What Is a Smile Makeover?

February 29, 2012

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As February turns into March, warmer weather is on the way. And with this warmer weather comes thoughts of heading outdoors and enjoying the sunshine.

There are a lot of ways you can prepare for this welcome change, and one of them is with a smile makeover from Dr. Carmen’s Norman dental office.

What is a smile makeover, exactly?

It’s a combination of cosmetic dentistry services designed to help you achieve your brightest, most dazzling smile possible.

When planning a smile makeover, Dr. Carmen will take a range of factors into consideration, including aspects like tooth color, tooth length, tooth alignment, and tooth integrity.

Based on what we find from a thorough oral exam, we can then recommend which services we think will benefit you the most. For some, that may just be teeth whitening. For others, we may recommend a combination of two or more services, like teeth whitening and porcelain veneers.

Are you ready to get started on a smile makeover for this spring or summer? Call our office to schedule a consultation. Dr. Carmen serves patients from Norman, Moore, the University of Oklahoma, and beyond.  During your visit, we’d be happy to answer any questions you might have about our services and how they can help you boost your smile.

Choose Dental Implant Dentures from Dr. Carmen Instead of Dentures

December 12, 2011

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Do you need to replace either your top or bottom teeth with a row of full dentures? If so, have you considered choosing implant-supported dentures over traditional dentures?

While traditional dentures can help patients improve their appearance and even enjoy improvements in functionality, there are three reasons why you should ask Dr. Carmen if implant-supported dentures are right for you.

First, implant-supported dentures can provide you stronger, more natural bite than is possible with traditional dentures. Making this possible is the natural bonding process that occurs between your implants and your jaw over time as they gradually take on the job that your natural tooth roots previously had.

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Sedation Dentistry Is Not Just For Anxiety

October 6, 2011

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What comes to mind when you think of sedation dentistry? Typically, it’s dental anxiety, which is the number one reason millions of Americans avoid the dentist each year.

But dental anxiety isn’t the only reason patients may want to consider sedation dentistry from Dr. Carmen’s Norman dental office. For some patients, a sensitive gag reflex could be what’s standing in the way of a healthier, stronger smile. With sedation dentistry, though, patients can look forward to enjoying comfortable care at last.

Likewise, for patients who may suffer from neck or back pain and have trouble sitting for long periods of time, sedation dentistry can help. But with IV sedation, we can make it possible for you to sleep comfortably through your appointment, allowing Dr. Carmen to finish more work in less time than it would ordinarily take without sedation dentistry.

It’s also possible for sedation dentistry to help patients who may not be affected by local anesthetics, easing anxieties about pain. You’ll feel so relaxed that your appointment will feel like it only took a few moments.

Still Have Questions? Call Us Today!

Dr. Carmen would be happy to answer any questions you might have about sedation dentistry. Call our Norman office today to schedule your consultation visit. Dr. Carmen serves patients from Moore, the University of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma, and surrounding areas.

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