by Stillwater Dental Associates | May 24, 2017 | Dental
Do you have fear of the dentist? Don’t fret, you are not alone! Research shows the about 50% of adults suffer some degree of dental fear, and about 5% of them have extreme dental fear. Through speaking to our patients, we have found that most of the time it... 
by Stillwater Dental Associates | Aug 25, 2016 | Dental
Tooth decay is the top chronic childhood illness; it is five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever. Tooth decay and dental disease can cause pain which leads to missed school days, poor school performance, can cause problems with... by Stillwater Dental Associates | Jul 14, 2016 | Daily Care, Dental
Exposed Dentin: Under the hard shiny layer of enamel is a layer of dentin. Sometimes this dentin can experience sensitivity due to overly aggressive brushing which can cause the gums to recede and expose the dentin. Whitening treatments: Simple whitening toothpaste or... by Stillwater Dental Associates | Jul 14, 2016 | Daily Care, Dental
Both of them are the culprits of stains thanks to their dark color and acid content. Tea has more tannins than coffee which lead to staining. Hot drinks can stain more due to the temperature change and the expanding and contracting of the teeth. This allows the stain... 
by Stillwater Dental Associates | Jul 14, 2016 | Dental
• Oklahomans ages 18-34, drink sugar-sweetened beverages once per day – more than any other state in the US – according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. • Oklahoma ranks #10 among states for rates of tobacco use and obesity • Each... 
by Stillwater Dental Associates | Jul 12, 2016 | Daily Care, Dental
41% of children Floss regularly 36% few times a month or less 20% once a day 17% few times a week 12% twice a day 8% once a week 7% three or more times a day Only 28% Visit the dentist regularly According to the survey, parents believe that dentists are the most...