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What is the difference between a pediatric dentist and a family dentist?

All dental specialists whether pediatric dentists, orthodontists, or oral surgeons, begin by completing dental school and continue their education with several years of additional, specialized training. During training in the field of pediatric dentistry, an extensive...

Spring is here! Do we have your current contact info?

Spring is in the air! As you probably know, you can always connect with us on our Facebook page, but we invite you to please contact our office with any updates to phone numbers and addresses, so that we may be able to reach you. We also encourage you to call us and...

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

  Visiting our office regularly will not only help keep your teeth and mouth healthy, but will also help keep the rest of your body healthy. The fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth-most common diagnosed...

The Scoop on Dental X-rays

Dental X-rays are an essential and invaluable tool to help assist us in evaluating your oral health. With X-rays, we can see what’s happening beneath the surface of your teeth and gums and identify oral health issues otherwise hidden during a visual exam, including:...

Connect with us on Facebook!

We will be rolling out our new Facebook Timeline page soon and would love for you to check it out! You’ll find all the useful information that was there before, but now in a fun, new layout. When you Like us on Facebook, you’ll be able to check out photos of our...

March is National Nutrition Month!

March has arrived, and that can only mean one thing: it’s National Nutrition Month. Every March, Dr. Mark Morrow, Dr. April Lai, and Dr. Kerry Edwards and thousands of dentists and hygienists celebrate this occasion, and this year is no different. This March, we want...

Ask Dr. Mark Morrow, Dr. April Lai, and Dr. Kerry Edwards: If I have braces, do I still need a dental checkup every 6 months?

  Thanks for the question! Yes! In fact, it’s even more important that patients receiving orthodontic treatment visit our office regularly. When you’re wearing braces, food may be caught in places that your toothbrush normally can’t reach. This...

February is also American Heart Month!

  You may remember our post from last week, when Dr. Mark Morrow, Dr. April Lai, and Dr. Kerry Edwards and our staff discussed February being “National Dental Health Month.” But did you know February is also American Heart Month? It’s a great time to...

February marks National Dental Health Month!

  Did you know February is National Dental Health Month? It’s a great time of the year to renew those resolutions about continuing to practice great dental hygiene at home and by visiting Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry . Today, we thought...

Cold season is here, from Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry

  Cold and flu season is here yet again. The folks at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that a common cold usually includes sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and coughing. Symptoms can last for up to two weeks. To promote a healthy and clean...

Talking baby teeth with Dr. Mark Morrow, Dr. April Lai, and Dr. Kerry Edwards

  At Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry , we know teething patterns vary greatly from child to child—some don’t have any teeth by their first birthday, while others have a mouthful by then. Experts, however, including our friends at the American...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, from Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry

It’s almost February! For the past 62 years, the American Dental Association (ADA) has sponsored National Children’s Dental Health Month during the month of February to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age...

The trouble with bottled water

Our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry know that as more families turn to bottled water and away from the traditional tap, they may be missing out on one important ingredient that most brands of bottled water fail to include: fluoride! For more than...

Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry, reminding you to protect your mouth this winter

With winter sports under way for a lot of our patients, Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry thought it would be a good time to remind all you athletes to take care of both their mouth while participating in contact sports (and non-contact sports) this...

Make 2012 the year to improve your oral health

Many folks in Tulsa consider the beginning of a new year a time to not only reflect on the year that was, but also to set personal goals for the upcoming year. How are you planning to improve your health and happiness in 2012? Dr. Mark Morrow, Dr. April Lai, and Dr....

Happy New Year from Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry

Let’s face it- when was the last time you managed to keep a New Year’s resolution? We at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry believe the key to sticking to a goal is picking one that is both reasonable and attainable. If you haven’t yet picked a New Year’s...

Happy Holidays! From Morrow, Lai and Edwards Pediatric Dentistry

  In this season given to tidings of comfort and joy, and as our team at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry reflect on the year that was, we’d like to ask you, our wonderful patients: What do you love about the holidays this year? Being with your loved...

Beware of those Christmas goodies!

At Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry, we know maintaining a healthy diet over the holiday season can prove a difficult task. After all, who can resist the tasty treats of Christmas? With grandma and everybody else offering you candy, chocolate logs or...

Safety first this winter!

Winter is officially here, and with it comes not only the holiday season, but also sometimes unpredictable and inclement weather. This week, Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry would like to share a few winter safety tips that we found on the American...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dr. Mark Morrow, Dr. April Lai, and Dr. Kerry Edwards and team would like to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving. It’s a big food holiday, so be careful what you eat! If you have any stories or pictures to share with us, we’d encourage you to post them...

When is thumb-sucking a cause for worry?

Lots of you have asked us at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry about whether it’s healthy for children to suck thumbs (or, less frequently, fingers). If you’ve got a thumb-sucker in the house, you are not alone. Research tells us that between 75% and 95%...

Happy Veteran’s Day from Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry

Happy Veteran’s Day! Today is a day to thank all military veterans and the men and women currently on active duty that put their lives on the line for the freedoms we all enjoy. In celebration of Veteran’s Day, Dr. Mark Morrow, Dr. April Lai, and Dr. Kerry...

Happy November! From Morrow, Lai and Edwards Pediatric Dentistry

Happy November, everybody! Believe it or not, we’re almost in full holiday mode! But before we at Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry forget about the spooky month that was, we’d like to know how you celebrated Halloween! What did you wear? How much candy...

Halloween TIPS from the American Dental Association

It’s almost that spooky time of year again! Whether you are going door-to-door trick or treating, attending a party dressed in a clever, silly or scary costume, or simply getting together with friends and family to watch scary movies, Morrow, Lai & Edwards...

Cold season is here, from Morrow, Lai & Edwards Pediatric Dentistry

Cold and flu season is here – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that a common cold usually includes sneezing, runny nose, sore throat and coughing. Symptoms can last for up to two weeks. To promote a healthy and clean environment, Drs. Morrow, Lai...