Oklahoma City Cosmetic Dentist Blog - Dr. Terry Bass, D.D.S.

Implanting a false tooth is one of the more complicated procedures a dentist can perform. For this reason it is important to make sure that you have chosen a dentist that has the right qualifications to perform this surgery. Depending on how fast you heal, the process of getting dental implants for a false tooth can last about 9 months. During this nine month period you'll want to be working with someone who is not only an expert in the field of implant dentistry, but someone who cares about his work and how his patients are feeling about it.

Dr. Terry Bass has received advanced training in implant dentistry from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and has performed hundreds of dental implant operations. During this process, you will have to visit our office a number of times. This is why we make it our goal to give our patients the best possible experience by providing an assortment of amenities not normally offered by other dentists.

If you are searching for a qualified dentist to perform your implant surgery and you live in Edmond, Lawton, Norman, or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, please contact Dr. Terry Bass, DDS to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Everyone has a tendency to hold their stress in different areas of the body. Some people hold it in their shoulders, some their back, and others hold it in their jaw. For those people who hold tension in their jaws, this tension can, over time, result in grinding teeth in sleep, clenching when feeling stress and can then lead to misaligned teeth. Overtime, this tension can travel to your temples and the rest of your head and neck resulting in painful headaches that many people believe are migraines.

TMJ and Migraines

For many people, headaches are the worst symptom they experience from TMJ. Many people will live with migraine-like headaches for years without realizing that Temporomandibular Joint Disorder could be causing them. Every case of TMJ is different and the treatment will therefore need to be different as well. Using the latest in dental technology, Dr. Terry Bass can design a custom treatment that is perfectly tooled towards your specific needs.

If you live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or surrounding areas and you experience headaches on a regular basis and have any of the other symptoms of TMJ, then it is in your best interest to contact a qualified neuromuscular dentist like Dr. Terry Bass, DDS to take care of your pain where it starts.

General dentistry covers a wide variety of different dental procedures. In addition to being a Cosmetic and Neuromuscular Dentist, Dr. Terry Bass and his team perform the whole spectrum of general dentistry procedures.

Common Questions About General Dentistry:

I experience anxiety over going to the dentist and often skip appointments because of the stress it causes me. Is there anything a dentist can do to help?

Yes! There are a number of different sedation techniques that are becoming more popular every year with dental patients. Dr. Terry Bass is a member of organizations such as DOCS (Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation) and stays up-to-date on the latest methods of sedation.

Is the mercury in dental fillings harmful to my health?

Dental fillings containing mercury may be harmful to your health, especially if you are pregnant. So far, the FDA has not found any conclusive evidence that mercury fillings are harmful, but Dr. Terry Bass and his team still prefer to steer clear of mercury just in case.

How important is it that I go in for a routine cleaning?

You should schedule and appointment for a routine cleaning once every six months. Not only do our dental hygienists clean your teeth thoroughly and check for cavities, we also see if you are brushing and flossing correctly. If you are missing spots, we will recommend a different method for brushing so your teeth can stay cleaner.

If you have need of a general dentist and live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or surrounding areas, please contact Dr. Terry Bass, DDS to schedule an appointment today!

If you have experienced any of the symptoms associated with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ), you may be looking for the right dentist to help you in recovering from this sometimes-debilitating malady. Choosing the right neuromuscular dentist is a very important decision. Every case of TMJ is different and it takes a qualified dentist to correctly diagnose the root cause of your symptoms. Most dentists may not have the training or experience required to properly treat or diagnose TMJ.

At the office of Dr. Terry Bass, Oklahoma City neuromuscular dentist, you'll find everything you're looking for in a dentist that can help you recover from TMJ:

• Education: Above and beyond his general studies to become a dentist, Dr. Terry Bass has received specialized training from the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. This gives him the qualifications necessary to insure that the cause of your TMD symptoms is correctly diagnosed and your treatment suits your needs.
• Vast Experience: Dr. Terry Bass has helped literally thousands of patients with their unique situations and, using a number of specialized techniques, has been able to provide relief from the tremendous pain that can be caused by TMJ.

If you live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or surrounding areas and are experiencing any symptoms of TMJ from severe tension headaches to popping sounds in the jaw, please contact the office of Dr. Terry Bass, DDS to schedule a consultation and see what treatment options are right for you.

If you are uncomfortable at the dentist’s office, or if you experience anxiety before or during a dental procedure or even during a routine cleaning, then choosing the right dentist to make your visits as comfortable as possible can be a very important decision. Dr. Terry Bass and his team are experienced in a number of different sedation dentistry techniques designed to suit your level of anxiety from minimal to extreme. Most of our patients say that they don’t even remember the visit.

Education and On-going Training

It’s important to not let anxiety or stress get in the way of you receiving the right dental care. This is why we make it our goal to stay up to date on the latest sedation methods and are actively involved with organizations such as DOCS (Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation). Along with the very best in education from LVI, these factors should all contribute to your decision in picking the sedation dentist that is right for you.

A Comfortable Atmosphere

Many people experience just as much stress over the sights, sounds, and smells of a dentist’s office as they do over being in the dentist’s chair itself. At our office we make it our goal to provide you with the most comfortable experience possible by offering amenities such as hot towels, 3D movies, refreshments and snacks. Also, our friendly staff is always ready with a smile or words of encouragement.

If you experience anxiety over visiting the dentist, but are in need of dental care and live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma or surrounding areas, please schedule a consultation with Oklahoma sedation dentist, Dr. Terry Bass as soon as possible to see what kind of sedation dentistry is right for you.

Dental procedures, even common ones like cleaning, can be a little bit frightening. This can lead to anxiety and a strong resistance to seeing a dentist, particularly in those who have experienced pain or discomfort from dental procedures in the past. With today’s advances in conscious sedation however, your visit to our office can be comfortable, easy, and relaxing.

Fear of seeing a dentist can negatively impact your overall oral health. It can keep you from achieving the smile you’ve always wanted, and even impact your willingness to undergo simple procedures like cleaning and polishing. Sedation dentistry allows patients who associate fear with dental procedures to receive the same excellent, effective treatments as everyone else, without the fear and discomfort associated with dental procedures.

Sedation dentistry is safe, effective, and easily available. Our experienced sedation dentistry team can provide you with the level of sedation necessary for your comfort through a variety of methods. From nitrous oxide, to pills, and even to moderate sedation through an IV, we have the methods and expertise necessary to ensure your comfortable dental experience.

Removing the fear from dental visits will allow you to perfect your smile; providing you with the opportunity to face the world with renewed confidence, self assurance, and optimal oral health.

If you live in or around Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and have avoided seeing a dentist out of fear or anxiety, please contact the office of Dr. Terry Bass for a consultation and review of your sedation options.