Dr. Carmen Places Crowns in One Visit with CEREC

May 25, 2011

Crowns protect vulnerable teeth from further damage. That means the sooner you can have a one placed, the better. But traditionally, crown placement has taken at least two visits, sometimes more if your temporary crown becomes cracked or broken.

That’s why our Norman office is proud to offer CEREC all-porcelain crowns. Made from durable materials, CEREC crowns can be milled in about an hour and placed in the same visit, meaning you don’t have to worry about a temporary crown—you can leave our office with your new smile that same day.

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Dental Implants from Start to Finish with Dr. Carmen

May 12, 2011

Throughout his career, one of Dr. Carmen’s highest priorities has been to continually expand on his knowledge and experience. One way he’s done this is through comprehensive continuing education courses in implant dentistry. That means if you need dental implants, your entire procedure—from the initial implant placement to the placement of your new crown, bridge, or denture—can be completed in the comfort of our Norman office.

How Dental Implants Work

Implants have been restoring smiles for more than 30 years. Whether you’re missing one tooth or several, implants can help. That’s because, unlike crowns, bridges, or dentures, dental implants restore the support your smile’s been missing. They do this by replacing your root, not just your missing tooth.

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Beat Bruxism and the Daily Grind with a Nightguard from Dr. Carmen

May 2, 2011

We know how stressful life can be. With rush-hour traffic, deadlines at work, bills to pay—it’s enough to leave you grinding your teeth.

But all the pressure and motion can wreak havoc on your smile, damaging your teeth and leaving you with a sore jaw, headaches, or earaches. What’s worse, many who respond to stress by grinding their teeth do it while they’re asleep, leaving them unable to consciously stop.

This painful condition, known as bruxism, can only get worse is left untreated. Worn out jaw muscles and a bite left changed by worn down teeth can contributes to symptoms of TMJ dysfunction. Insomnia, depression, and eating disorders can even become a problem. All of which means, if you think the daily grind is getting to you, it’s time to see Dr. Carmen. With a nightguard from our Norman office you can finally rest easy!

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