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Exciting Developments in Root Canal Therapy

July 18, 2013

Are you suffering from a painful tooth but avoiding visiting the dentist because you don’t want to hear the news that you need root canal therapy? Today, the staff at El Reno Family Dentistry wants to share news about a scientific research study that may be of interest to you. According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, currently many scientists are developing a way to use stem cells to regenerate tooth tissue for better dental care.

Root canal therapy is used to restore a tooth that has decay that reached the inner pulp, resulting in an often painful infection. Traditionally this is accomplished by removing the decay, replacing it with a dental filling, and capping the tooth with a crown. The tooth will be restored but is now ‘dead’ inside because you’ve just removed all the living tissue.

What the scientists are working on is a way to get teeth stem cells to regrow dental pulp. This could then be placed inside the infected tooth, allowing it to function like a healthy tooth once again. The pulp tissue helps to detect future infections, so this would provide a even higher-quality dental restoration than the technology that currently exists.

If you have a tooth that is infected, we can help with root canal therapy. Please give us a call to stop the discomfort and allow us to restore your tooth to health. We hope that in the future, this important dental research will be translated into a new way of performing root canal therapy that will result in even healthier teeth.

Interested in learning more about general dentistry or scheduling your next 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.

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.

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.

Achieve a Healthier Smile with Sedation Dentistry from Grand Dental El Reno

July 11, 2012

You know a health smile is important, whether you’re talking about your teeth and gums or your overall health. As important as regular dental visits are, though, anxiety keeps some patients from even coming in for a regular checkup and cleaning.

What’s the cause of this anxiety?

For some, it could be related to a past visit, while for others it could be related to a sensitive gag reflex or a neuromuscular condition that makes sitting uncomfortable.

No matter which of these it might be, our doctors at Grand Dental El Reno can help you achieve the healthier smile you deserve with sedation dentistry.

What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Using safe and effective means, sedation dentistry helps us create a relaxed sense of calm in El Reno-area patients who struggle with anxiety.

There are three types of sedation dentistry—nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation. As effective as each one is, not every type is right for every patient. For patients with mild to moderate anxiety, nitrous oxide and oral sedation may be the best choice. For patients with moderate to severe anxiety, though, IV sedation may be what you’re looking for. Working with trained anesthesiologists, we can help our El Reno patients achieve a deep sense of calm to help you receive the dental care you need. Every anesthesiologist we work with is certified and will with you during your procedure to monitor your vital signs and ensure your safety as your doctor helps you.

Want To Learn More?

Have you put off essential care and want to learn more? Call our El Reno office today to schedule a consultation appointment. During a consultation appointment we can help you choose the technique that is most right for you. We serve patients from El Reno, Minco, Calumet, Hinton, and other communities in the Canadian County.

Give Your Smile Extra Protection with Dental Sealants from Grand Dental

June 4, 2012

You may have heard of dentists using dental sealants to help young patients protect their teeth, but did you know that adult patients can benefit from them too? After all, it’s not just children who get cavities in the pits and grooves of their teeth—it can happen to anyone. But with dental sealants, it’s possible to keep teeth healthy and cavity-free.

What Are Dental Sealants?

Dental sealants are a thin plastic film that we apply daily to the smiles of our El Reno patients. More specifically, sealants are applied to the chewing surfaces of molars in a two-step process.

In the first stage of this process, your teeth will be prepared with a special cleaning and etching solution. Then, after about 15 seconds, we’ll rinse that off, dry your teeth, coat them with our sealant, and then use our curing light to turn that liquid into a hardened plastic that provides a physical barrier for teeth, protecting them from cavity-causing bacteria.

When Should Dental Sealants Be Placed?

Dental sealants can be used to protect molar and premolar chewing surfaces, meaning they can be placed at almost any age. First permanent molars erupt at about age 6. By placing sealants on them shortly after they erupt we can protect them from developing cavities where food and bacteria collect. Second permanent molars erupt later on at about 12 years. As with the first case, the grooves of these teeth are also susceptible to cavities and can benefit from the protection dental sealants can offer.

Want To Learn More?

Do you want to learn more about how you can safeguard your teeth with dental sealants? Call Grand Dental El Reno today with your questions or to schedule an appointment with us. The doctors at our El Reno office serve patients from El Reno and surrounding areas.

Transform Your Smile with Teeth Whitening from Grand Dental El Reno

May 31, 2012

In our last post, we touched on all the different cosmetic and cosmetic-restorative services that Grand Dental El Reno. Today, we’d like to zero in on one service in particular—teeth whitening.

As one of the popular and effective cosmetic dentistry services available, teeth whitening has the power to transform your smile, your confidence, and your life. And best of all, with laser teeth whitening from our El Reno office, you can achieve stunning results in just about an hour.

But maybe in-office laser teeth whitening won’t work with your schedule? If so, Grand Dental also offers at-home teeth whitening for El Reno patients to take advantage of. With at-home teeth whitening you can use custom-made whitening trays and a professional-grade bleaching gel to achieve dazzling, professional results right in your own home.

But perhaps you’re wondering, why not just rely on over-the-counter teeth whitening products you can buy from your local grocery story or drug store?

For some, these products may provide just the kind of boost that’s needed. For many others, though, over-the-counter teeth whitening toothpastes, strips, and more just can’t provide the level of whitening power that’s needed.

Give Your Smile the Dazzling Transformation It Deserve

If you’ve put off whitening your smile, don’t wait any longer. Call Grand Dental El Reno today to schedule an appointment with us. Our doctors are happy to treat patients from all around the Canadian Valley area.

Cosmetic Dentistry: Which Services Are Right for You?

May 24, 2012

At Grand Dental El Reno, we offer three great cosmetic dentistry services for patients from El Reno, Oklahoma and all around the Canadian County area.

With each one, we can help you achieve the more confident, attractive smile you’ve dreamed. But as effective as each one is, not every service will be right for you. So how can you find out which is just right for your smile?

By coming to see us at our El Reno office.

With just a short visit at with one of our doctors, we can take a look at your smile, talk to you about your expectations, and answer any questions you might have. We can also talk to you about a few services that have restorative and cosmetic benefits. These include white crowns, white fillings, white inlays and onlays, dentures and partials, and dental implants. It may be that one of these will work best for your situation.

Get Started on Your New Smile Today

If you’re ready to improve your confidence by improving your smile, give our El Reno office a call today. With our range of cosmetic and cosmetic-restorative services, our doctors can help you face the world with a newfound confidence in your smile and your oral health.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Helping Patients Treat Their Overall Health through Periodontal Therapy

April 25, 2012

Every time you come to Grand Dental for a regular visit, our doctors will spend part of that time inspecting your smile for gum disease. We do this for two reasons. First, treating and preventing gum disease is an effective way of reducing your potential for large dental problems later on. Second, when left untreated, the effects of gum disease can spread beyond your smile to the rest of your body.

A number of health problems have been linked to gum disease so far (as we mentioned in our last post) including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and pre-term birth, but the one we want to focus on in this post is heart disease.

How exactly can gum disease affect the heart?

Although their exact relationship is still a matter of research, it’s believed that harmful bacteria are able to access the heart through pockets that form between the teeth and gums when gum disease isn’t treated. Which is why periodontal therapy is such a vital service.

At Grand Dental, we offer charting and diagnostic services as well as in-office non-surgical periodontal therapy to help gum disease patients reclaim their oral and overall health. Treating and preventing gum disease isn’t guaranteed to prevent heart disease, but it will help you shore up your overall health, which can benefit your body in myriad ways.

Are you ready to schedule your next regular appointment with our El Reno, Oklahoma office? If so, call us today. Dr. Michael Kirk and Associates at Grand Dental El Reno serve patients from all across Canadian County.