Today’s message focuses on a very serious matter—oral (oropharyngeal) cancers. The medical community designates oral cancers as a subset of head and neck cancers. Oral cancers can develop in the following locations: The tongue The roof of the mouth and under the tongue The inside of the cheeks The oropharynx (the part behind the soft…
Oral cancer screening
Why Visit The Dentist?
At Flawless Smile Dentistry in Broken Arrow and Claremore OK we like to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for…
6 Important Reasons to Visit Your Dentist
Most men and women visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go as long as five years between visits! Most dentists advise a visit at least every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit your dentist more frequently. Oral Cancer…
Wear A Crown In Tulsa
Some Claremore residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research dental crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A crown is really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when it is in place, it will cover the portion of the covered tooth that is…
Starting Chemo? How Are Your Teeth?
If you are scheduled for cancer treatment due to a recent diagnosis or relapse, oral health is probably not your first priority. However, the team at Flawless Smile Dentistry counsels you to give some attention to your teeth to prevent or minimize common cancer-related dental complications. According to the National Institutes of Health, cancer treatment…
Dental Questions? Flawless Smile Dentistry Has Answers
Everyone has teeth, and smart people want to take care of their teeth. However, many men and women need a place where they can review basic principles of dental health and get straightforward information about restorative and cosmetic dental procedures such as dental implants, teeth whitening, and veneers. The Flawless Smile Dentistry dental blog is…
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything you “gotta do”. At Flawless Smile Dentistry, we understand that. But we urge you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup because you think it’s less important than the other twenty possessions on your to-do list. Twice-yearly dental exams…
Get Those Teeth In Shape!
Dental bonding is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures used and it’s not difficult to see why. Dental bonding is an effective treatment for several different cosmetic problems. Bonding uses a very sturdy resin material that is tooth-colored. The material is applied to the teeth while it is soft, much like putty, and…
Does Your Dentist Conjure Up Cavities?
Cavities can be filled, but it is better to prevent cavities in the first place. If your dentist seems to conjure up cavities at every visit, then it’s up to you to break the cycle. But we are here to help you. Let’s work together. How can you lift the cavity curse? Schedule a preventative…
Do Gaps Between Teeth Require Braces?
If my youngster has gaps between their baby teeth, should I be worried? Young children have gaps temporarily as their baby teeth gradually fall out and permanent teeth gradually come in. Having gaps in baby teeth doesn’t necessarily mean your son or daughter will have gaps in their permanent teeth. However, it’s critical to have…
