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Should Children Use Whitening Products?
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter enamel than adult teeth, and Read more
Can Sedation Dentistry Help With My Dental Anxiety?
posted: Sep. 17, 2021.

Do you get stressed out over visiting the dentist? Well, then you should consider sedation dentistry. Dr. Mike Wallace of Wallace Family Dentistry is your dental expert in Edmond, OK. Read more
Root Canal Recovery
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

Anyone who has had a compromised tooth knows that the amount of discomfort it causes can be extremely unpleasant. Although no one looks forward to a root canal, this procedure Read more
September is National Gum Care Month!
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

Can you believe it's already September? At Mike J. Wallace, DDS, PC, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t Read more
Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more
I don't brush while I'm at work. Should I?
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

Yes, absolutely. A recent survey by Oral-B® reveals that despite knowing that a healthy, good-looking smile affects not only their personal wellness but their professional image as well, very few Read more
Fluoride Use in Adolescents
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater Read more
Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.

A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their Read more
CEREC Restorations Complete Your Smile Fast
posted: Aug. 06, 2021.

Dental technology has greatly improved over time and has been designed to make your life easier by creating more efficient ways to restore your smile. Dr. Michael Wallace at Wallace Read more
Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes Read more
Sleep Apnea and Snoring
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of Read more
Are you at risk for oral cancer?
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate Read more
Gum Disease in Children
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis. Read more
Tell us about your summer!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read more
Fun Facts for the Fourth
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more
Are dental X-rays safe?
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

YES! X-rays have been used in dentistry for a long time, and the amount of radiation has significantly decreased with advances in technology. While there is risk in every health Read more