Countless people see their stress levels rise as they anticipate an upcoming dental appointment. It’s so common there’s a term for it: dental anxiety. But sedation dentistry from Flawless Smile Dentistry in Broken Arrow and Claremore OK can help even severe cases get the dental care they deserve. Some people get so concerned at the…
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How to Kick a Tooth Grinding Habit
Plenty of people all over the world suffer from the habit of grinding their teeth. Some grind their teeth because they are stressed, some people grind their teeth as a coping mechanism, and some grind their teeth in their sleep without realizing it. Don’t Ignore Teeth Grinding Grinding of the teeth, clenching of the jaw,…
How to Kick a Tooth Grinding Habit
Plenty of people all over the world suffer from the habit of grinding their teeth. Some grind their teeth because they are stressed, some people grind their teeth as a coping mechanism, and some grind their teeth in their sleep without realizing it. Don’t Ignore Teeth Grinding Grinding of the teeth, clenching of the jaw,…
Nervous about dental treatment? Just chill.
We get it. For some people, dental visits make them as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. Are you one of those people? If so, this information is especially important. Don’t sacrifice your oral health because you have dental anxiety. Many patients have experienced the benefits of anxiety-free dentistry…
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…
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…
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
People that are plagued with dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be challenging,…
When Mommy Is Scared Of The Dentist
If you are dreading some upcoming dental treatment, you may want to consider oral conscious sedation. First off, oral conscious sedation or sleep dentistry is perfectly safe. At Flawless Smile Dentistry, we have been providing sedation since 2008. We offer different levels of sedation and a choice of medication including oral analgesics, nitrous oxide, and…
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…
6 Ways To Prepare For Your Dental Procedure
Nervous about an upcoming procedure? Let Flawless Smile Dentistry offer 6 ways to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally, and physically before your big dental day. First, remember Doctor Ali Torabi is trained to provide the best care and comfort possible. Second, take some time to relax and identify what you are nervous about. Take deep breaths…
