In a perfect world, your natural teeth would last a lifetime. Unfortunately, more often than not they don’t. Close to 180 million American adults are missing at least one tooth, and about 40 million are missing all of their natural teeth. Dental decay, tooth impaction, and dental injury are just...
Brushing and flossing regularly aren’t the only habits that influence your dental health. Other things — such as the type of brush you use — can also have an effect on your oral health. Samuel Sigmon, DDS, and our team at Full Circle Dental Care are devoted to helping your...
A full set of healthy, gleaming teeth looks great and tells the world you’re confident, positive, and happy. But missing teeth can send the opposite message if it stops you from smiling and causes you to withdraw from social activities. You’ve thought about correcting your dental problems, but you’ve heard...
Though more and more people are taking better care of their teeth with at-home care and regular visits to the dentist, nearly 50% of adults age 30 and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease, or gum disease, occurs when there’s an accumulation of bacteria under your gums,...
Nothing can increase your confidence like a brilliant smile, and Invisalign makes it easier than ever to get one. Since May 2000, Invisalign has quickly become an industry favorite for teeth straightening, and it has improved more than 5 million smiles worldwide. At Full Circle Dental Care in Del City,...
Chances are you’ve heard of dental plaque and tartar, but did you know that they consist of living, thriving bacteria that cause periodontal disease, or as it’s more commonly known, gum disease? At Full Circle Dental Care in Del City, Oklahoma, Samuel Sigmon, DDS, and his team know that plaque...
We’ll be the first to admit that spending an hour in the dentist's chair isn’t nearly as enjoyable as passing the same time with friends, but these short visits do provide you with something to smile about. If your fear or anxiety over visiting a dentist is causing you to...
You've been having pain in your tooth, so you visit the dentist, and before they even say the words, you know what you’re going to hear: “You need a root canal.” Your heart sinks, and you begin to prepare yourself mentally for the procedure when you hear your dentist add:...
A confident smile says a great deal about you, and a reluctant or hidden smile does, too. Missing teeth can take the wind out of your sails and seriously erode your self-confidence. Dental implants are the next best thing to your natural teeth and provide exceptional aesthetic appeal and function....
