Berkshire Dental Group Blog

IV dental sedation is the strongest option available at many dental practices. While not every nervous or sensitive patient needs this powerful method in order to feel comfortable, it is an appealing option for those with extreme anxieties.

That said, you’d probably like to know which specific drug your dentist is likely to use if you decide to use IV sedation. Ultimately, it depends on your preferences and health history, but this post can give you a snapshot glimpse into your options!

Many people struggle to obtain the perfect tooth tone with diluted over-the-counter whitening products. Thankfully, your dentist provides professional whitening services to safely achieve your ideal hue.

Once you’re happy with the way your smile looks, it’s only natural to want to show off the results. Did you know that wearing certain colors of lipstick can help them stand out? Continue reading to learn about 4 shades that can highlight your upgraded grin!

Are you happy with the appearance of your smile when you look in the mirror? Fortunately, if your answer is no, there are various options available to enhance the natural beauty of your pearly whites. Two of the most popular options available are teeth whitening and veneers, but which one is best for you? Continue reading to learn more about these cosmetic solutions and their benefits.

Our goal at Berkshire Dental Group of Broken Arrow is to do everything we can to make receiving dental care comfortable and convenient for our patients.

To that end, we’re proud to announce that we’re now using the LSA Interpretation App to help us conduct appointments in practically every language a patient might speak.

Keep reading to learn more about how this works and will make our services accessible to a broader range of people than ever before.

Invisalign® can be an attractive option for many people who want to achieve straighter smiles. However, since the treatment can take months to complete, you may have some reservations about committing to it when you aren’t completely sure what the results will look like. That’s where Invisalign® Outcome Simulator Pro comes in; below is a brief overview of this advanced technology and the benefits it can have for anyone interested in pursuing Invisalign®.  

The American Dental Association and orthodontists everywhere have long cautioned people of the risks of using SmileDirectClub, and the company has recently declared bankruptcy. If you were one of the many people who were using this service to straighten their smiles, you’re probably wondering how this bankruptcy will affect your treatment. Here’s what former SmileDirectClub members should know about this situation and how they can continue their treatments with their local orthodontist.

When you were a kid, did you dream of what you’d be someday? Although you may not be a firefighter or a pop singer, you probably have some professional goals in mind. As important as technical knowledge and skills are, many soft skills and character traits can help you achieve these goals, such as grit and determination. But one asset that you probably haven’t thought much about is your smile.

Regardless of the work you do or where you want to go, your pearly whites can help make your path to success smoother. Keep reading to learn how cosmetic dentistry can help you at work.

Nitrous oxide is so widely used in dentistry because it can effectively keep a patient comfortable during a procedure with minimal side effects. While general anesthesia or intravenous sedation will put you to sleep or make you lose consciousness, nitrous oxide will simply ease your anxiety, raise your pain threshold, and decrease your gag reflex. This allows a patient to remain conscious, cooperate with the dentist, and then drive home when the procedure is over. Here’s what you can expect while under nitrous oxide sedation.

Most wouldn’t think a washroom can be dangerous for your smile. After all, that’s typically where you clean your teeth and gums! Truthfully, though, the dirty items in your bathroom are a health hazard. They can spread harmful germs to your grin in many cases. Therefore, you’ll want to wash them as much as possible. Luckily, your Broken Arrow dentist can give you the product details. To that end, here are four dirty items in your bathroom to regularly clean.

Exercising is good for you, right? Fitness keeps you in shape and betters your overall health. Although keeping active is important to your quality of life, doing so can cause you dental damage in ways you might not have considered before if you aren’t careful. Here are a few ways exercise can harm your oral health and what you can do to protect your smile.