“Are Dental X-Rays Safe?” and Other Questions about Dental X-Rays

Some of the most common questions we get have to do with dental x-rays: Are they safe? Why do I or my kids need them? And how often should I get them?

These are all great questions and the answers can get complex quickly, so we’ll do our best to cover the basics here.

Are Dental X-Rays Safe?

Let’s start with the most important question – safety.

Both the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA) test dental x-rays to make sure they’re safe for patients of all ages. These governing bodies ...

Valentine's Day is always a fun and exciting day for us here at Full Circle Dental Care. For years, we've handed out roses to each of our patients for Valentine's Day. We do this because we love making everyone feel special before they leave our office.

Giving our patients a happy sentiment is something very simple for us to do, but also powerful. Seeing our patient's smile and light up with excitement really means the world to us.      

Would you like a rose on Valentine's Day? Just come see us on this special day and you will get one for ...

GET TO KNOW YOUR DENTIST

Check out this interview we did with Dr. Sigmon to find out some interesting information about your dentist.

Interviewer: “Where are you from?”

Dr. Sigmon: “Born and raised in Oklahoma”

Interviewer: “Where did you attend Dental School”

Dr. Sigmon: “OU College of Dentistry. BOOMER SOONER”

Interviewer: “What was your first job and about how old were you?”

Dr. Sigmon: “I was ...

The age-old question - should you floss before you brush or after?  If you asked any one of our team members, you just might get a different answer on this one! 

Before you report them for not knowing their stuff, each response can be right! As long as you're doing a thorough job, we don't care when you floss!

The Case for Flossing Before Brushing

Theoretically, flossing first dislodges the gunk between your teeth, letting the fluoride in your toothpaste reach those crevices better. 

Also, behavioral scientists say since most people don't like to ...

Too much Halloween Candy? Want to trade to your candy for cash? Would you like to send a little taste of home to our troops?

Bring your unopened and unwanted Halloween candy into our office November 1st through November 12th. We will give you $1/lb up to $5 per child.  All children are welcome with a parent or guardian!! You do not have to be a patient to participate. All candy and/or donations will be sent to our troops overseas. 

This will be be our 4th annual pumpkin decorating contest! Every October we divide into teams and decorate pumpkins for everyone to vote on which their favorite is. For every vote we donate $1 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  

Last year we received 173 votes. This year we are wanting to get up to 250 votes!! Every voter will also be entered into a drawing at the end of month to receive $50 cash. 

If you would like to vote, you can find us Facebook, Instagram, or send us an email of which one your favorite is. 

Team 1: Witch's Cauldron

Team 2: Ms. Floss

Team 3: Evil Queen from Snow White

Everyone knows that snack time is one of the best times of the day! Getting a tasty treat in the middle of the workday or grabbing a snack after school can be just the pick-me-up you need to tackle the rest of your day with a smile. But before you reach for the chips or chocolates, we have a few smile-friendly suggestions!

• Fresh Fruit: Summer offers an array of fruits that are in season. The natural sugar ...