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What are dental sealants and how do they work?

A dental sealant is a liquid that is applied to the teeth. The sealant hardens and provides a protective coating that is designed to reduce cavities and create a smoother tooth surface. Dental sealants are clear or white; they do not take away from the appearance of...

Tell us about your summer!

  The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for Drs. Mark Morrow, April Lai, and Kerry Edwards and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, went on a camping trip, or just stayed in Tulsa, OK and...

Fun Facts for the Fourth

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 your fellow revelers eat hot dogs and wave flags, you can impress them by sharing...

My child is getting blood blisters; is this normal?

Thanks for the question. The “blisters” you are referring to are actually a normal part of losing baby teeth. Sometimes when teeth start to come through, children experience some bleeding under the skin, which typically causes small blisters or bruises on your child’s...

How often does my child need to see the dentist?

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, checkups at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry are recommended for all children two times a year. Children should be evaluated for cavities and other emerging dental issues every six months, because...

How to Make Brushing Fun

  Let’s call it the cranky phase. Let’s call it the “Mom, I don’t want to” stage. When kids are little, getting them to brush can be a challenge. They bite the toothbrush and eat the toothpaste. They make faces in the bathroom mirror, brush for two seconds, and...