Grand Dental Studio Blog

Step into Spring with Porcelain Veneers and Lumineers

April 12, 2013

porcelain veneersSpring 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...

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Replace Missing Teeth with Dental Implants

March 15, 2013

dental implantsHave you been hiding your smile because you’re missing teeth? Stop hiding, and come to Grand Dental Nichols Hills to learn how dental implants can be used to restore and improve your smile. Dr. Michael Kirk studied dental implants extensively at the postgraduate level at the University of Texas and wants to put his expertise to good use and help improve your smile. A dental implant consists of a titanium post inserted into your jawbone and the crown that will go on top to replace the missing tooth. The post will bond with your jawbone to create a solid, secure foundation for your implant that mimics the roof of a natural tooth....

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Intra-Oral Cameras for Better Smile Understanding

February 12, 2013

intra-oral cameraSometimes, it’s hard to get a clear picture of just how your teeth really look. At Grand Dental Nichols Hills, we have an intra-oral camera to help you see what we see when you’re sitting in our dental chair. We will use a special wand with a camera on the end that we will insert into your mouth. The intra-oral camera 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 your teeth, up close and in full color. While the idea of seeing your teeth from this...

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Whitening for Your Brightest Smile in the New Year

January 12, 2013

teeth whiteningIs 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...

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DIAGNOdent Laser Cavity Detection in OKC

December 16, 2012

diagnodentCavities are a very common dental health issue. Despite our best efforts to brush and floss, sometimes they can still occur. The best way to treat cavities is to find them as early as possible. At Grand Dental Nichols Hills, we use DIAGNOdent technology to help detect cavities in their infancy. DIAGNOdent is a small, portable dental laser that can detect cavities earlier than any of the previously existing detection methods. This is a real benefit, because the earlier a cavity is detected, the smaller it is and thus the easier it is to repair the damage. Our DIAGNOdent laser will scan your teeth, using laser reflection to find imperfections in your...

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Use Your Dental Benefits Before the Year Is Over

November 14, 2012

dental benefitsThe end of the year is getting closer and closer. That means that, for many, remaining dental benefits are about to expire. So, with the two months we have left, why not take advantage of them right now? One of the best ways you can use your benefits is to cover a regular checkup and professional cleaning. We recommend having visits like these every six months, that way our doctors can keep an eye out for even the smallest change in your oral health. What kinds of changes? Signs of decay, for instance, or the appearance of gum disease. These common oral health conditions can have a negative impact on your...

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The Relationship between Sugar and Your Teeth

October 10, 2012

halloweenHalloween is just a couple of weeks away now. That means that, soon, another night of trick-or-treating will be underway. Trick-or-treating may primarily be a young kid’s activity, but if we adults are honest, we’ll admit to nabbing a piece of candy (or two or three) from the supply we bought to hand out. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Enjoying a piece of candy from time to time is a good thing. But so are a balanced diet and excellent brushing and flossing habits. So instead of making you feel guilty for eating candy this Halloween, we’d just like to briefly explain how sugar interacts with your teeth. That way you can make...

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Back to School, Back to the Grind

September 15, 2012

nightguardIn our last post we brought up the start of a new school year, which brings to mind a saying we’re sure you’re familiar with—back to the daily grind. That’s what August and September can feel like as teachers, students, and parents re-structure their time around another school year. But there’s a big difference between that phrase—“the daily grind”—and a very serious condition known as bruxism. Often triggered by stress, which a new school year can cause, bruxism involves the unconscious grinding of teeth. Patients who struggle with bruxism may grind their teeth anytime, but it’s most common while they’re asleep. The reason why teeth grinding is something to be concerned about...

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Have You Scheduled Your Child’s Back-to-School Visit?

August 19, 2012

back-to-school dental checkupOver the next few weeks, families in Oklahoma and everywhere else in the country will be facing a new school year. That means that now is when parents will be focused on buying new clothes for their kids, new schools supplies, a new lunchbox or backpack, and more. What can get lost in all that great rush of activity, though, is something that’s very important—a back-to-school dental checkup. There’s no better time than right now, with school just starting or about to start, to bring your child or teenager into Grand Dental in OKC for a dental visit and cleaning. Why now? Because as hectic as preparing for a new school year is,...

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Receive the Care You Need with Sedation Dentistry from Grand Dental Nichols Hills

July 10, 2012

sedation dentistryA healthy smile is important, not only for your teeth and gums but for your overall health as well. But as important as visiting the dentist is, strong feelings of anxiety can be enough to keep some from even just a routine exam and cleaning. Where does this anxiety come from? It may be linked to a past visit, or it may be related to something else entirely, like a sensitive gag reflex or a neuromuscular condition that makes sitting for long periods unbearable. Whatever might be keeping you from seeking essential care, our doctors at Grand Dental Nichols Hills can help with sedation dentistry. What Is Sedation Dentistry? Sedation dentistry...

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