno today to have a smile consultation to figure out which whitening option is the best for your needs!

Interested in learning more about our teeth whitening options? Call us today at Grand Dental El Reno! Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from Minco, Calument, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.

DIAGNOdent: Laser Cavity Detection

January 7, 2013

Cavities are one of the most prevalent dental health conditions. No matter how well we brush and floss, they can still occur. The best treatment for cavities is early treatment. At Grand Dental El Reno, we use DIAGNOdent technology to help detect cavities in their infancy.

DIAGNOdent is a small, portable device that lets us detect cavities early, before any other detection method can catch them. This is a tremendous benefit because the earlier a cavity is found, the smaller it is and the easier it is to fill.

Here’s how it works. First, the DIAGNOdent laser will scan your teeth, using laser reflection to find imperfections. If there’s anything there, DIAGNOdent will alert us with an audible signal. Then, it will generate a numerical readout to give us an indication of the size of the cavity.

This tool is a great asset in our ongoing quest to provide our patients with the best dental care possible. We can’t wait to use it on your teeth!

Interested in learning more about DIAGNOdent technology, or wanting your teeth analyzed for cavities? Call us today at Grand Dental El Reno! Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from Minco, Calument, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.

Take Advantage of Your Dental Benefits While There’s Still Time

November 9, 2012

As 2012 comes to a close, so will the remaining dental benefits for many patients. So with the time you have left, why not use them while you have them?

One of the best ways to put your dental benefits to work for you is with a regular checkup and professional cleaning. Our doctors at Grand Dental in El Reno recommend having visits like these twice a year, or about every six months. Why so often? So we can keep an eye out for even small changes in how your smile is doing.

What kinds of changes?

Changes like tooth decay or gum disease. These are two of the most common oral health conditions patients may face, and when treatment is delayed, they can have a very negative impact on your oral and overall health. Regular checkups and professional cleanings are meant to provide you with preventive care and to alert you to conditions that need attention.

Another reason for using your benefits now is that caring for your smile may require multiple visits. To make sure you can fit those visits in between now and the end of the year, we need to see you as soon as possible.

Call our El Reno dental office to schedule your next visit. During your next visit, your doctor can answer your treatment questions, while our office team would be happy to address any insurance-related questions you might have. Our office is located in El Reno and serves patients from Minco, Calument, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.

How Sugar Affects Your Smile

October 17, 2012

Halloween is almost here. That means another night of trick-or-treating is almost here too.  Typically, we think of Halloween and trick-or-treating as just a kid’s thing, but we shouldn’t lie—we adults like to sneak a piece (or two or three) of candy when we can.

And of course, our team doesn’t want to discourage that. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a piece of candy from time to time. But too much is bad for your health and your smile.

So instead of preaching against candy, we just want to spend some time briefly describing how sugar affects your smile. That way you can make informed decision this Halloween that are right for you and your children.

How Does Sugar Cause Cavities?

Despite what you might think, sugar itself doesn’t cause cavities. What it does, though, is create just the right environment for them to flourish.

When you eat or drink something high in sugar, a special type of bacteria in our mouths breaks down that sugar, converting it to acid. It’s this acid that’s responsible for damaging sensitive tooth enamel and causing what we know of as tooth decay and cavities.

Not all sweeteners are bad for your teeth, though. Xylitol is a natural sweetener found in fruits and vegetables. It has far fewer calories than traditional sugar, and instead of creating an acidic environment when broken down, it promotes a healthy pH that benefits teeth and gums. That’s why xylitol is often used in natural toothpastes and mouthwashes.

Enjoy Your Halloween

With all that said, we hope you and your family have a safe, fun-filled Halloween. Don’t worry about enjoying your favorite candy, but don’t overindulge either. Brush and floss after enjoying your treats, and give your smile extra support with a fluoride mouthwash. You can also substitute your standard Halloween treats with ones sweetened with xylitol.

And if it’s been more than six month since your last visit, call Grand Dental in El Reno. Regular exams and cleanings from our team are an important part of building a strong, healthy smile.

Conquer the Daily Grind with a Nightguard

September 20, 2012

As we said in our last post, a new school year is here, which brings to mind a familiar saying—back to the daily grind. That’s what the shift from summer vacation to the new fall semester can feel like for teachers, students, and parents.

But there’s another kind of daily grind we’d like to talk about today. This kind doesn’t have anything to do busy schedules, but it does share a connection with stress.

Bruxism is a serious condition involving the unconscious grinding of teeth. It’s often triggered by stress, with many patients who struggle with bruxism doing most of their grinding and clenching while they’re asleep rather than when they’re awake.

So why is this something to be concerned about? Because all that pressure and motion can, over time, cause your teeth and the muscles and tissues around your jaw to become injured.

There’s good news, though. You don’t have to just live with bruxism; you can treat it with a nightguard! Using a nightguard from Grand Dental in El Reno, you can sleep through the night without grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw. As a result, your oral health will be preserved and your symptoms will disappear.

Symptoms of bruxism include:

  • Sore jaw
  • Headaches
  • Earaches
  • TMJ dysfunction

If you think you might be struggling with bruxism, our doctors in El Reno would love to help. Call Grand Dental in El Reno today to reserve a visit. With a nightguard, we can help you eliminate uncomfortable systems to enjoy healthier teeth and gums.

 

Don’t Forget to Schedule a Back-to-School Visit for Your Child

August 22, 2012

With school starting over the next few weeks across both Oklahoma and the rest of the country, now is when parents will be scrambling to buy new clothes, school supplies, backpacks, and more for their child. Something very important can get lost in all that activity, though—a back-to-school dental visit, complete with a professional cleaning.

But right now is actually the best time to schedule such a visit with Grand Dental in El Reno.

Why?

Because it can be much harder to find the time when school finally ramps up. Later on, homework, school projects, and extracurricular activities like sports or theater will all be competing for your and your child’s time. By scheduling your child or teenager’s back-to-school dental visit now, it’s easier for you to give him or her essential care.

What dental visit and professional cleanings do is give our doctors a chance to get to know your child’s smile all over again. During a checkup, we’ll check for signs of gum disease, tooth decay, and other common oral health conditions, any one of which should be treated as soon as possible. If not treated soon enough, your child’s oral health could worse, requiring more extensive treatment later and potentially affecting overall health.

Call Grand Dental El Reno to schedule your child’s back-to-school visit. We’re proud to serve patients from all across Canadian County.