Dr. Kevin Rykard DDS and his dental treatment team are pleased to provide professional and caring dental services to their patients from Oklahoma City OK and the surrounding communities. Our dental services include: adult, children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, laser, orthodontic, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry.
Tooth enamel is very hard but... That doesn't mean you can't break it. Our office recommends to avoid eating "hard foods" such as popcorn. Don't crack nut shells with your teeth or chew on ice. Opening packages with your teeth can also damage the enamel. It's not just the sugar - it's also the acid Sugar and acids are your teeth's worst enemies. What are we talking about? Soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit juices, and candy. Because of the acid content, Mountain Dew seems to be the worst of the worst. There is even a name for the damage it does and it is called "Dew Mouth." These erode the tooth enamel, making it highly susceptible to decay. Parents, watch your kid's consumption of these because young children's enamle hasn't developed fully. This makes these drinks even more damaging for kids. As well as eliminating the above (or at least reducing their consumption), it is recommended to always brush and floss after every meal. If you can't, use a sugar-free xylitol chewing gum after a meal. Also rinse your mouth with a high quality dental mouthwash.
The Importance of Hygiene Visits A crucial reason to visit your dentist is to have your teeth cleaned by a professional hygienist. Plaque and tartar build up on teeth over time. Plaque is gooey, and regular brushing can normally eliminate the bulk of it. But leftover plaque solidifies into tartar, which is outside the scope of your standard toothbrush and floss. Tartar collects below the gumline as well as on the surface of your teeth, leading to the growth of bacteria that can produce gum disease. Recent research shows a definite link between untreated gum disease and other serious conditions like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. If you don’t remove plaque, you’re taking a serious risk with your continued well-being. Having your teeth cleaned regularly is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy! Kevin Rykard, DDS 12448 St. Andrews Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 752-2626 OklahomaDentistry.com
We Care About Kids! You won’t need a different dentist for each member of your family. Dr. Rykard endeavors to make children of all ages feel at ease and enjoy themselves. In our office, your child will receive the newest developments in children’s dentistry, dispensed with gentleness, thoughtfulness, and kindness. We encourage correct dental care habits in children and love educating them on how to keep their teeth healthy for a lifetime. We look forward to meeting them on their first dental visit when they are eight months old and seeing them grow more amazing year after year.
One of our primary commitments is to make certain that this and future generations of children grow up without a dread of the dental office. According to our many happy parents, we are doing just that! Our office is a comfortable, exciting place that children love to visit. Whether you have a rambunctious five-year-old or an anxious ten-year-old, we are here to help you. Kevin Rykard, DDS 12448 St. Andrews Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 752-2626 OklahomaDentistry.com
The Primary Cause of Lost Teeth Gum disease, not decay, is the reason most people suffer from tooth loss. Unfortunately, the infection can go entirely unnoticed until you begin losing your teeth. Symptoms to be aware of include bleeding gums when you brush or floss and loose or shifting teeth. If you’ve been notified that you may require gum surgery, you will be excited to learn that it’s now possible to control gum disease with an assortment of non-surgical methods. Kevin Rykard, DDS 12448 St. Andrews Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 752-2626 OklahomaDentistry.com
We Offer Strong, Natural Replacements with Dental Implants From the visible portion of your smile, to the back, where they deliver stability to chew a full assortment of foods, dental implants can help you recapture an attractive and healthy smile. Unlike bridges or removable dentures, which rest above the gums, dental implants are placed under the gums. The “tooth” positioned on an implant seems life-like, because it comes through the gums just like the original did – it’s like growing a new tooth! Implants can be used to restore any number of missing teeth. Even people with no teeth can take advantage of implants, because they can exchange their dentures for teeth that don’t shift when they talk and don’t require removal at night. Because Dr. Rykard does the entire process from implant placement to crown manufacture, you won’t need to be referred to another practice. Kevin Rykard, DDS 12448 St. Andrews Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 752-2626 OklahomaDentistry.com
The Clear Alternative for a Straighter Smile Dr. Rykard has a state-of-the-art solution that may permit you to achieve straight teeth in as little as 9 - 15 months! Invisalign™ invisible aligners can correct overcrowding, widely gapped teeth, overbite, underbite, or crossbite.
Innovative 3-D computer-imaging technology designs your entire treatment plan from the present position of your teeth to your finished smile. From this plan, transparent thermoplastic aligners are generated. Similar in style to teeth-whitening trays, Invisalign aligners are custom made to slide over your original teeth. When you install the first set of aligners, they use gentle forces to shift your teeth into a new position. About two weeks later, you replace them with the second set of aligners, and progress through treatment for approximately a year. You’re only required to be seen in the office for evaluation every four to eight weeks. Complete treatment time is based on your personal needs and goals. Kevin Rykard, DDS 12448 St. Andrews Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 752-2626 OklahomaDentistry.com
Natural-Looking Crowns Made While You Wait You know how it works. You see the dentist and require a crown. The dentist prepares the tooth, makes an impression, and fits a temporary crown. Then you wait two weeks to go back to the dentist, and he places the permanent crown. And if the fit isn’t exactly right, then it is returned to the lab and you’re delayed again. And go back to the dentist – AGAIN.
In our office, those days are gone forever. Dr. Rykard can diminish that two-week delay and the two or three office appointments to one visit with new CEREC™ technology! This computer-aided design and milling device lets us make a permanent crown in mere minutes. Now, you don’t have to wait for the lab or make return trips. Our patients love it!
To produce the restoration, we use a unique camera designed to take an exceptionally detailed image of the tooth, and display it on a computer screen. We don’t need to take goopy impressions or create temporaries. Then, CEREC takes the model design and automatically builds the restoration. Finally, we attach the new restoration to the surface of the old tooth – all in about an hour. The CEREC system enables us to satisfy patients desiring a long-lasting, visually appealing alternative to silver or plastic fillings.
Don’t Hide Your Smile – Remake It! We highlight the visual appeal in ALL our work because we appreciate that when your smile looks good, you feel good! We choose the right blend of preventive care, tooth-colored fillings, and restorative techniques for achieving your ideal level of dental health. Modern smile makeovers are so simple to obtain (and affordable!) that there’s just no reason you can’t have the impeccably stunning, natural-looking smile you’ve always craved. Ask us what veneers, bonding, and whitening can do for YOUR smile! Kevin Rykard, DDS 12448 St. Andrews Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 752-2626 OklahomaDentistry.com
Kevin Rykard, DDS, is pleased to be able to offer beautiful smiles to his neighbors in Oklahoma City and the surrounding communities. Dr. Rykard earned his dental degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, where he graduated with honors, after earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. He has also taken numerous postgraduate education courses, specifically selecting courses focusing on general dentistry to improve his patients’ overall oral health. He has specific training in occlusion, root canals, and Invisalign™, as well as training at the Misch Implant Institute, and has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education at such prestigious organizations as the Dawson Center, the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry (LVI), and the Schuster Center. His most recent training in sleep apnea treatment allows him to offer oral appliances in place of CPAP, to help you get a good night’s sleep. Dr. Rykard’s commitment to lifelong education means he is constantly evaluating emerging dental methods and technologies in order to provide his patients with the best results in the least invasive manner with a high emphasis on comfort. This commitment ensures the highest level of care, both today and tomorrow.
Dr. Rykard is a member of the American Dental Association, Oklahoma Dental Association, Oklahoma County Dental Society, Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Academy of General Dentistry. He and his wife Mary are the proud parents of three teenagers. In his spare time, he enjoys travel, golf, OU football, and spending time with his family. Kevin Rykard, DDS 12448 St. Andrews Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73120 (405) 752-2626 OklahomaDentistry.com
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