Metal dental amalgam fillings have been commonly used in dentistry for decades, however, with recent studies proving the dangers of the fillings due to toxins, we are now replacing amalgam fillings daily. Amalgam fillings are made with a material that’s roughly 43-54 percent mercury, giving them a silver appearance. While these fillings are generally considered to be safe by many, the fillings release mercury vapor into your body, causing an accumulation of mercury exposure overtime. As your family dentist in Oklahoma City, Grand Dental Studio has everything you need to know about mercury fillings and the toxins they release.
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Dangers of Mercury Fillings from Your Dentist in Oklahoma City
April 13, 2016
Your Options for Straighter Teeth in Oklahoma City
January 7, 2016
When gapped, crowded or otherwise misaligned teeth get in the way of your beautiful smile, it’s time to act — and fast. Did you know you’ve got wonderful corrective options with cosmetic dentistry, right here in Oklahoma City? That’s right. Dr. Michael Kirk, Dr. Janice Henry and the whole team at Grand Dental Studio are here to help you achieve the smile of your dreams with treatments like Invisalign, veneers or crowns in Oklahoma City. Keep reading to learn more about these services and more, and you can finally get the dazzling smile you deserve in 2016!
Best Oklahoma City Invisalign Clear Braces
June 24, 2015
Patients have come to equate Dr. Michael K. Kirk and the Grand Dental Studio with superior dental care in a luxurious, relaxing environment. In Oklahoma City no dental practice offers as much personalized care with the added comforts of our full relaxation menu or a stroll through our Zen garden. Whatever your dental health care goals, isn’t it time you started looking forward to visiting your dentist? At Grand Dental Studio, we think it is. Invisalign clear braces and all our cosmetic dentistry options, offered in our spa like environment will leave you with a picture perfect smile. If you’ve been considering braces but are worried about the esthetics and the hassle, call to schedule an Invisalign consultation today.
Why Dr. Kirk
As a member of the American and Oklahoma Academies of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Kirk is dedicated to learning up-to-date cosmetic dentistry treatments that he can bring home to his OKC patients. Over the past 15 years, Dr. Kirk has been dedicated to continuing education in all facets of dental care and his cosmetic dentistry training and experience is top-tier. If his years of education and experience aren’t enough to convince you, Dr. Kirk also prides himself on building strong relationships with every patient and says the best part of dentistry is getting to know his patients and working with them to achieve their oral health care goals. In his state-of-the-art, relaxing practice, Dr. Kirk offers the best cosmetic dentistry in OKC.
Why Invisalign
While many people choose to live with crooked teeth thinking the only adverse effect is esthetic, it’s important to note that there are additional health concerns to consider as well. A crooked or misaligned bite places uneven pressure on your teeth and jaw making you more susceptible to damaging the teeth that take extra wear and tear, and an increased potential to develop TMJ disorder. No matter what your age or lifestyle, it is important to have an aligned bite that will help you maintain dental health for life.
Invisalign clear braces offer a teeth straightening option without the hassle of traditional braces. When you want to create a better smile, it seems irrational to make your smile worse before it gets better. Traditional braces are bulky, painful, and a metallic smile doesn’t help anyone to look or feel their best. Traditional braces also limit the types of food you can eat, and require extensive oral hygiene.
Invisalign is a great option if you want to share your best smile from the first day of treatment. The clear, custom alignment trays gently shift your teeth, and no one will even notice. The alignment trays are switched out for new ones every few weeks until your teeth are straight. No orthodontic visits for tightening wires. In addition to fewer dental visits most patients report experiencing less discomfort with Invisalign when compared to traditional braces. Because Invisalign is removable, you don’t have to give up any of your favorite foods while you correct your bite. Simply remove your correcting tray during meals, and replace after.
For More Information
If you’ve considered traditional braces, but don’t want a mouth full of metal Invisalign clear braces may be for you. Our relaxing, spa like office is conveniently located in the heart of Oklahoma City 73118, but you will feel like you just spent a day on the beach. Call to schedule an appointment today. We welcome patients form Oklahoma City and surrounding areas including Midwest City, Deer Creek, Yukon, Edmond, Moore, and Nichols Hills.
Feel The Love This Valentine’s Day with $500 off Invisalign!
January 27, 2014
Feeling insecure about your smile can really take havoc over your life. You may not feel comfortable meeting new people, joining your friends in a laugh, or find it difficult to eat or speak. Though it may not seem like a big deal, having gapped or misaligned teeth can be detrimental for your oral health, and our very experienced doctors take it very seriously. By offering Invisalign to our patients, we believe it is a key component in making sure you have a smile you can be proud of!
One of the key benefits to Invisalign is the fact they offer better oral health than traditional braces. Instead of having a mouth full of uncomfortable, pesky metal, Invisalign’s clear trays allow you to easily remove and reapply the retainers for when you need to eat, drink, brush, or floss. And because the straightening aligners are nearly invisible on your teeth, you will not experience the embarrassment some may feel when they smile or talk.
Because Valentine’s Day is coming up, everyone at Grand Dental Studio has decided to offer a $500 off special for Invisalign. We know we would be nowhere without our amazing patients, and this is our way of showing (and spreading) the love.
Interested in learning more about our Invisalign special or some of our other cosmetic, restorative, or general dentistry services? Call us today at Grand Dental Studio to schedule your appointment. Our Oklahoma City dental office is conveniently located for patients who live or work in the greater OKC area.
Celebrate the New Year with a Straighter Smile
January 6, 2014
If you are a person who suffers from gapped, misaligned teeth or have an off bite, you may think there is no help. You do not want to go through the embarrassment of traditional metal braces, and you are worried of the pain associated with straightening your teeth. You are in luck, because at Grand Dental Studio, our very experienced and talented dentists will be able to give you the smile you have always wanted with Invisalign Clear Braces!
Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign gives you the discretion you want by being barely, if at all, visible on your teeth. Being FDA approved, there is no doubt Invisalign is a great option for anyone who wants to have their teeth corrected. The entire process involves a series of aligners that are made just for you so it fits your mouth perfectly. Being able to gently straighten your teeth, each aligner you receive will be a new stage in your straightening process, so no aligner is alike.
You should wear each aligner for two weeks, 22 hours a day in order to the most advantageous results. The whole process should take between 12-18 months, and at the end, you’re left with nothing but a beautiful, even smile you can be proud of!
Interested in learning more about a dental checkup or some of our other cosmetic, restorative, or general dentistry services? Call us today at Grand Dental Studio to schedule your appointment. Our Oklahoma City dental office is conveniently located for patients who live or work in the greater OKC area.
Welcome 2014 with A Whitened Smile
November 26, 2013
Why not welcome the New Year with a new and improved smile? Luckily, our dentists and experienced team are able to bring your smile from drab to wow! Whitening your teeth can really make a difference on your interaction with others as well as your self-esteem.
We now offer teeth whitening to transform your smile, and it has proven to be extremely effective. With whitening your teeth, we are able to make your teeth have a several shade difference, and the results can last longer with little at-home maintenance. If you are worried about tooth sensitivity, don’t worry, our clients have experience little to no sensitivity after the whitening is performed. Being 100% safe for your teeth and gums, you will be able to complete your look with a radiant smile. If you think your teeth are beyond the point of help, our teeth whitening service is able to work miracles, and you never know unless you try.
There are several benefits to taking advantage of our teeth whitening service. You will have a rediscovered self-esteem, giving you the confidence you may have lacked in the past. Also, you won’t have to worry about covering your mouth every time you laugh or smile from embarrassment. Overall, you will be a new you, and don’t you deserve that for 2014?
Interested in learning more about a dental checkup or some of our other cosmetic dentistry services? Call us today at Grand Dental Studio to schedule your appointment. Our Oklahoma City dental office is conveniently located for patients who live or work in the greater OKC area.
New and Improved In-Office Teeth Whitening at Grand Dental Studio
September 26, 2013
Are you unhappy with the appearance of your smile? Are your teeth yellowed or stained and over the counter whitening solutions just aren’t getting the job done? There’s no need to hide your smile any longer. At Grand Dental Studio we can help improve your smile with teeth whitening solutions.
Teeth whitening is a great cosmetic dentistry solution that can have a big impact on both the appearance of your smile and your self-esteem. We have a variety of teeth whitening solutions to meet all your smile needs, such as in-office, take-home and laser teeth whitening. Our caring staff will determine the right solution for your smile.
We would also like to introduce our new and improved in-office power whitening. After just one hour of treatment, the brightness of your smile should increase at least two shades and as much as six or seven shade. Everyone’s smile is different so your results will vary. Another benefit of this specific gel is the uptake of fluoride to decrease temporary and prolonged sensitivity. We have never seen better results from any other whitening products on the market. The entire process is relaxing, easy, and pain free. Power whitening is a great way to help our patients feel good about their smiles once again.
Interested in learning more about a dental checkup or some of our other cosmetic dentistry services? Call us today at Grand Dental Studio to schedule your appointment. Our Oklahoma City dental office is conveniently located for patients who live or work in the greater OKC area.
Step into Spring with Porcelain Veneers and Lumineers
April 12, 2013
Spring is a time for fresh beginnings and new starts. Why not give your smile a fresh look as well? If your current smile is less than stellar, porcelain veneers and Lumineers from Grand Dental Nichols Hills could be the right solution for your smile.
Veneers are a great way to improve your smile quickly and dramatically. They’re thin pieces of porcelain that are attached to the front of your teeth, allowing us to cover over chips, cracks, stains and gaps. They can even be used to correct the spacing and alignment of your teeth as well.
We offer traditional porcelain veneers as well as Lumineers. Lumineers are a special type of veneers that are even thinner so that little to no removal of your existing tooth structure is required unlike in traditional veneers. Also, you won’t need to wear temporary veneers and the entire procedure can be completed in only three dental visits.
If you’re unhappy with your smile, now is the time to change it. Brighten up your smile this spring with porcelain veneers or Lumineers. We’re here to help give you a beautiful smile that you’ll want to show off all spring long and beyond.
Interested in learning more about porcelain veneers or some of our other cosmetic dentistry treatments? Call us today at Grand Dental Nichols Hills to schedule your appointment. Our Oklahoma City dental office is conveniently located for patients who live or work in the greater OKC area.
Whitening for Your Brightest Smile in the New Year
January 12, 2013
Is your smile not as bright as you’d like? Come see us at Grand Dental Nichols Hills to start out the New Year right and smile proudly once again!
Teeth whitening is a great way to dramatically improve your smile, and we have a variety of options to suit your unique whitening needs.
For a quick improvement to your smile we offer in-office laser teeth whitening. With this great service you can come in during your lunch break and leave with whiter teeth. For greater convenience, we also offer a take-home teeth whitening system. You’ll be given custom trays with professional-grade bleaching gel to allow you to whiten your teeth from the convenience of your own home.
For more permanent results, we offer LUMINEERS and veneers. LUMINEERS are a minimal-prep brand of veneers. Porcelain veneers use thin pieces of porcelain placed over the teeth to hide imperfections and give you a whiter and brighter smile. They look like natural teeth and are stain resistant!
Start out the New Year with the beautiful and dazzling smile of your dreams. We’d love to help brighten your smile today. Come visit Grand Dental Nichols Hills today to have a smile consultation to figure out which whitening option is the best for your needs!
Interested in learning more about our teeth whitening options? Call us today at Grand Dental Nichols Hills to schedule your appointment! Our Oklahoma City dental office is conveniently located for patients who live or work in the greater OKC area.
Cosmetic Dentistry: Which Services Are Right for You?
May 19, 2012
At Grand Dental in Nichols Hills, we offer three great cosmetic dentistry services for patients from Oklahoma City and beyond to take advantage of:
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 Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City 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!