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Grand Dental Studio FREE First Visit™ in Oklahoma City, OK

April 7, 2015

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , — Dr. Michael Kirk @ 3:33 pm

454388947Research studies have proven that there is an undeniable link between your oral health and your overall health. The same bacteria that can damage your teeth and gums are able to migrate to other parts of the body, possibly causing health problems that include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, orthopedic implant failure, and pneumonia and kidney disease. Yet, recent statistics show that only some 50 percent of Oklahomans visit the dentist regularly. At Grand Dental Studio in Oklahoma City, OK, we want all Oklahomans to visit the dentist. With this in mind, Dr. Michael Kirk and his staff are offering a FREE First Visit.

At your Grand Dental Studio FREE First Visit, Dr. Kirk, his dental hygienists and dental assistants will, of course, thoroughly clean your teeth and remove any plaque buildup, which is the precursor to periodontal disease. In the early stage, periodontal disease is known as gingivitis, the commonly recognized symptom of which is gum bleeding when you brush or floss your teeth. As the disease advances to become periodontitis, symptoms may include swollen gums, bad breath and loose teeth. You can avoid this condition with the Grand Dental Studio FREE First Visit.

Beyond this thorough cleaning and evaluation of the health of your gums, at your Free First Visit we will carefully examine each of your teeth for any signs of tooth decay.  If found, then Dr. Kirk will likely recommend a tooth-colored filling to repair the tooth and maintain your white smile. Without treatment, a small cavity can grow and necessitate a more complex—and more expensive—therapy, such as root canal, a porcelain onlay or crown for more extensive decay, or even tooth extraction. Unfortunately, a small cavity left untreated can destroy an entire tooth and spread to surrounding teeth.

Likewise, a cracked tooth can cause pain or break off and create additional problems. Your FREE First Visit also includes x-rays, so we will be able to detect any hidden spots of decay or infection below the gum line that would otherwise be unapparent to the naked eye.

Your Partners in Dental Health

At your FREE First Visit, we’ll also help your take better care of your teeth at home by showing you how to properly brush and floss in order for your hygiene routine to have the most beneficial results. For example, did you know that you should be using a soft toothbrush when you brush your teeth and that a thorough brushing lasts at least two full minutes? If you have any questions for us about your oral health, we’ll be glad to answer them at your Grand Dental Studio FREE First Visit.

Schedule an Appointment Today

To schedule your FREE First Visit, call the office of Grand Dental Studio in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Kirk and his gentle hygienists are waiting to treat you and your family to our professional and compassionate care. We proudly serve patients from the surrounding communities of Midwest City, Deer Creek, Yukon, Edmond, Moore, Nichols Hills, and other neighboring areas.

Replace Missing Teeth and Restore Your Natural Smile with New Dental Implants in OKC

March 2, 2015

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , — Grand Dental Studio @ 9:22 pm

170080021Teeth are meant to last a lifetime. However, for many of us, this just isn’t possible. Problems with gum disease, decay, and injury can all lead to adult tooth loss. But this doesn’t mean you have to give up on having a full and healthy smile. By replacing missing teeth with new dental implants from the Grand Dental Studio, you can improve your overall appearance and preserve your long term health. Schedule your personalized dental implants consultation appointment with Dr. Kirk today. Grand Dental Studio is the premier implant dentistry of Oklahoma City, now proudly renewing smiles daily throughout OKC, Midwest City, Deer Creek, Yukon, Edmond, Moore, Nichols Hills, and the surrounding communities.

How Do Dental Implants Work?

Dental implants are actually small metal posts that can be surgically positioned in the jawbone beneath your gums. Once in place, they can be used to securely mount replacement teeth like dental crowns or dentures. Because dental implants can fully fuse with your jawbone, they provide permanent and stable support for artificial teeth.

Why Choose Dental Implants Instead of Other Restorative Methods?

Dentures and dental bridges mounted to dental implants won’t slip or shift and can improve both eating and speaking abilities. Dental implant secured tooth replacements also feel more natural than conventional dental bridges and dentures. For many patients, traditional bridges and dentures are simply not comfortable enough for daily support, and often cause soreness and gagging. Traditional bridges must be attached to healthy teeth on either side of the space left by a missing tooth. With dental implants no adjacent teeth are reduced or made vulnerable to hold your new tooth in place. Additionally, dental implants are the only restorative option which can stop tooth loss related bone loss and preserve your youthful facial features.

Two Types of Dental Implants

There are two main types of dental implants, full sized and mini implants. For patients who lack the minimum bone density requirements to receive full dental implants, mini dental implants are a great alternative.

  • Full Dental Implants are surgically implanted directly into the jawbone. Once the surrounding gum tissue has healed, a secondary surgery is needed to connect an abutment post before an artificial tooth replacement can be attached.
  • Mini Dental Implants consist of a metal frame that is fitted onto the jawbone just below the gum tissue. As the gums heal, the frame fuses to the jawbone. Abutment posts, which are already attached to the frame, protrude through the gums so that artificial teeth can then be mounted.

OKC Dental Implants Consultations

For many patients, tooth loss creates problem after problem after problem. However, many of these problems can be resolved with new dental implants. New dental implants will allow you to look and feel better, regain confidence, and improve your overall quality of life. Schedule a dental implants consultation appointment with Dr. Kirk today to get started. Grand Dental Studio is the leading Oklahoma City implant dentistry, now delivering quality care daily throughout OKC, Midwest City, Deer Creek, Yukon, Edmond, Moore, Nichols Hills, and neighboring areas.

Don’t Miss Out! Receive $500 off Invisalign Orthodontics in the Month of February

February 17, 2015

Filed under: Orthodontics — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , — Grand Dental Studio @ 7:27 pm

GDS_html_Feb15Do you love your smile? Following a conscientious oral home care routine and always showing up for your six-month checkups are great habits that will definitely protect your long term oral health. However, if your teeth are severely misaligned, crowded, spaced, or twisted, you may still be dissatisfied with your smile. But are bulky metal braces really the only solution? Not anymore! Today you can achieve the straight, “picture perfect” smile you’ve always wanted with new Invisalign orthodontics. But that’s not all. We’re making it easier than ever to get started with Invisalign. If you choose Invisalign treatment from Dr. Kirk in the month of February, you’ll automatically receive $500 off your treatment cost! At Grand Dental Studio we want you to love your smile, but time may be running out on this special deal. Schedule the Invisalign consultation you need with Dr. Kirk today. Grand Dental Studio is the trusted orthodontics destination of OKC, now proudly restoring smiles daily throughout Oklahoma City, OK, Midwest City, Deer Creek, Yukon, Edmond, Moore, Nichols Hills, and the surrounding communities.

How Does Invisalign Work?

Consultation

  • Invisalign uses a series of removable, custom, clear plastic aligners to incrementally reposition your teeth.
  • The Invisalign method requires a series of dental impressions to be taken to first determine the optimal position of your teeth. These impressions and photographs can be taken during your initial consultation.
  • Dr. Kirk will create a 3D digital projection of how your teeth could be realigned in stages. This projection forms the basis for developing a series of custom fabricated clear aligners which can accomplish that movement.

Fabrication

  • Invisalign aligners are manufactured at the Invisalign dental labs using stat-of-the-art computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology.
  • The finished aligners are then sent to Dr. Kirk, who will dispense them in groups of one or two at a time during regular progress monitoring appointments (about once every four to six weeks).

Treatment

  • Each aligner must be worn in its specific order for about two weeks, for at least 20 hours per day. Your teeth will be moved in increments of about .25 millimeters to .33 millimeters at a time.
  • Your aligners will be easily removable for eating, drinking, brushing, flossing, or for special occasions.
  • A typical Invisalign treatment requires 20 to 30 aligners for both the upper and lower teeth, with most treatments taking no longer that a year. However, treatment times do vary from patient to patient.

OKC Invisalign Orthodontics Consultations

Remember, our $500 off Invisalign clear braces is a limited time offer, so schedule an Invisalign consultation with Dr. Kirk today. Grand Dental Studio is the leading orthodontics destination of Oklahoma City, now proudly restoring smiles daily throughout OKC, Midwest City, Deer Creek, Yukon, Edmond, Moore, Nichols Hills, and neighboring areas.

Top 3 Reasons to Maximize Your Dental Insurance Benefits Before December 31st!

October 27, 2014

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , — Dr. Michael Kirk @ 7:00 am

5138847572014 is drawing to a close and before you know it, the New Year will be upon us. This time of year always seems to fly by, especially if you’re busy planning for the holidays. At Grand Dental Studio in Oklahoma City, OK, Dr. Michael K. Kirk would like to take this opportunity to offer an important reminder regarding dental insurance benefits, a topic that may not necessarily be something at the forefront of your mind toward the end of the year. Today, we’d like to talk about the top three reasons that your dental benefits should be a subject of real priority, particularly during the last few months of 2014.

Maximizing Your Dental Benefits in OKC

Everyone wants to make the most of their hard-earned money when seeking healthcare, and getting the dental treatment you need and deserve should be no different. The following factors are among the important reasons to utilize your dental benefits before December 31st.

  1. Yearly maximum allowed. This is the maximum amount of coverage that is offered by your plan over the course of a year. If you only utilize a small portion of this coverage and your plan resets on January 1st, any remaining benefits are forfeited.
  2. Keep your deductible in mind. A deductible is an amount that a patient is required to pay out of pocket before his or her dental benefits begin to cover the cost of treatment. After the deductible requirement has been fulfilled, your coverage kicks in, allowing you to fully utilize your benefits. Unfortunately, many patients end up paying their deductible and then never follow up with their dentist; this means that their benefits go unused for the remainder of the year. The amount of a deductible varies from plan to plan and between employers, so ask your human resources department for more information if you are unsure about this cost.
  3. Make your monthly premiums count. If any portion of your monthly income is going toward payment for a dental insurance plan, it only stands to reason that you should be taking full advantage of your benefits. Make your dental coverage work for you rather than against your wallet.

Getting the most from your dental benefit plan isn’t only about making sure you get your money’s worth. Twice yearly visits to our OKC dental office help keep your teeth and gums healthy, which can actually protect your overall physical health as well. Major health concerns like heart disease and even some kinds of cancer have been linked to poor periodontal health, so be sure to schedule your six month dental checkup with Dr. Kirk before year’s end.

Visit Your OKC Dentist Today

The majority of dental benefit plans follow a calendar year schedule, which means that on January 1st, your benefits reset. If you haven’t utilized your dental benefits to their fullest by now, it’s time to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kirk at Grand Dental Studio. Contact us today to reserve your visit with our caring, experienced team in Oklahoma City, OK. Our state-of-the-art dental practice proudly serves families from throughout OKC and the surrounding areas, including Midwest City, Deer Creek, Yukon, Edmond, Moore, Nichols Hills, and beyond.

New and Improved In-Office Teeth Whitening at Grand Dental Studio

September 26, 2013

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , , — Dr. Michael Kirk @ 9:28 pm

teeth whiteningAre 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.


The Days of Root Canal Therapy Could Be Numbered

July 18, 2013

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , , , , — Dr. Michael Kirk @ 5:12 pm

root canalRoot canal therapy is a treatment that many of our patients dread. If you’re one of those patients, the staff at Grand Dental Studio has news of some scientific research that may be of great use to you. According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, scientists are researching tooth decay and trying to come up with a way to regrow tooth tissue.

When decay has attacked a tooth to the point that the inner pulp has become infected, root canal therapy is needed to restore health to the tooth. This involves drilling into the tooth, removing the infected material, replacing it with a special dental filling, and topping the tooth with a crown. While this stops the infection, the tooth is now essentially dead because it has no nerves left to warn of further decay or infection in the future.

The current scientific research is trying to get the stem cells of teeth to grow new pulp. This will allow your dentist to replace the infected inner pulp with new pulp, not only removing the infection but allowing the tooth to remain alive.

This is great news in the field of dental technology, and we hope to see this technology reach our offices in the future. In the mean time, we can help restore your teeth with root canal therapy. If you have a tooth that is causing you discomfort or pain, please give us a call so we can look at your tooth and help restore your smile.

Interested in learning more about a dental checkup or some of our other 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.

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