Dr. Valerie Holleman was born and raised in Oklahoma City. She obtained her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Oklahomas College of Dentistry in 2005. After graduation, Dr. Holleman was selected for admittance to the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program. During her residency, she gained valuable experience and knowledge in diagnosis, treatment planning, and the treatment of complex dental conditions. Since graduating in 2005, she has continued to refine her clinical skills and complete additional training in cosmetic dentistry, sedation, implants, and dental surgery. She is also certified to provide Invisalign Braces.

Dr. Holleman maintains memberships with the American Dental Association, the Oklahoma Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. She has also volunteered at the dental clinic at Catholic Charities as well as at the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OKMOM). Building trusting relationships with patients, honing her skills in dentistry, helping patients get relief from dental pain, and creating beautiful, healthy smiles are the reasons why she loves her career. Dr. Holleman chose to become a dentist because she believes that everyone deserves a healthy and beautiful smile. She is passionate about creating a relaxing atmosphere where you feel comfortable and safe in the dental chair.

Dr. Holleman met her husband, Ott, while they were both attending dental school. They have been married since 2006 and have two beautiful children, Madison and Arthur, and a Golden Retriever named Winston. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, working out, and volunteering at her kids school.

She joined Dr. Hollemans team in 2009, starting out as her dental assistant. In February 2012, she took a leave of absence due to the birth of her second son and returned to the dental field in August 2014 as Dr. Hollemans front office receptionist. Now as our Front Office Coordinator, she continues to enjoy the interactions with all of our patients and strives to make all of them feel welcome at our office.backlinkboss.com

Amanda lives in Oologah with her husband, David, and their two boys, Ethan and Wyatt. She loves living in the country, watching her boys grow, and helping her family and friends in any way that she can.

Jodie was born and raised in Ames, Oklahoma. In the summer of 2008, she earned her Associates degree in Social Science at Northern Oklahoma College. In 2009, she became certified as a dental assistant at Autry Technology Center.

She joined Dr. Hollemans team in January 2012 as her dental assistant, and after six years of assisting, she has now transitioned into the administrative side of dentistry. She loves being able to touch each patients life in a positive way and always strives to not only be a part of giving them a reason to smile but actually enhancing the quality of their life.

Betsy joined Dr. Hollemans team in July 2019. She truly loves her work in dentistry, and her happy demeanor can help any patient that may find the dental office a scary place to be. She enjoys helping patients keep their smiles for a lifetime.

Johna joined Dr. Hollemans team in October 2019. She strives to improve her patients quality of life through individualized oral health education and optimal care. She works hard to ease their dental fears and concerns and loves to get to know her patients on a personal level.

In June 2015, she joined Dr. Hollemans team as a dental assistant intern first, and then she was hired on as a permanent dental assistant in July 2015. She has learned that dentistry is continuously changing, and she finds it so gratifying that she, Dr. Holleman, and the team are always constantly learning and training in new aspects of dentistry in order to give patients the best care and experiences we possibly can.

Being bilingual and fluent in Spanish has helped her career out tremendously, especially when she volunteers at the dental clinic at Catholic Charities and Oklahoma Mission of Mercy with Dr. Holleman.

Our comfortable and modern dental office contains many simple details that take our patients experiences from excellent to outstanding. We always want your familys visits to be very productive and pleasant at the same time. Our amenities include:

Our office is equipped with digital radiography, which captures and saves accurate digital images of your teeth and mouth instantly. Digital X-rays are much faster and safer for our patients than traditional X-rays, emitting up to 90% less radiation.

Digital Panoramic X-rays show a broad view of the jaws, teeth, sinuses, nasal area, and temporomandibular (jaw) joints. These X-rays do not find cavities. They show problems such as impacted teeth, bone abnormalities, cysts, solid growths (tumors), infections, and fractures.

Cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) shows the bodys interior structures as a three-dimensional image. CT scans are used in dentistry to evaluate the jawbone for dental implant placement and difficult tooth extractions to avoid possible complications during and after surgical procedures.

Intraoral cameras are a useful diagnostic and patient education tool. Through the use of the camera, we can show you digital pictures of your teeth and gums. These pictures not only enable us to identify problem areas like a cracked tooth or a broken filling, but we can visually guide you through your diagnosis and treatment options.

Lynn Lane Family Dentistry is committed to providing exceptional, budget-friendly dental care to patients in Broken Arrow and surrounding areas. When you choose our practice to be your primary dental care provider, you can trust we will take great care of you and your oral health.

Finding dental services for your entire household that wont break the bank can be a challenge, so we do everything we can to meet patients where theyre at financially and provide them with flexible payment options. If you have any questions or concerns for us, please let us know, and well be happy to work with you!

At Lynn Lane Family Dentistry, we understand that the upfront costs of dental care can prevent patients from receiving the services that they really want and need. With CareCredit, patients are able to divide the cost of their care into manageable monthly payments that fit into their unique budget. Interest-free plans range from six to twenty-four months, while longer plans offer low interest rates. Credit decisions are made within minutes, so if youre interested in learning more, we recommend visiting their website and submitting an application!

The following information applies when grafting material has been placed into extraction sites to help preserve your jawbone in preparation for possible implant replacement of the extracted tooth. Your bone graft is made up of many particles. You may find some small granules in your mouth for the first several days. Do not be alarmed by these. It is normal to have some of them come out of the graft site and into your mouth. There are some things you could do to minimize the amount of material that becomes dislodged:

If a partial denture or a flipper has been placed in your mouth, we will need to see you for a follow up visit to make adjustments and go over how to remove and replace it appropriately. DO NOT TAKE YOUR FLIPPER/DENTURE OUT THE DAY OF TOOTH REMOVAL AND BONE GRAFT. Your flipper/denture will promote clotting and decrease the initial flow of blood. Slight bleeding can last up to 2 to 3 days. Please keep the flipper/denture in until we instruct you to remove it. Sleep with the flipper/denture in your mouth for one week unless otherwise instructed.

Fillings do not last forever. They can wear and break down over time. Proper brushing and flossing is recommended to help you retain your fillings. Having your teeth cleaned every six months and an exam and x-rays every year will help prolong the life of your fillings.

Different factors will affect the stable, secure fit of your appliance. Over time, the bone and soft tissue that supports your appliance may change, causing it to become loose. Once teeth are lost, the bone that once supported teeth naturally diminishes. While this process is generally slow, it does vary from person to person. Weight gain or loss may also change the fit of your appliance. A loose, ill-fitting appliance can generally be made snug again by a simple procedure called a soft reline. A soft reline is temporarily placed to create a cushion for the space now present from the loss of bone and soft tissue. The laboratory hard reline, which is more permanent, requires the taking of a new impression of the mouth so that the appliance fits the mouth as it is now and not as it was. In this way, any spaces that formed under the appliance due to the shrinkage of bone and soft tissue will be filled, resulting in a snug, more comfortable fit. This hard reline is generally recommended 6-9 months after extractions and/or every 3-4 years, or as needed.

You can seriously damage your appliance and cause harm to your mouth by improperly adjusting or repairing it yourself. Glue, whether regular or superglue, sold over the counter often contains harmful chemicals and once improperly repaired, the appliance can be much more difficult to correct. Always have your appliance repairs and adjustments performed by a trained professional.

The supporting bone and tissues in your mouth need regular rest from denture/partial wearing. Therefore, it is important that you take your appliance out at least once a day for at least 30 minutes to an hour. The best place to store them is in a water-filled plastic container. This procedure will prevent your appliance from drying out, which can adversely affect their fit. Also during this time, you may soak the appliance in Efferdent or related products to help clean them better. Dentures are very delicate and may break if dropped even a few inches. Handling dentures over a folded towel or a sink full of water will help prevent breaks from occurring when dropped. When not wearing the appliance, store it away from children and pets. Our office suggests that the appliance be worn while you sleep to decrease the soreness that may be present in the morning after having not worn them overnight.

Keeping your appliance clean is essential in maintaining good oral health. Removable appliances, like natural teeth, attract plaque, become stained from smoking and food dyes, and collect food particles that can cause bad breath. Soaking and brushing are ways to keep them clean.

Your new removable appliance will often feel large. You may even experience a gag reaction to the fullness of the appliance, particularly in the back of your mouth. This is a normal first reaction. Be patient. In time, with a little practice, you will adjust naturally to this initial feel of fullness. Wear the new appliance as much as possible, even if it feels sore or loose. If adjustments are needed, Dr. Holleman and her dental team will have the advantage of seeing how they have affected your soft tissues. Sore spots will be more identifiable and easily corrected.

Your new removable appliance may cause an increase in saliva flow. This is normal. For the first few days of wearing it, you should expect to swallow more frequently. In a few days, your saliva flow will adjust.

Wearing a new appliance (even for the patient who has worn these appliances before) will often result in altered speech. A common problem is pronouncing words containing s sounds. In most cases, practicing speech aloud with your new appliance in place will help restore your normal speaking quality. One of the best practice methods is to read aloud from a book or magazine in front of a mirror to get used to the new speaking position of your tongue and new teeth. This will add confidence and comfort. Another good habit is to bite and swallow prior to speaking to set the dentures/partials in position, which enhances fit and speech.

False teeth simply do not perform in the same manner as natural teeth. While natural teeth are anchored in bone via large roots, denture/partial teeth are placed in an acrylic base that sits on top of the soft tissue of the mouth. People with natural teeth can bite on one side at a time or tear food by using their front teeth. Denture wearers, in comparison, must take smaller bites and learn to chew on both sides at the same time, maintaining their dentures in balance so as not to dislodge the dentures while eating. Patience and practice will help to accomplish this. Partial dentures, although still false teeth, have more stability than full dentures when chewing, as they generally anchor off of the natural teeth.

Moderate discomfort and swelling may occur with most oral surgery procedures. The symptoms begin within the first 12 hours following the surgery, and start to decrease after 48 hours. The amount of discomfort and swelling is unpredictable. It is important to take care of your surgery site, so please follow these instructions:

You have just completed the first step of your implant treatment. If you look inside your mouth, you may be able to see the healing collar of the implant. The implant does require a clean environment in order to heal properly. In that regard, much of the success of this implant will depend on you. Proper care of your mouth will aid in the healing process and reduce the possibility of complications.