Patient Highlight: Sam Grimmett Oklahoma City is incredibly lucky to have Scissortail Park. It attracts a community of all ages and is the type of growth that’s so refreshing to see in Oklahoma City. Our newest Smiles That Inspire highlight is extremely familiar with the surroundings! Sam Grimmett started working at Scissortail one month before their grand [...]

Patient Highlight: Cody Lawson When Cody arrived at our office, it was no surprise to us that he was a servant to those in need. He radiates kindness and we’re thrilled to highlight the awesome acts he does for our community. Cody’s smile and story are sure to inspire you. At a young age, Cody [...]

 How Do You Know You Need Braces?  There is more to dental health than ensuring you have no cavities and mouth odor or that your teeth stay white. Often, people tend to brush off severe dental issues, especially if they have something to do with tooth or jaw alignment. In some cases, they have no […]

Are Your Retainers Fitting Correctly? A typical question after getting fitted for retainers is “are retainers supposed to be tight?”.  Typically, the retainers should be tight, and the rigid retainers will consistently stabilize the teeth. During an appointment, the orthodontist could evaluate the positions of the teeth, the effectiveness of the treatments, and the tightness […]

A Timeline To Orthodontic Treatment Since the early Greek philosophers and ancient Egyptian pharaohs, humans have searched for ways of straightening teeth. Today, modern orthodontics offer safe and effective treatment for people of all ages who want to have a straight and beautiful smile.  The American Association of Orthodontists advises that children have an orthodontic screening […]

How to Take Care of Your Braces When your braces are in place, it is important to maintain proper braces care to keep your smile healthy. To keep your teeth and braces in condition, it is important that you regularly clean them and eat the proper foods. You should be careful with your oral hygiene […]

Parents’ Guide To Their Children’s Early Jaw Growth “Diseases can rarely be eliminated through early diagnoses or better treatment, but prevention can eliminate the disease” (Denis Parsons Burkitt). While a child’s jaw is growing, take all measures to ensure that it grows healthy so medical issues can never occur. Proper jaw growth has to do […]

10 Interesting Orthodontist Facts Orthodontics is a unique dental profession that specializes in treating irregularities. Unlike a routine visit at the dentist’s office, orthodontists can perform treatment for malocclusions and teeth alignment. Although orthodontics has been around for many years, many people don’t realize the profession’s intricacy.  These orthodontist facts can help patients understand more about […]

How to Clean Retainers 101 If you are an orthodontic patient, you can concur with me that the happiest day was when you removed your braces. You had been waiting for this moment with lots of expectations. A perfect smile is what you want. However, to keep the glimmer of the new smile, your doctor […]

How Long is Invisalign Treatment? Are you looking for ways to straighten your teeth? While not long ago, metal braces were the only treatment choice for people with crooked teeth, many people are now choosing Invisalign instead. Invisalign treatment is a popular option that uses clear plastic aligners instead of metal hardware. Invisalign has the […]