Veneers

Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS provides veneers to patients who desire to aesthetically enhance their smile. Veneers are routinely used to fix teeth that are discolored, worn down, chipped or broken, and can transform a smile in just a few visits to the office. To determine if you are a candidate for veneers, you will need to visit Dr. Morehart for a dental exam.

Veneers are thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials that are designed to cover the front surface of teeth. Though veneers are usually used to treat cosmetic issues, they have restorative benefits as well. This is because they protect the teeth and may eliminate the need for more extensive treatment in the future. Veneers are irreversible, so it’s important to relay any questions you have about the process to Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS. He will assure that you are comfortable with your overall decision.

If you have questions or concerns regarding veneers, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn about services we provide at our practice, visit www.eniddentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS in Enid, OK, call 580-237-2213. 

Brush Before Bed

Bad habits are hard to break and good habits can be hard to start. Think about how long your day is and the foods you are consuming at work or on-the-go. Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS understands that his patients lead busy lives, but he hopes that each of them is taking care of their dental health throughout the day. It’s recommended to brush your teeth at two times a day, one being before bed.

Every time we eat a meal, the bacteria reside and feast on the leftover food particles. Just like every other living organism, these bacteria excrete waste. This waste is highly acidic and attacks tooth enamel causing cavities. Brushing your teeth before bed can reduce the yucky feeling that morning breath leaves behind. If you’re too exhausted to brush before bed, leave a toothbrush in the nightstand because even a little cleaning goes a long way.

If you have questions or concerns regarding oral hygiene or dental health, please give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn about services we provide at our practice, visit www.eniddentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS in Enid, OK, call 580-237-2213. 

Cleaning a Fixed Bridge

Bridges are one of the most reliable means of restoring teeth, but they require patients to learn a new way of caring for their oral health in order to get the maximal benefit. We highly value patient satisfaction and preventive care at Enid Dental Care, so we want to ensure our patients know all the tools that are available to them.

The gap in between the bridge and the gum line needs to be cleaned in a similar manner to the gaps between teeth. Some floss manufacturers make floss with stiffened tips so it can be pushed through the gap, but normal floss can be pulled through the gap with a tool called a threader. Similar in appearance to a soft sewing needle, threaders are used to pull floss over or under orthodontic wires and work the same way with bridges.

Some makers of electric toothbrushes and water picks also make tips for their devices which are designed for use on implants. Implant-supported bridges tend to have a larger gap, which allows larger food particles to get trapped but also allows for the use of larger brushes to dislodge them. A Christmas tree brush can be mounted on the end of a normal-sized toothbrush handle for this purpose.

Dr. Dennis Morehart, Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, operates Enid Dental Care at 2411 Heritage Trail, Ste #4, Enid, Oklahoma, 73703. To schedule an appointment, call 580-237-2213 or visit EnidDentalCare.com and fill out a contact sheet.