Full and Partial Dentures

For patients who have lost all or most of their teeth, dentures are a great option for replacement. Dentures will allow patients to eat and speak normally again. Dr. Dennis Morehart provides patients in our Enid, OK dental practice with full and partial dentures to repair smiles and improve facial structure.

Dentures are a new set of teeth that are able to be taken out. Whether all of the teeth are missing or just most of them, Dr. Morehart has options. Dentures make it possible to eat and speak normally again. They bring your smile back and can even improve your smile. In addition, when teeth are lost, the facial muscles sag and make a person appear older than they are. Dentures keep these muscles in place and retain the shape of the face.

Dr. Morehart offers full and partial dentures. Partial dentures are able to be utilized when there are a few teeth left that can serve as a base for the dentures. Full dentures are able to be applied conventionally or immediately for our patients’ convenience. The benefit to immediate dentures is that there will be no time spent without teeth (if extractions are necessary), however in the future they will need to be re-fit. When gums heal from extractions, they tend to shrink and change shape.

If you are looking to repair your smile and regain confidence talking, laughing, and eating, consider dentures. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS here in Enid, OK, call us at (580) 237-2213 or visit our website, www.eniddentalcare.com. 

Gum Grafting in Enid, OK

Gum disease can cause some damage to gums that cannot heal on its own. When gums recede, they can cause pain and must be corrected for the health of the gums and the teeth they hold. Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS performs gum grafts right here in our Enid, OK dental practice for those who need additional gum tissue added to an area.

Gum grafting takes tissue from the roof of the mouth and moves it down to where additional tissue is needed. Sometimes when gum disease progresses far enough, it will create deep pockets in the gums which recedes the gum line. Exposed tooth root can cause pain and sensitivity, as well as put the future of the tooth in jeopardy. If untreated, the tooth root can become decayed or eventually lead to the tooth falling out. Gum grafting is needed to repair the natural state of the gums so they can do their job correctly.

Dr. Morehart will cut tissue from the roof of the mouth or an area of the gums where there is excess tissue and he will transfer it down to the area where gums are needed. The tissue is stitched into place and over time, they will grow and heal into a natural gum line.

If you are experiencing sensitive teeth due to exposed tooth root, schedule a consultation with skilled and experienced Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS of Enid, OK. To schedule, call us at (580) 237-2213 or visit our website, www.eniddentalcare.com.

Braces for Straightening Teeth in Enid, OK

A great smile and a healthy mouth go hand-in-hand with straight teeth. Straight teeth are a major desire for many. This is why Dr. Dennis Morehart offers braces to his patients at his Enid, OK dental practice.

Braces are a teeth straightening procedure that works by applying metal bracing to the teeth, providing continuous pressure. The continuous pressure over time moves the teeth into the desired position. Dr. Morehart comes up with a step by step plan so that each movement is in the right direction.

Braces have been around for a long time, but they have continuously changed and advanced. Today’s braces are made of super-strong metal alloys. Metal brackets are bonded to the front of teeth and a metal wire is clipped into the brackets which apply pressure into a certain direction set by Dr. Morehart. The wire is changed out about every four weeks. The duration for wearing braces varies with each case, however it is usually somewhere between one and three years.

If you are considering straightening your teeth, come find out if braces are right for you. To learn more about braces or to schedule a consultation here in our Enid, OK dental practice, contact Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS by calling (580) 237-2213 or by visiting our website, www.eniddentalcare.com.