Would you like to feel better, be more confident and look your best? Research from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry says that simply smiling more can improve your mental outlook, your appearance and how other people perceive your personality. So why not investigate all that your cosmetic dentist in Owasso offers? Drs. Voto and Trammell of Drake and Voto Family and Cosmetic Dentistry can show you how to have the healthiest and best-looking smile possible.
You broke a tooth while enjoying some tortilla chips at a backyard barbeque – it hurts, and doesn’t look so great, either. You want to get this addressed, but you’re worried that your dentist in Owasso might just want to extract the whole tooth, leaving an unsightly gap in your smile. But when you work with the team at Drake & Voto Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, they offer other solutions – like a dental crown in Owasso or a dental crown-and-bridge combo. In this post, they explain how these restorative treatments can save your smile.
Poor sleep quality and quantity during pregnancy can disrupt an otherwise healthy baby from developing without issues. Disruptions in sleep can lead to lower birth weights, a lessened immune system, and other complications like depression in the mother. This can turn into a double-ended sword since poor sleep can lead to depression and depression can backlash and interrupt good sleeping habits. What if you could avoid all of these potential problems for you and your baby by identifying your sleep disorder? Believe it or not, your Owasso dentist is probably the best professional to assist you with this health problem. Obstructive sleep apnea may be the cause of your restlessness and snoring throughout the night.
You’re a busy teacher at Owasso High School – you love educating your students, and a key part of that is lecturing. Speaking in front of the class to further explain what they’ve read makes lightbulbs go off for your students – and you love seeing the aha moments happen. But last week, right in the middle of lecture, your jaw got stuck in a closed position, which was painful and embarrassing. Your jaw has been popping and clicking for months, and you thought by giving up your chewing gum habit things would resolve themselves. Well, apparently they haven’t and it’s time to work with your dentist in Owasso to correct your jaw problems. In this post, the team at Drake & Voto Family and Cosmetic Dentistry explain what TMJD is and how they can help.
If you could remake your crooked smile without anyone noticing, would you? You can with Invisalign clear acrylic aligners from Owasso dentists, Dr. Jayson Voto and Dr. Hill Tramell. They offer Invisalign as an alternative treatment for teens and adults with mild to moderate orthodontic issues. Besides their discreet appearance, Invisalign aligners have other benefits which make them distinct from traditional metal braces.
If you are missing a tooth, you are not alone. In fact, more than 178 million people in the United States are missing at least one tooth. Once a tooth is missing, your confidence quickly decreases. However, your self-esteem is not the only area to be impacted by an incomplete smile. Each tooth in your mouth plays an important role in oral functions and oral health. When even one tooth is lost, you will begin to experience significant changes to your quality of life. Not to mention, your facial structures will change over time. As a dentist in Owasso, we encourage you to replace your missing teeth.
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We know you’ve got a lot of things on your mind this time of year, but there’s never a good excuse for ignoring your oral hygiene. And during the holiday season, when sweet treats and snacks abound, it’s especially important to stay on top of your oral health. Your dentist in Owasso has some special tips for keeping your teeth and gums in good shape during November and December!
Crooked smiles have more cavities and periodontal disease. Research published in the American Journal of Cardiology shows an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease in people with misaligned teeth. A straight, healthy smile, crafted by Dr. Jason Voto or Dr. Hill Trammell, happens more quickly and easily than you may have thought possible. And, Invisalign does it in a practically invisible way.
Living with one or more missing teeth is a daily struggle. Your diet and nutrition is affected because you can’t properly chew your food. Your self-esteem and confidence is affected because you may feel self-conscious about talking or smiling in front of others. Did you know that it’s also affecting your oral health? Without a tooth in place your bone will begin to deteriorate, and your remaining teeth will begin to shift. Dental implants may be the right solution for you, and Drake & Voto Family and Cosmetic Dentistry can help! Here are some of the benefits of dental implants in Owasso.
Opening and closing your mouth to eat or to speak is a function that most of us take for granted. And why not? We’ve all been doing it since the moment we were born. However, for some people the simple action of opening or closing your mouth can be painful. Hinges on either side of your face connect your upper and lower jaws. These hinges are medically referred to as your temporomandibular joints. Elements of this complex hinge can malfunction or be thrown out of alignment. When this happens professional care may be necessary. At Drake & Voto Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Jayson Voto treats TMJ in Owasso with either oral appliance therapy or Botox injections.
