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
Dangers of Mercury Fillings from Your Dentist in Oklahoma City
April 13, 2016
Metal dental amalgam fillings have been commonly used in dentistry for decades, however, with recent studies proving the dangers of the fillings due to toxins, we are now replacing amalgam fillings daily. Amalgam fillings are made with a material that’s roughly 43-54 percent mercury, giving them a silver appearance. While these fillings are generally considered to be safe by many, the fillings release mercury vapor into your body, causing an accumulation of mercury exposure overtime. As your family dentist in Oklahoma City, Grand Dental Studio has everything you need to know about mercury fillings and the toxins they release.
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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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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.