Smile Gallery

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“I suffered from shooting pain and pressure in my ear that kept me awake most nights. I put off going to the doctor and before long, my jaw had locked up. I could not close my mouth completely. After visiting my doctor, he could see nothing wrong with me and came to the conclusion that it might be a dental problem.
“A friend of mine told me about Dr. Lim. I immediately called to set up an appointment. Dr. Lim diagnosed me with a bite problem. He fitted me for an orthotic appliance to fit over my teeth, and I got relief immediately. Within one week the pain was gone! This was just the beginning of a wonderful experience. Through all this I now have a new smile, and more important, I am pain free. Dr. Lim and his staff are very kind and make you feel very comfortable. Thank you, Dr. Lim!”

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Allen was treated with dental implants, and orthotic to heal his TMJ, and a Full Mouth Reconstruction. Allen had several implants already when he came to see us, but because of his unstable bite, his implants and teeth were breaking and falling apart. Now he has a stable and comfortable bite, as well as a great looking smile.

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“My experience with Dr. Lim has been an absolute life changer. When I first came in to see Dr. Lim. I had ZERO self confidence in my appearance and was in so much pain, for as long as I can remember. People made fun of me for being so ugly and it made me feel so low. As time progressed it got harder to eat and the pain just kept getting worse. I talked to multiple doctors and none of them had the empathy of Dr. Lim. He has done everything to make me feel better and bring out the beauty that I always wanted to have. Every step of the way, he made me feel comfortable and I knew he was the best at his job. Now, I have people treat me differently. I can finally eat whatever I want with no pain. I didn’t think I would ever feel this good about myself. I sure wish I would’ve found him sooner. He has given me, a new found confidence. Thank you for everything, I can’t thank you enough.”

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“I was born without lateral teeth. And to correct that problem, a dentist in Venezuela put me in braces. He closed the gaps by moving my teeth together. Consequently, my mouth was getting smaller and my bite and smile were getting really bad. What made things worse, was I started to have very bad chronic head and neck pain. It reached the point that I had to see a physician for pain management. For more than 20 years I had pain, and nothing helped. The pain management just helped me cope. In the meantime, my general dentist told me that my teeth were getting worse. They were moving and shifting, and he was concerned that I may lose all my teeth soon. He recommended that I see a specialist. That’s when my friend told me about Dr. Heng Lim at Life Smiles of Owasso.
“Dr. Lim wonderfully corrected my bite with a full mouth reconstruction. My chronic pain was gone and it’s been five years. My physician is amazed with the results. I now have a beautiful smile I love. I used to be very embarrassed of my smile. I would try to hide my teeth with my lips when I smiled. It’s the best investment I have ever made in my life. I look ten years younger and I feel very good about myself. Keep doing what you’re doing, Dr. Lim. You are great! I love my smile and I’m totally pain free. Thank you, Dr. Lim.”

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Sarina is a beautiful woman that presented with a collapsed and retracted smile, which caused her to have TMJ, and head and neck pain. Sarina’s smile needed to bloom. We quickly developed her smile with braces and facial development orthodontics to correct the structural and TMJ problems.
A Full Mouth Reconstruction with veneers was also performed to enhance the shape and shade of her smile. Like a rose, Sarina now blooms.

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“I had a great deal of pain in my head and neck, as well as throughout my entire body. I was unable to walk even 50 feet without pain in my legs and feet. Now I walk for blocks without pain. I had no idea that teeth and their occlusion were so important. Dr. Lim, you were also able to save and restore which had broken and cracked from all the years of clenching and grinding. Now I have a healthy, beautiful smile and a true reason to smile because I am pain free. I will ever be grateful to you and your dental team. You are very special to me.”
Dr. Edie
Tahlequah, OK

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Vicky had difficulty breathing and she felt like she couldn’t get a deep breath. She had a very narrow airway which also caused her to have a lot of sleeping issues including insomnia.

To correct these problems, Vicky required a full-mouth reconstruction. Dr. Lim started with an orthotic appliance, which stabilized her bite. Then he built up her bite with crowns and veneers to make this more stable position permanent.

After her treatment was completed, these issues resolved! She can breathe much better and sleep normally.

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Ted had two teeth extracted for braces when he was a teenager, which caused him to have a retracted and collapsed bite. Consequently, his teeth were worn out and he developed TMJ, along with head and neck pain.
Treatment was a full mouth reconstruction to restore broken and worn out teeth, stabilize TMJ, and get rid of his head and neck pain.
Ted loves his smile and he looks much younger now.

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Treatment for Mike was porcelain veneers to restore worn out and chipped teeth, amalgam fillings, and old crowns. We performed a safe amalgam removal, which includes oxygen through a nose piece, rubber-dam isolation, and a high level of evacuation and suction of all debris and vapors. Mike’s treatment was a full smile makeover.

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“I had teeth extracted when I had my first round of braces, consequently my teeth were retracted, and my bite was messed up. Because of the retracted braces my mouth was so small there was not even enough room for my tongue. My teeth began to chip away, and they were very worn down. I was even having TMJ pain. Dr. Lim had to restore my bite with an orthotic to open my bite back up. I had to have a full mouth reconstruction done. I no longer have head and neck pain. My bite feels so much better. Thank you, Dr. Lim.” -Troy

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Lynne
Desired to have a healthier, younger, and more beautiful looking smile.
Lynne is really pleased with her new beautiful smile. Porcelain veneers were used.

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“I was extremely scared of going to see the dentist. Therefore I had a lot of dental issues. I had developed sensitive gums and tooth pain. I was looking for a dentist who could help with a comprehensive plan to fix my problems. I was worried that my teeth were so bad that they all needed to be pulled and get implants or dentures. I was extremely happy when I found Dr. Lim and he was able to save all my teeth. I was finally able to smile for the first time in 15 years. I was so happy with my new smile, it looked so normal and real. Holly the Hygienist was also amazing. She was very gentle. Dr. Lim was very gentle with my pain management. My overall experience here with Dr. Lim and his team was perfect!”

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“I had worn out teeth, almost into the nerve. I did not want to end up with dentures. Dr. Lim restored my teeth and my smile with veneers, crowns and implants. He also corrected my TMJ issues. I have no more pain thanks to Dr. Lim!” -Larry

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Taylor had a full-mouth reconstruction. This began with Dr. Lim putting her jaw through rehab with an orthotic appliance. Then he built up her bite with crowns and veneers to keep her jaw in a more stable position. This helps tremendously with headaches, neck and jaw pain, etc.

“I came in with a lot of neck and shoulder pain. I was very skeptical at first, but as I kept coming in my pain lessened and lessened until it was almost non-existent. I honestly did not know how much pain I was in until about 6 months in and I was able to sleep and move the way I was intended to. I can also chew pain free now—no popping or cracking. I am very thankful to Dr. Lim.” – Taylor