You know the importance of visiting your dentist twice a year to protect your amazing smile, but sometimes your professional and family schedules make it difficult. Trying to schedule an appointment within traditional dental office hours that are convenient for your already busy schedule is a challenge. As Grand Dental Studio, we understand that challenge. We don’t want to see you put your oral health at risk due to schedule conflictions. This is why we’ve now extended our office hours to include Saturdays. Now, you’re able to choose an Oklahoma City dentist that offers the schedule flexibility you need to make oral health a priority.
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Your Oklahoma City Dentist is Now Open on Saturday
May 7, 2016
It’s Oral Cancer Awareness Month!
April 25, 2016
Did you know that April is oral cancer awareness month? We’re doing our part here at Grand Dental Studio by reminding our patients that an annual screening is recommended for early detection of the disease. Have you had an oral cancer screening from Dr.’s Kirk, Henry and McNair, your dentists in Oklahoma City? Make it a priority this April — especially if you’ve got one of the risk factors for oral cancer. Keep reading to learn what they are, and how you can schedule your screening today!
Family Dentist in OKC Talks Dental Hygiene
March 15, 2016
You wouldn’t let your car go more than six months without an oil change, so why do so many adults let their oral maintenance go ignored? Preventive dental care is an investment just like anything else, and the healthy, beautiful smile you get in exchange couldn’t be more valuable. But good dental health is about more than brushing, right? Indeed it is. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about dental hygiene from your family dentist in Oklahoma City, Dr. Michael Kirk.
Prevent Oral Cancer – Visit Your Family Dentist in Oklahoma City
December 11, 2015
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, the most effective way to control oral cancer is to diagnose and treat the disease in its earliest stages. This is likely no surprise. At Grand Dental Studio, our dentists and team are dedicated to offering patients superior preventive dentistry. That starts with great at-home hygiene and regular six month visits. When your dentist is familiar with your oral health history as well as family, environmental, and behavioral risk factors, he or she is more likely to diagnose oral cancer before it causes significant damage. Oral cancer symptoms are subtle and often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed by doctors who are less familiar with patients. Maintaining regular preventive dentistry checkups at Grand Dental Studio is one of the best ways to prevent oral cancer and other detrimental dental health concerns.
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Family Dentist, OKC Reminds You to Use Dental Benefits
November 4, 2015
Can you believe it’s already November? This time of year always sneaks up on us. Before you know it we’ll be getting ready to celebrate the start of 2016, and that also means the end of your dental benefits for 2015. That’s right — you’ve paid for those benefits all year long, but any money remaining in your account or within your limit won’t roll over for next year’s dental treatments. Keep reading to learn more about how you can make the most out of your dental insurance before the year’s end, then schedule your appointment with Dr. Michael Kirk, the family dentist in Oklahoma City, before it’s too late!
You’ve Earned Your Dental Benefits: Now Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em
It’s hard to keep up with the rules of any insurance plan, and it certainly hasn’t gotten any easier lately. That’s why Grand Dental Studio wants to remind you that most dental plans expire at the end of the year. If you’ve got a flex or health savings account, any money that’s left in your name will be forfeited. And as for regular insurance plans, if you haven’t reached your maximum yearly allowance, or the money you’re entitled to each year, you’ll lose that, too. Come 2016, you’ll have to meet another deductible — and because insurance plans are always changing, it could be higher than ever.
It’s simple. Use your 2015 dental benefits before it’s too late — or lose them entirely.
Here are some steps you can take in order to maximize on this year’s dental insurance.
- Call your insurance provider and find out how much you have left to spend in 2015 — and verify that these benefits are on a calendar year. Very few dental plans work on a fiscal year, but some do.
- Find out what dental treatments your insurance covers. Most offer only preventive treatments, but sometimes cosmetic services are covered, too.
- Once you fully understand everything about your 2015 benefits, call to schedule an appointment for you and the whole family at Grand Dental Studio. Your Oklahoma City dentist will help you save money — and you’ll get healthy teeth in return.
Take Advantage of Your Dental Benefits for Your Oral Health
Using your dental benefits before they expire isn’t only good for your budget — it’s also crucial for your oral health. Twice annual visits to the dentist include a dental exam, a thorough cleaning and x-rays, too. These preventive steps are vital to maintaining healthy teeth, and are also usually 100 percent covered by your dental insurance. Catching signs of decay or other problems while they’re small saves you a lot of time, pain and money overall.
Don’t forget that December is the busiest month for Grand Dental Studio, so don’t wait — contact us to schedule your appointment today!
Your Family Dentist Oklahoma City Offers Best Dental Experience
October 5, 2015
At Grand Dental Studio, Dr. Michael Kirk and Dr. Janice Henry are committed to providing patients like you with Oklahoma’s Best Dental Experience™. That means making sure that from the moment you first call our office, you feel welcome, heard and at ease with our whole team. Because visiting the dentist doesn’t have to be a chore, or something you dread — and we believe it shouldn’t be. Read on to learn how Grand Dental Studio in Oklahoma City is committed to providing you with nothing short of excellence in dentistry.
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Back to School with the Family Dentist Oklahoma City Trusts
August 3, 2015
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Back to school! New notebooks, new pencils and crayons, new school shoes. As you squeeze in the last lazy days of summer—and before the kids are off for another year of learning and growth—be sure to bring your children in to see Dr. Michael Kirk, Dr. Janice Henry and their friendly team of dental hygienists and dental assistants at Grand Dental Studio in Oklahoma City, OK. A dental checkup with the family dentist 73118 residents have come to rely on will ensure that your kids head back to school with smiles that are healthy and happy.
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Grand Dental Studio: The Family Dentist Oklahoma City, OK, Trusts
May 7, 2015
Taking care of your family isn’t only a matter of doing a lot, it also requires thought and planning. What’s for dinner tonight? To answer this question, you have to think about what to serve and what to buy at the grocery store. Your son has softball practice tomorrow after school. Better make sure his uniform is clean. This weekend is your daughter’s birthday. Are the plans set and the party favors ready? Just thinking about all there is to do can be tiring!
One thing you don’t have to think about is your family’s dental health. Just schedule an appointment with Dr. Michael K. Kirk or Dr. Janice Henry at Grand Dental Studio—the family dentist Oklahoma City, OK, turns to for a comprehensive menu of general dentistry services—and we’ll take it from there. From exams and cleanings to TMJ therapy and gum disease therapy, we have the treatment that you or a family member need to enjoy a smile that is healthy and attractive.
Exams and Cleanings
The cornerstone of family dentistry is a dental checkup. In keeping with the recommendation of the American Dental Association, Dr. Kirk encourages his patients to schedule checkups every six months. At these regular visits, Dr. Kirk and his staff of dental hygienists and assistants will clean your teeth and carefully check for any signs of tooth decay. When necessary, we’ll take digital x-rays to find decay that may be hiding in between teeth or just below the surface. In addition, we’ll evaluate the health of your gums and other soft tissue. We’ll conduct an oral cancer screening and check for symptoms of temporomandibular (TMJ) disorder.
Of course, if a problem is discovered, then family dentist Dr. Kirk will want to treat as soon as possible. For example, a small cavity can be repaired with a tooth-colored filling—a much more practical and less expensive option than allowing decay to spread and necessitate more extensive treatment. Likewise, if a tooth is cracked, we can preserve the tooth with a dental crown that is both strong and natural-looking.
Fluoride Treatment and Dental Sealants
For the youngest members of your family, Dr. Kirk will likely recommend a fluoride treatment and dental sealants. Children sometimes have trouble adequately brushing and flossing, so these treatments can be helpful.
Fluoride is a mineral that has been proven to strengthen teeth’s enamel, the first line of defense in the battle against tooth decay. At Grand Dental Studio, we offer fluoride rinses in a number of tasty flavors. With one quick swish around the mouth, your kids’ teeth will have a better chance of staying healthy.
Dental sealants form a protective barrier between teeth and decay-causing bacteria. Food particles and debris can easily hide in deeply grooved and pitted molars. Sealants start out as a liquid that is applied to your children’s back teeth and then dried with a curing light. Once hardened, dental sealants form a solid shield against cavities.
Call Our Office Today
Schedule an appointment with the family dentist Oklahoma City, OK, depends on for complete and professional family dentistry services. Grand Dental Studio proudly serves patients from the surrounding communities of Midwest City, Deer Creek, Yukon, Edmond, Moore, Nichols Hills, and other neighboring areas.
Grand Dental Studio FREE First Visit™ in Oklahoma City, OK
April 7, 2015
Research studies have proven that there is an undeniable link between your oral health and your overall health. The same bacteria that can damage your teeth and gums are able to migrate to other parts of the body, possibly causing health problems that include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, orthopedic implant failure, and pneumonia and kidney disease. Yet, recent statistics show that only some 50 percent of Oklahomans visit the dentist regularly. At Grand Dental Studio in Oklahoma City, OK, we want all Oklahomans to visit the dentist. With this in mind, Dr. Michael Kirk and his staff are offering a FREE First Visit.
At your Grand Dental Studio FREE First Visit, Dr. Kirk, his dental hygienists and dental assistants will, of course, thoroughly clean your teeth and remove any plaque buildup, which is the precursor to periodontal disease. In the early stage, periodontal disease is known as gingivitis, the commonly recognized symptom of which is gum bleeding when you brush or floss your teeth. As the disease advances to become periodontitis, symptoms may include swollen gums, bad breath and loose teeth. You can avoid this condition with the Grand Dental Studio FREE First Visit.
Beyond this thorough cleaning and evaluation of the health of your gums, at your Free First Visit we will carefully examine each of your teeth for any signs of tooth decay. If found, then Dr. Kirk will likely recommend a tooth-colored filling to repair the tooth and maintain your white smile. Without treatment, a small cavity can grow and necessitate a more complex—and more expensive—therapy, such as root canal, a porcelain onlay or crown for more extensive decay, or even tooth extraction. Unfortunately, a small cavity left untreated can destroy an entire tooth and spread to surrounding teeth.
Likewise, a cracked tooth can cause pain or break off and create additional problems. Your FREE First Visit also includes x-rays, so we will be able to detect any hidden spots of decay or infection below the gum line that would otherwise be unapparent to the naked eye.
Your Partners in Dental Health
At your FREE First Visit, we’ll also help your take better care of your teeth at home by showing you how to properly brush and floss in order for your hygiene routine to have the most beneficial results. For example, did you know that you should be using a soft toothbrush when you brush your teeth and that a thorough brushing lasts at least two full minutes? If you have any questions for us about your oral health, we’ll be glad to answer them at your Grand Dental Studio FREE First Visit.
Schedule an Appointment Today
To schedule your FREE First Visit, call the office of Grand Dental Studio in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Kirk and his gentle hygienists are waiting to treat you and your family to our professional and compassionate care. We proudly serve patients from the surrounding communities of Midwest City, Deer Creek, Yukon, Edmond, Moore, Nichols Hills, and other neighboring areas.
OKC Pediatric Dentistry Advice to Protect Your Child’s Dental Health
January 5, 2015
Oral Health Is Important at Every Age and Every Stage. Encouraging your child to practice proper oral health care and keeping up with their pediatric dentistry checkups, will go a long way to ensure their dental health today, and for the rest of their lives. Make your child’s next pediatric dental appointment with Dr. Kirk and the family friendly team at Grand Dental Studio today. Dr. Kirk is a highly qualified family dentist. Grand Dental Studios proudly serves patients of all ages throughout OKC, Midwest City, Deer Creek, Yukon, Edmond, Moore, Nichols Hills, and the surrounding communities.
How Do Pediatric Dentistry Appointments Protect Your Child’s Smile?
- Regular dental cleanings will prevent decay and promote a lifetime of healthy dental behavior.
- Regular dental cleanings can help your child prevent gum disease and the loss of their permanent teeth.
- Regular dental cleanings remove the decay causing tartar that can’t be removed by brushing alone.
- Regular dental cleanings get rid of stains that can’t be removed with brushing and flossing.
- Regular dental checkups will ensure that malocclusion issues are addressed in the earliest stages.
- Dr. Kirk can protect your child’s teeth from decay with dental sealants and fluoride treatments.
Seven Pediatric Dentistry Tips to Promote Your Child’s Healthy Smile
- Make sure your child uses fluoride based toothpaste for maximum protection from dental decay.
- Use only a pea-sized dab of toothpaste for children aged 3-6, and only slightly more for older children.
- Teach your child to spit out and not swallow toothpaste when they’re done brushing.
- For children under 3, start brushing their teeth with a children’s toothbrush and no more than a grain of rice sized quantity of fluoride toothpaste.
- Teach your child to place the toothbrush at an angle against their gums as they brush.
- Teach your child to move the brush back and forth in short, gentle strokes.
- Teach your child to always brush the front, back, and top of their teeth.
OKC Pediatric Dentistry Appointments
Be proactive with your child’s dental health. Make an appointment with Dr. Kirk for your child’s dental checkup and cleaning today. Dr. Kirk is a trusted pediatric dentistry expert. Grand Dental Studio proudly serves families daily throughout OKC, Midwest City, Deer Creek, Yukon, Edmond, Moore, Nichols Hills, and nearby cities.