Teeth whitening is a popular dental procedure in the Claremore area. After all, who doesn’t want a whiter smile? If you are considering tooth whitening, here are some things to keep in mind. Tooth Whitening: Key Findings Whitening treatments can be effective on both extrinsic and intrinsic staining Only natural teeth can be whitened; in…
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How Do Veneers Create Stunning Smiles?
Categories: Porcelain Veneers, Prepless Veneers
Veneers have a multitude of applications in Claremore cosmetic dentistry. With veneers, you can transform your smile without significant restorative dental work. Is your tooth enamel worn and thin? Tooth-colored porcelain veneers have the brilliance and translucency of healthy tooth enamel. Many Tulsa dental patients have received veneers to cover worn enamel. Some believe they…
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
Today’s post focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are important because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Dr. Ali Torabi encourages patients to practice preventative dentistry by: Brushing Flossing…
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
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…
Preventing Tooth Decay
In OK and around the country, tooth decay is one of the most widespread childhood issues, yet tooth decay also affects adults. Flawless Smile Dentistry serves people from 5 to 99 years old to help fight tooth decay. Blame it on Bacteria Bacteria is the cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth and…
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste
Welcome to our blog! Today’s post answers some common questions about toothpaste. Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive aspect of toothpaste is to help with removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Rough brushing becomes unnecessary for dental patients when the abrasives in the toothpaste can snag the mouth’s lingering…
Can You Completely Restore a Smile With Several Missing Teeth?
Dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the Tulsa area. Tooth Roots Permanently Anchored Unlike traditional removable dentures, complete mouth reconstruction requires strong, functional, and aesthetically pleasing teeth with roots permanently anchored into the jaw bone. You have probably heard about dental…
Sparkling Smiles With Safe Bleaching
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Tooth whitening
One of the easiest ways to upgrade your smile cosmetically is through teeth whitening. Whitening teeth is a relatively simple, non-invasive method to improve your overall appearance and bring confidence to your daily interactions with people. Before beginning the procedure of teeth whitening, Flawless Smile Dentistry recommends each patient meet with their dentist for a…
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety At Flawless Smile Dentistry
Hello Tulsa dental blog visitors, welcome to the Flawless Smile Dentistry blog. I am Doctor Ali Torabi of Flawless Smile Dentistry in Claremore. A close friend of mine recently expressed fears about her upcoming root canal. She was anxious about the pain she might experience and worried about getting work off for the multiple office…
Filtered Claremore Water And Oral Health
Categories: Dental health, General Dentistry
A simple way for Tulsa residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if it…
