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Smile Bright This Summer

June 14, 2013

This summer, Grand Dental El Reno wants to make sure you keep your teeth healthy while enjoying all the fun this season has to offer. With a few simple tips, your smile will be shining brightly all summer long.

It’s important to remember that your teeth were designed to help you cut and tear apart food while eating it. They weren’t meant to be used as bottle openers, ice crushers, hangers, or scissors. Using your teeth for functions they just weren’t meant to perform can cause cracks or fractures that may be costly to repair.

Many times we associate summer with sugary treats such as sodas, ice cream or other treats. While these are all very enjoyable, remember to consume them in moderation. The sugar can prove to be harmful to your tooth enamel. If you must drink sodas, try to use a straw because it reduces the harm to your teeth. Swapping your soda for water is an even better solution.

Finally, don’t forget to come visit us for your regular dental checkup. Our caring staff will clean your teeth and remove any plaque or tartar that might be built up on your teeth. We’ll also check for signs of disease, decay or other damage. We’re here to help you with any questions or concerns you might have about your smile.

Take the time this summer to make a commitment to your dental health. With these small steps you can ensure you’ll have a healthy smile both this summer and all year long.

Interested in learning more about general dentistry 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.

 

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.