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Flossing Tips From Our Dentist In OKC
February 15, 2017
Dentist OKC: Are You Flossing Properly?
Let’s be honest, flossing properly is actually a bit more tricky than you’d think. Are you doing it properly? Many people wonder whether they are flossing correctly, often enough, and with the correct flossing instrument. If you’re tired of feeling ashamed and getting lectured by your dental hygienist at every dental appointment, this post is for you! It may seem like a daunting task to get your hands all the way in the back or to apply a proper technique, but with some help you may be able to pull it off. Our dentist in OKC is here to provide you with flossing tips!
Dentist OKC: Offering A Healthy Mouth For Valentine’s Day
February 8, 2017
Dentist OKC: Providing Clean, Kissable Mouths For Valentine’s Day
It’s almost that special time of year again when everyone wonders what to get that someone special for Valentine’s Day. Here’s a news flash; not everyone wants a box of chocolates, toys, or a bouquet of flowers this February. Our dentist in OKC understands! Whether you’re giving a 5 year old, your spouse, or your significant other a special Valentine’s Day surprise, chances are you may share a kiss or two. While retailers love to push their traditional gifts upon you, most of you would be far more impressed with something more intimate and what’s more important than having a healthy mouth when you’re giving out kisses?
Dentist OKC: It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month!
February 1, 2017
Dentist OKC: February 2017 & Dental Health
The month of February is known by the American Dental Association and the ADA Foundation as National Children’s Dental Health Month. In this month we, at Bluff Creek Dental, recognize the importance of promoting good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers, and many others. Of course, our dentist in OKC encourages healthy oral hygiene all year long, but bringing awareness to this year’s slogan is something we advocate.
Why Are Dental Sealants Placed On Teeth?
January 18, 2017
Reasons For Dental Sealants
From the moment teeth start growing in they are exposed to many things that can do damage to them overtime. The chewing surfaces of the molar and premolar teeth have grooves in them, known as fissures. These small spaces make teeth more susceptible to decay as plaque can easily accumulate in these areas. While fluoride toothpaste is recommended to help prevent the decay, dental sealants actually takes protection to a new level. In fact, our dentist in OKC makes use of these dental sealants to provide a smooth covering over the fissures.
The Importance Of Getting An Oral Cancer Examination
January 11, 2017
Why You Would Need Oral Cancer Examinations
There’s never a good time in someone’s life for them to receive the news that they have cancer of any kind. According to American Cancer Society more than 30,000 cases of oral cancer diagnosed each year and over 7,000 of those cases result in the patient’s death. With such a high number of oral cancer cases, do you really want to take the risk? How do you know if you should get checked out? Today, our dentist in OKC will provide you with some information to help you make that determination.
Fixed Bridges To Restore Your Smile
January 4, 2017
Dental Restorations: Fixed Bridges
The reality is that not everyone’s teeth are perfect as sometimes missing teeth cause gaps. Thus, dental restorations are available to help replace missing teeth and make people more confident about their smiles. Our dentist in OKC has a lot of experience with crafting fixed dental bridges.
Dentist OKC: Repairing A Dislodged Tooth
December 21, 2016
Dentist OKC: Helping With Dental Emergencies
You can attempt to prevent wrestling or normal kid behavior all you want, but there may be times when accidents occur regardless. Traumatic dental injuries often occur in accidents or sports-related injuries, but sometimes something like a dislodged tooth can happen from roughhousing. Children are often known for being rambunctious and this activity can be the cause for less frequent, but more severe injuries such as a dislodged tooth which may simply be loosened. When it comes to treating this dental emergency our dentist in OKC is prepared!
Dentist OKC: Saving Teeth From Holiday Treats
December 14, 2016
Dentist OKC: Approach To Holiday Sweets
We know this time of year the holiday favorites are going to everywhere you look. It may be hard to say no to those sweet, tasty treats and we’re not here to preach and tell you not to enjoy them. What our dentist in OKC will do, however; is provide you some tips for saving your teeth from becoming the victims of those holiday treats.
Dentist OKC: The Possible Removal Of Wisdom Teeth
December 7, 2016
Dentist OKC: When Wisdom Teeth Become Problematic
Third molars, also known as “wisdom teeth” are usually the last teeth that appear. The science varies on when they usually grow for most people. As our dentist in OKC will tell you, the truth is it’s just a matter of when it happens for you. Some people get their wisdom teeth at a young age, while some others get them in adulthood. If you don’t grow any, then you have nothing to worry about as this is just something that doesn’t happen for every person. The problem for those that do have them comes along when pain due to crowding or impacted wisdom teeth occurs.
Spring Creek Elementary STEM And Teacher Appreciation Assembly
November 21, 2016
Recognizing Greatness Through STEM
Bluff Creek Dental loves helping out in the community, especially with educational programs. So, when an opportunity presented itself to do so, Dr. Crowley just couldn’t say no to being able to recognize a wonderful teacher and give the students at a local school a bit of educational fun.
Dr. Crowley connected with Mad Science to organize a highly entertaining STEM assembly on the afternoon of November 18th, 2016 at 2pm for students at Spring Creek Elementary School in Edmond, OK. The STEM assembly was conducted by Morgan Davis deemed “Professor Elemental”.
The theme of the STEM assembly focused on “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math” principles, but with thrilling science experiments and verbiage that the children could easily grasp. The underlying message of these assemblies was “Up, Up, and Away” as each experiment sought to teach children to dream so big that they could metaphorically be taken up, up, and away.
As intended by the Mad Science company, the students were also encouraged to find science interesting, see it as adventurous, and even be intrigued enough to want to pursue STEM related careers when they grow up.
Professor Elemental made the show very special by continuing to call upon random volunteer students from each grade level to the stage to help with various experiments. The twist came at the end of each show where the unsuspecting teacher was called upon the stage to help with the final experiment.
Randi Eckman (4th grade teacher) was called to help. She had no idea that in the end she would be awarded with a $50 gift card to Amazon and a Certificate Of Appreciation for all of her hard work which was presented by Dr. Crowley on behalf of Bluff Creek Dental. Finally, to give everyone the opportunity to practice their very own science experiments, as a parting gift, Dr. Crowley gave the school a big book of science experiments to keep in the school library.