Teeth Whitening

Many people desire a fresh, bright smile. With personal habits like drinking coffee, tea, or eating other foods that can stain, keeping those pearly whites bright can be a struggle. Here at Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS we have been helping our patients whiten their teeth and restore the brilliant smile they long for using a custom tray whitening system.

Dr. Morehart will first make an impression of your teeth so that the whitening trays are as effective to your unique teeth as they can be. Once the tray is ready, Dr. Morehart will show you how to place them and make sure you have instructions to carry you throughout the process. For a period of a few days, you will fill the trays with the whitening gel and place them for a short time. When the process is complete, depending on the original shade of your teeth, results can be four to eight shades whiter! Your smile is often the first thing someone notices about you. Whitening your teeth is an investment in your confidence and in your everyday life.

If you are interested in restoring the beautiful and bold smile you desire, visit Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS at his Enid, OK dental practice. For more information about the whitening trays, call (580) 237-2213 or visit our website, www.eniddentalcare.com. Schedule an appointment with us today!

Inlays and Onlays

If you have heard someone use the term partial crown, they are talking about inlays and onlays, which our dentist Dr. Dennis Morehart provides. Inlays and onlays are a dental procedure performed to strengthen a tooth and prevent damage if it is weakened and at risk of breaking. It is a less invasive procedure than covering a tooth with a crown completely. An inlay is used when there is damage and it must be placed partially inside the tooth, while an onlay goes right on top of a tooth that doesn’t have as much damage to the cusps of the tooth.

Before placing inlays and onlays, we must first remove any decayed portions of the tooth. Then, an impression is made and sent to a lab where the inlay or onlay is made. In approximately 2-3 weeks, the restoration is complete and can be bonded to the tooth. We do this with very strong cement for a stable hold. Inlays and onlays last about the same time as crowns, which is approximately 10-15 years. The better a patient takes care of their teeth, the longer it lasts.

To learn more about getting inlays and onlays, call us at (580) 237-2213 or visit www.eniddentalcare.com for more information about Dr. Dennis Morehart and his Enid, OK dental practice.

Bad Breath

Bad breath is something our patients often experience, and is one of the common things they ask us about at our practice. Quite often, having bad breath, also called halitosis, is the result of decay and can be remedied with proper cleanings and periodontal health.

Dr. Dennis Morehart offers a variety of dental services that help clean the patient’s mouth. Whether that means a regular cleaning, treating gum disease, or providing tips and suggestions for improving their halitosis, we help patients find better self-confidence.

In general, bad breath can be caused by a number of things, including:

• Failing to brush and floss regularly


• Smoking cigarettes


• Not drinking enough water


• Suffering from dry mouth


• Taking certain medications

During the first dental visit, we determine the root cause of the bad breath. This helps guide us in the right direction for the best treatment options. In some cases, it is simply a matter of a deep cleaning, while other patients need treatment for periodontal disease. If you are struggling with bad breath in Enid, OK call Dr. Dennis Morehart to schedule an appointment for a professional cleaning and check-up.

Digital Panorex

Here at our Enid, OK General Dentsitry, we utilize advanced technology for a variety of diagnostic and dental procedures, including the Panorex digital imaging system. Panorex is an imaging machine that can identify a wide range of issues with the teeth, gums and bone that traditional x-rays are not able to find. We use this technology to aid in diagnosing orthodontic and dental problems while also looking at the overall structure of the teeth and mouth.

Patients who come into our office to use the Panorex will go through the following steps:

1. The patient comes into our office and sits on the Panorex chair

2. Their chin rests on a small ledge on the machine, while we position it properly

3. The Panorex machine rotates around their head at a 360-degree angle

By orbiting the head at 360 degrees, in about 20 seconds, the machine captures high quality images of the teeth, gums, head, bones and sinuses. With these images, Dr. Dennis Morehart is able to make sure the patient’s teeth are functioning as they could, as well as finding reasons for pain or other issues the patient is experiencing.

Visit our Enid, OK office to take advantage of this innovative imaging technology! For more information about Dr. Dennis Morehart and the services he offers at his practice, visit www.eniddentacare.com or call (580) 237-2213 to schedule an appointment. 

Veneers

If you’re unhappy with the way your teeth look, veneers are an effective method for reshaping and redesigning your smile. Whether your teeth have stains, gaps, crack, chips or other issues, you can get the smile you’ve always wanted with veneers. Veneers are thin, ceramic shells that cover the existing tooth structure in your mouth, and we can use them to transform your smile.

Having veneers placed usually only takes two to three visits. During the first visit, Dr. Dennis Morehart will discuss the shape and look of the smile you want to accomplish, and then we will prepare your teeth. Dr. Morehart prepares teeth for veneers by removing some of the enamel on the surface of your teeth. The amount of enamel that is removed will be nearly equal to the thickness of the veneers. This ensures that your smile will still feel natural and not bulky after the procedure.

Once the enamel has been removed, Dr. Morehart takes an impression of your mouth so that the veneers can be fabricated to fit your existing teeth. This fabrication process takes between 10 to 14 days and is done in a laboratory of the highest standards. You will be provided with temporary veneers during your wait. Then the final veneers are bonded to your teeth to create an attractive smile that looks and feels natural.

To learn more about veneers with Dr. Dennis Morehart in Enid, OK, call (580) 237-2213 or visit www.eniddentalcare.com.