Smiles of Tulsa

We volunteered at Iron Gate Tulsa today which is a soup kitchen and grocery pantry feeding the hungry and homeless in Tulsa. We were very impressed with their organization, preparedness and friendliness to their clients. Thank you Iron Gate for the opportunity to help. We were just there for a couple of hours but Iron Gate works tirelessly everyday. Thank you for your service! We will be back!

Happy Fathers’ Day from Dr. V! Thank you for all you do for your families!

We volunteered at the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma this week and had a great time as a team! They have a beautiful new facility and are very organized and prepared for volunteer groups. We will be back!!

What are your summer plans? Do they involve lots of pictures of sandy beaches, majestic mountains or new cities? One thing they will all have is your smile and we want it to look as good as the landscape. Come see us before your summer excursions to get your smile picture perfect...and have a great time!!

Dr. V loves to support local high school teams. Good luck this year Jenks Girls Soccer!!

We love our patients and appreciate their kind words. If you are looking for a new dentist, give us a call and let us exceed your expectations.

It’s time for spring cleaning and you don’t want to forget your teeth!! For 100% cleaner teeth we have a new shipment of the latest and greatest Oral-B electric toothbrushes. Get yours today and have that fresh and clean smile all year long!!

What is first on your list for spring cleaning this year? Maybe it needs to be your smile... Have you put it off by always putting other things above yourself? Maintaining your smile or getting it back to where you want it can be on the priority list too. Give us a call and your smile will shine as bright as the spring days coming soon.

Our team went out to Kellyville to do Cow Cuddling at High On A Hill Dairy Goats, LLC. Highly recommend!!

Happy New Year!! What is on your bucket list for 2024?

How about getting that smile that will increase your confidence and put you on the right track for the year. If you have been wanting that for a long time, the time is now! Come see us and you will be smiling all the way to 2025!

May we celebrate Jesus today and everyday!
Merry Christmas!

Don't be a victim to holiday anxiety and stress. You can enjoy the holidays more by knowing what you need and being prepared. Here are some tips to help:

1. Plan ahead - know what you are getting into and think it through before you get there. Have an exit strategy if you need it.
2. Be realistic - don't expect someone to act differently than how they always act. It shouldn't be a surprise that the overbearing cousin hijacks the conversation. Be prepared to walk away instead of engaging and ruining the evening for yourself.
3. Stick to a budget - don't set yourself up for a financial struggle in the new year because you went overboard on gifts. It really is the thought that counts.
4. Set aside differences - be ready to agree to disagree. You can enjoy someone's company without agreeing with their philosophy.
5. Learn to say no - if 3 evening activities in 3 days plus working all day is too much then say no to something. It is better to enjoy the activities you do attend then go to everything and be miserable.
6. Don't abandon healthy habits - Definitely splurge and celebrate but limit it to an evening or two and not the entire holiday season. Your body in the new year will thank you.
7. Take a breather - Family and friends for 24/7 is tough even when you love them. Be good to yourself and go for a walk, find a quiet corner and read a book or listen to music then go back to your company refreshed and ready to enjoy them.
8. Seek professional help if you need to - if you find yourself not able to climb out of the hole then it may be time to talk to a professional who can help you with tools when those difficult times come.

Remember that Jesus is the Reason for the Season.
Merry Christmas!!

We had a great time with Sand Springs Flowers making beautiful holiday arrangements!! Thanks Jessica for the tips and tricks with flowers! We feel like professionals since we had you guiding us!

The last thing you want to worry about this holiday season is tooth pain.

Don't let that nagging ache keep you from enjoying being with the people you love. You have been putting it off for too long...come see us before the holidays are in full swing so you can enjoy every minute of your time with friends and family without pain or worry.

Happy Susan Day!! We celebrated one of the best today and she deserves all of it and more. Our patients rave about her and she cares for their dental health so well but she also cares for them as people and loves to catch up on their lives when they are in the office. We love her and hope she had the best day!!

This spooky charcuterie board was made by our very own hygienist, Amanda. Next time you are in the office, ask her about all her tricks to make it the treat of the party.

Do you know what comes along with friends and family getting together...laughs, hugs, good times and PICTURES!!!

Don't be afraid to let that smile shine. Come see us before the end of the year to use your insurance benefits and see what we can do to help you smile again!

Don't let the year get away from you without taking a little time and care for yourself.

You have worked hard taking care of everyone else so now it is your turn to have the smile you have always wanted. After all, it's something you use everyday so let it shine bright with that big cheesy grin!!

Happy Birthday Dr. V and now you have your own Texas burnt orange Stanley cup! Hope you have a great day with your favorite beverage!

It's football season!!! Often that can mean injuries...

Were you injured playing sports and it affected your teeth? Even if the injury happened in the past, a traumatized tooth can be cracked which will allow bacteria to invade the tooth, can darken over time and can even cause earaches or vertigo. Whether the trauma happened recently or in the past, it's not too late to come see us and our expert team will get you back in the game of life with a confident smile.

Don't wait until December!!!

Don't leave some of your insurance benefit unused at the end of the year and waiting until December to make those appointments adds even more in a month that Santa already has wrapped up with activities.

Call us today for that appointment, use the insurance benefit you have already paid for and reduce your stress at the end of they year. We will take great care of you and give you a reason to smile again!

This time of year is a fresh start. Whether it is a new school year, new job, new friends, new environment, are you putting your best foot (or smile) forward? A confident smile goes a long way to making that great first impression. Come see us and we can help bring your smile back so that you feel more confident in any new situation!

Back to School time of year can be a restart for all of us even if we are not in school. Now's the time to make those appointments that you put off all summer. Give us a call so that your smile is ready for the "school" year too! We will take great care of you and will give you the smile that you will want to show off all year.

It's hot out there so what is an easy way to stay cool?

Heat escapes through the skin, which is the largest organ in the body. So, the more skin you can cool down, the better.

There are various methods for how to cool your skin down in baking hot weather. For example, drenching a t-shirt and keeping it wet can be very effective. If you'd rather not walk around in wet clothing, you can quickly cool yourself down by putting your hands and feet in cold water. Wrists and ankles have lots of pulse points where blood vessels are close to the skin, so you will cool down more quickly. Be safe out there!

What is the easiest habit that can improve your dental health?

Water continues to be the best beverage for your overall health — including oral health. Experts recommend drinking water after every meal. This can help wash out some of the negative effects of sticky and acidic foods and beverages in between brushes which will protect your enamel and decrease the bacteria that can cause cavities.

Tooth pain while on vacation and you don't want to cold call a dentist there or go to urgent care?

Something to try is a combination of Advil (ibuprofen) and Tylenol (acetaminophen). Recent data shows that these two medications, taken at the same time, is as effective as prescription opioids for tooth pain. Pay attention to the daily maximum for each or give the office a call to verify dosage but this might do the trick until you can get home and can be seen in the office.

Travel tips from Dr. V on his recent trip to Italy:

1. Don't take someone else's recommendation. Try out several travel pillows yourself before you leave to see which one works for you. Game changer if you can sleep decently on the plane!

2. Take a sleep aid the first few nights there so you can get accustomed to the time change and try not to nap.

3. Take what is comfortable to wear and what works for you. You will see all sorts there so no matter what you wear, you will not stand-out, believe me!!

4. If there is rain in the forecast, be prepared with a longer jacket that covers your bum, an umbrella and either water proof shoes or sandals that can get wet and don't believe your wife when she tells you that it won't rain hard. It will rain HARD!!

5. Take a credit card that doesn't have currency exchange fees. You can use your credit card in most places to tap and go so don't spend fees in getting a lot of currency exchanged.

6. Don't be afraid to embrace European trends...It's not a man-purse, it’s called a satchel...

Do you suffer from bad breath that an OTC mouthwash doesn't help? It may be because most OTC mouthwash contain alcohol which dries out your mouth and contributes to bad breath.

Here is a recipe for an all-natural, homemade, alcohol-free mouthwash with ingredients you probably already have at home:

1 cup of warm water
1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon
Juice of two lemons
1 1/2 teaspoons of honey
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and pour them into a container. This mouthwash will stay good for up to 2 weeks. Happy swishing!

We all love a good before and after but have you ever thought what an "after" could look like for your smile? We all age and our teeth can show our age too with yellowing, chipping, rotating, missing and so many other ways that make us look older. Come see us and let's talk about the options to give you that younger looking smile again and take some years off your "after".

Congratulations to all the graduates! What are your future plans? Come see us this summer before you are off on your next life adventure and make sure your smile is as ready as you are. We can't wait to see the big things in store for you!