What Services Make Up a Smile Makeover?

There’s no one answer to that. A smile makeover can include anything from porcelain veneers or Lumineers to Invisalign clear braces and teeth whitening, among others. All it will take for Dr. Brooks to decide which one is right for you is a simple consultation visit.

During your visit to our Oklahoma City office, he’ll thoroughly examine your teeth and talk with you about how you’d like your smile to look. Based on the results of all this, we can begin planning the smile makeover treatment that will give you exactly the results you’ve been dreaming of.

Want to Find Out More?

Call our office today if you’d like to learn more about smile makeovers or if you’d like to go ahead and schedule your visit with Dr. Brooks. Our office is perfectly situated to serve patients from Edmond and the greater Oklahoma City area.

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Foregoing regular checkups, though, can lead to a buildup of bacteria and plaque, two major causes of gum disease. And gum disease, as more and more studies are showing, can be linked to a variety of problems in the body as a whole, including heart disease, Alzheimer’s, stroke, and diabetic complications.

But dental anxiety doesn’t have to keep you from the care your smile deserves. With sedation dentistry from Dr. Brooks’ Oklahoma City office, you can have a visit unlike any you’ve ever had before.

Here’s How It Works

Prior to your appointment, you’ll just need to take a small pill that Dr. Brooks prescribes for you. Once you’ve arrived at our office-with a friend or family member driving you, of course-your mind and body will be completely relaxed and you’ll be ready for your appointment.

Because you’ll feel so relaxed, your entire visit will feel as though it’s only taken a moment, when in reality, Dr. Brooks may have completed several time-consuming procedures.

One thing to keep in mind, though, is that oral sedation wears off gradually, so you’ll need your friend or family member’s help getting home afterwards. But the good news is that when your sedation wears off, your memories of your appointment will be pleasant and your smile will be back on track.

Contact Us Today To Schedule Your Appointment

Dr. Brooks’ Oklahoma City office serves patients from Edmond and the greater Oklahoma City area. If you have any questions about how sedation dentistry works or you’d like to set up a consultation visit, give us a call today.

We’ve all heard how various mouthwashes and toothbrushes can help us prevent gingivitis (the first stage of gum disease), but what you don’t tend to hear outside of your dentist’s office is that even consistently brushing and rinsing twice a day isn’t enough. Semi-annual visits to your dentist for professional hygiene treatments, and (perhaps most importantly) flossing daily are absolutely vital to warding off this all too commonly diagnosed disease. Conservative estimates indicate that at least 80 percent of the population has some form of gum disease, yet most of us don’t realize the seriousness of the issue… or the simplicity of its prevention.

Floss is Your Friend

One myth many people buy into is that bleeding gums are caused by flossing or brushing too hard. So they elect not to floss anymore, worried that they might be damaging their gums (also laziness… lots of people don’t floss because they’re lazy… but that’s a whole other issue).  However, the truth is, if your gums bleed when you floss, it’s most likely because bacterial plaque has begun to irritate your gums, and when you finally do pick up the floss, you aggravate that irritation.

While it’s understandable that the bleeding might scare you away from continuing, this is precisely the reason you need to power through and establish flossing as a serious part of your daily dental routine. The longer you keep up the habit, the fewer bacteria will be present and the healthier your gums will be, until eventually the bleeding stops entirely.

Keep ‘em To Yourself

There are many reasons flossing should be firmly implanted into your daily oral health care, but if for no other reason… floss to save your teeth from leaving you forever. The relationship between a man (or woman) and his or her teeth should be a long-lasting one. But gum disease causes bone loss, and because your jaw bone is the foundation of your teeth, as it deteriorates, the less sturdy that foundation becomes. When enough bone loss occurs, your tooth (or teeth) has no other option but to fall right out of your mouth. And the worst part is, if you’ve experienced this kind of bone loss, you will most likely not even be a candidate for dental implants to replace that missing tooth (or teeth).

If you take anything away from this… please floss. Floss to save your teeth. And schedule semi-annual checkups and hygiene treatments so Dr. Brooks can keep a close eye on the health of your teeth and gums and do his part to keep your mouth healthy and free from gum disease. To schedule an appointment with us, contact our Oklahoma City office today.

Try BreathRX.

This revolutionary breath-freshening system attacks the heart of the problem… living, waste-producing bacteria. Gross! We know. But it’s the truth… bad breath (or halitosis) is almost always the result of bacteria growing and reproducing and [gulp] emitting gaseous waste between your teeth and in the fissures of your tongue. And, unfortunately, standard toothpastes and mouthwashes simply don’t actually treat the problem. BreathRX is different. Because BreathRX actually kills these bacteria instead of simply trying to wash or brush them away (and probably leaving a significant amount behind).

BreathRX is Our Weapon of Choice in the Fight Against Bad Breath.

In just three simple steps (steps that should already be standard in your daily routine), BreathRX can give you fresh breath you’ll never have to shield from the world.

• Step 1: Brush using BreathRX specially formulated toothpaste.
• Step 2: Scrape using the BreathRX (or any dentist-approved) tongue scraper.
• Step 3: Rinse with BreathRX anti-bacterial, alcohol-free mouthwash.

That’s all it takes. One, two, three… and the bacteria wreaking havoc on the freshness of your breath (and on your social life) are history. To find out more about BreathRX, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Brooks, contact our Oklahoma City office today.

But what if you could straighten your teeth invisibly? What if this could be accomplished in a fraction of the time? With Invisalign clear braces, Dr. Brooks can give you the smile of your dreams in as little as a year using virtually undetectable clear, plastic aligners.

Because Invisalign straightens using smooth plastic aligners molded to fit your teeth snugly instead of metal brackets and wires, patients don’t experience the painful mouth sores and abrasions commonly associated with traditional braces. Most traditional orthodontic appliances can also cause root resorption (the breakdown of the root structure of a tooth), while Invisalign has far less impact on gums and teeth’s supporting tissues.

Invisalign also uses significantly less force, thereby causing less pain during the straightening process. And because Invisalign aligners are removable, it is easy to keep the appliances clean, and brushing and flossing are far more effective. Therefore, Invisalign patients who maintain standard hygiene practices suffer significantly less decay.

It’s no wonder patients everywhere have elected to straighten with Invisalign. To find out more about Invisalign, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Brooks, contact our Oklahoma City office today.

X-rays play an important role in any medical field, but especially dentistry. How else can dentists get such a clear and direct idea of how your smile’s doing? But what sets Dr. Brooks’ Oklahoma City office apart from others is our use of digital radiography.

Like traditional X-rays, digital radiography lets us assess the health of your teeth. But unlike traditional X-rays, digital radiography results in a clearer picture and, more importantly, is safer for our patients.

A Revolutionary Alternative

With digital radiography, patients are exposed to 90% less radiation than with traditional X-rays. What’s more, the entire process is more comfortable, too. Traditional X-rays burden patients with holding negatives in their mouth, but with digital radiography the entire process can be completed with only a tiny sensor.

And whereas traditional X-rays have to be developed with hazardous chemicals, digital X-rays don’t have to be developed at all. Instead, we can access them directly on a monitor attached to your chair, where they can be resized and even highlighted. This lets Dr. Brooks help you understand your oral health in greater detail. And that means you can feel more confident that you’re receiving the care you need.

Your Smile, Up Close

With digital radiography, taking a serious look at your smile has never been safer or more comfortable. To find out more about digital radiography, or to schedule your next appointment with Dr. Brooks, contact our Oklahoma City office today.

Tell Me More About Implant-Retained Dentures!

Not only will implant-retained dentures give you the support you can’t get with suction or adhesives, you may even forget you’re wearing dentures at all. Dr. Brooks will place a few dental implants into your jaw. A natural bonding process occurs between implant and bone, creating the rock-solid support you’ve been missing. Your custom designed denture will simply snap onto the dental implant for a beautiful smile that stays firmly in place.

Putting off dental care even when you can’t see or feel any problems isn’t a good idea. In OKC, Dr. Tim Brooks recommends that you schedule – and attend – regular checkups and hygiene visits. It’s how we monitor your oral health, and how you maintain a great smile.

Three Cheers for Checkups!
During your checkup, Dr. Brooks will evaluate the health and function of every aspect of your smile, including teeth, existing dental work, gums, jaw joint function, and bite alignment. He’ll also perform an oral cancer screening.

By seeing you at six-month intervals in our OKC office, the doctor can keep tabs on and prevent potential issues. For example, dental decay that you can’t yet see or feel will show up on a digital X-ray. Detecting decay in the early stage lets Dr. Brooks administer conservative treatment that lets you retain more of your own natural tooth structure.

Teeth Cleaning: Your Smile will Thank You!
Although brushing and flossing as recommended by the dentist goes a long way toward eliminating the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease, it’s important to have a professional clean your teeth twice a year. (If you need to come in more often, we’ll let you know).

The hygienist will remove decay-causing plaque that stealthily builds up on teeth. Plaque causes acids to form that eat away at healthy teeth and gum tissue. Removing plaque is an important safeguard to maintain good oral health.

Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of the gums that causes serious problems if not addressed. It’s estimated that 70% of tooth loss is caused by gum disease. Our hygiene team is experienced in spotting the signs of gum disease.

Regular checkups and dental cleanings are part of a healthy lifestyle. Call us in OKC today to schedule your appointment. And if you already have one scheduled, keep it!

Dr. Tim Brooks offers full-mouth reconstruction to turn back the clock on dental damage. No matter the cause of your smile’s condition, Dr. Brooks will take a compassionate, conservative approach to renew your smile’s condition and get your oral health back on track.

The Right Steps to a Great Smile
Full-mouth reconstruction involves implementing a series of treatments to restore oral comfort, function, and appearance. Dr. Brooks will determine the underlying cause of your dental problems and determine the right treatments to restore your smile.

Your phased approach to smile restoration may include:

• Resolving gum disease
• Addressing TMJ function
• Extracting irreparably damaged teeth
• Restoring comprised teeth with crowns and/or tooth-colored fillings
• Replacing missing teeth with a fixed bridge or dental implants
• Cosmetically enhancing your smile with teeth whitening, veneers, and/or cosmetic bonding

Reliable Results for a Lasting Smile
Dr. Brooks uses advanced technology, proven methods, and lifelike dental materials for consistent results that last for the long term. He won’t simply apply quick fixes to address immediate concerns. Instead, he’ll administer treatments to resolve your smile’s problems and promote longevity.

A Relaxing Experience
Oral sedation will alleviate any anxiety you may feel about your dental work and provide a relaxing experience. Plus, Dr. Brooks can potentially perform several procedures during a single sedation dentistry appointment, which means you’ll make fewer trips to the dentist to complete your treatment.

Don’t give in to dental damage and neglect. Restore your smile and your life with full-mouth reconstruction from OKC’s Dr. Brooks. Call today to schedule your consultation.

Dr. Brooks is no stranger to helping others. He volunteers his time and effort to organizations that aid the at-risk population in our communities. (Check out Dr. Brooks’ Facebook page for updates on the doctor’s volunteer activities).

Oral Health is Crucial to Overall Wellbeing
Along with OkMOM, Dr. Brooks believes that a healthy smile is vital to a good quality of life. At this year’s 2-day event, held at the Cox Convention Center, the providers expected to treat 800 children and adults per day with services such as fillings, extractions, cleanings, and root canals.

Co-sponsors of the event included the Oklahoma Dental Association, the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Oral Health Foundation, and the Oklahoma Dental Foundation.

An Overwhelming Need
Dr. Brooks participated at last year’s OkMOM event, held in Tulsa. He was amazed at the number of people who needed help and pleased to be of service to those who might otherwise continue to suffer with dental problems.

Alarming Statistics
School-age children lose more than 51 million hours of school each year due to dental-related problems.

Employed adults lose more than 164 million hours of work each year for the same reasons.

Only 40% of children at or near the poverty level had a preventive dental exam in the last year.

Dr. Brooks, OkMOM, and other dental providers and organizations want to change that. Events like the one recently held make an impact and help promote a brighter future for all of us.

For information about OkMOM or to find out how you can help those in our own backyard, call our OKC dental office.