Skip to content If your son or daughter has braces installed on his teeth at True Smile Orthodontics in Tulsa and Bixby, Oklahoma, there’s a possibility that your orthodontist, Dr. Chris Trockel may counsel them to wear headgear for part of the orthodontic experience. Headgear is a word for an external orthodontic appliance which uses a specified type […]
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Cavities are very inconvenient and troublesome, especially when you have braces. This is why your orthodontist, Dr. Chris Trockel, strongly encourages you to avoid cavities as much as possible while you align your smile with braces. To help you do so, they has some helpful tips for you. First, brush your teeth frequently. It’s recommended
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Retainers are amazing. Why is that? Well, when your braces come off, your teeth can sometimes slip back into their old alignment. Retainers can keep your teeth in their correct position, helping you maintain the straight and healthy smile for which you’ve worked so hard. Your retainer helps you, so return the favor. That way
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The braces installed in your mouth by the orthodontists at True Smile Orthodontics represent a significant investment in correcting the alignment and position of your teeth. This is done by attending routine adjustment sessions with Dr. Chris Trockel every four to six weeks. Each of these sessions will tighten your braces to apply a minute,
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Braces can play a very important role in correcting the alignment and position of your teeth. The successive adjustments at Dr. Chris Trockel’s orthodontic clinic have gradually brought your teeth into their ideal orientation, to give you a more appealing smile while reducing your chances of suffering chipped teeth and dental attrition. Now that this
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Preserving your braces and oral hygiene throughout the realignment process is very important. Damaged braces or multiple cavities could alter the tension on your braces dramatically and increase the amount of time it takes to properly correct the alignment of your teeth. Dr. Chris Trockel and our professional team want to ensure you don’t experience
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If you have minor deviations in your teeth that were not corrected as a child, you can still suffer dental damage if these are not corrected. Lucky for you, as an adult, you can get braces here at True Smile Orthodontics! To schedule a consultation or appointment, give our dental office a call at 918-364-2222!
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Do you want a lasting smile while playing sports? One of the best things you can do to protect your teeth is using a mouth guard during these competitive activities. Dr. Chris Trockel and their dental associates want you to protect your smile no matter what kind of physical activity. Mouth guards are designed to
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Minor deviations can occur in the alignment of your teeth from a wide range of sources. This could be the result of a missing tooth, an uncorrected alignment problem from childhood, or natural changes in the structure of your jaw. Once your teeth have been corrected by traditional braces or a brand clear plastic braces
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