One of the most common questions we get from our patients at Reflections Dental Care is “what is tooth decay and how do I know if I have it?” Tooth decay, or a cavity, starts when plaque and bacteria accumulate on or within a tooth. When bacteria eat they produce a byproduct just like when …
When the COVID-19 epidemic began last March, dental clinics closed to everyone except emergency patients. Sitting in your dentist’s chair without your mask on and your mouth wide open for an extended amount of time was viewed as a “moderate risk.” Understandably, this caused many people to put off needed dental care that wasn’t classified …
When expecting a baby, it’s critical to consider the health of both the mother and baby, but the mouth health of the mother is often overlooked in pregnancy. Routine dental care is an important part of a mother’s care while pregnant because the health of her mouth affects her overall health and the health …
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic that began last spring many people delayed routine dental care. What we have learned over the past year though is that there’s more than one way to get sick during the pandemic – you can contract the virus, as millions of Americans have, or you can get sick due to …
If going to the dentist gives you anxiety you are not alone, and we want to help you to not feel this way! At Reflections Dental Care in Oklahoma City, we pride ourselves on being empathetic and respectful to our patients. We will not dismiss, minimize, or judge you or your anxiety. If you …
