As part of our ongoing endeavors to help patients attain and maintain their healthiest smiles, we recommend preventative dentistry checkups and teeth cleanings. Although one of our skilled dental hygienists can remove caked-on plaque through routine dental cleaning, scaling and root planing is a more thorough cleaning procedure. Dental professionals use scaling and root planing…
The truth is that there is no right or wrong answer to this great debate. Square teeth are not inherently better than round teeth (and vice versa). However, after evaluating your smile, your cosmetic dentist can form a constructive opinion on which shape may blend in nicely with your natural features. At Chisholm Trail Smile…
What’s worse than being around someone who has bad breath? Having bad breath. An estimated 30% of adults suffer from bad breath, making this issue one of the most common oral health problems faced by patients. Not only is it embarrassing, but bad breath often affects the way a person is treated in professional or…
Cavities are one of the most common restorative dentistry concerns. For Dr. Matthew Bridges, the first goal is to prevent dental decay in the first place. Nevertheless, if you do develop a cavity, we are ready to answer your questions and provide the outstanding care that you need. Concerned that you have a cavity and…
Severe dental pain or a damaged tooth may necessitate emergency dentistry treatment, but the last thing you want to worry about is emergency tooth extraction cost. While the first goal for any dentist is to save your natural tooth, in some cases, extraction may be the only viable solution. Fortunately, gentle techniques and nitrous oxide…
If you feel that your gums detract from the look of your smile, gum contouring may be the most appropriate cosmetic dentistry treatment for you. This procedure is a conservative, minimally invasive way to improve large or uneven gums. Gum contouring has minimal side effects and can give you a bigger, healthier-looking smile in minutes. …
An implant dentist is at the forefront of restorative dentistry and can offer the latest tooth replacement options. Dental implants replace missing tooth roots, meaning the attached restorations are more secure and lifelike than older, removable dental prosthetics. They also offer important, long-term benefits for your oral health. If you are considering dental implants, you…
Whether you are new to the area or you are a long-time resident, if you have spent hours looking for a “Marlow dentist near me,” your search is over! At Chisholm Trail Smile Center, Dr. Matthew L. Bridges and his team provide a full spectrum of dental services, ranging from cosmetic procedures to advanced care…
“My sleep apnea and snoring are killing me – how do I find great sleep dentistry near me?” If you have spoken these or similar words lately, you know the challenge of trying to find an outstanding practitioner. Not all dentists are qualified to treat sleep issues, and of those that are, not all provide…
If you are missing all or many of your teeth, you may be wondering, “What type of dentist does dentures?” Since dentures are a common restorative dentistry option, most dental practitioners can provide these prosthetics. However, not every dentist offers the same quality in terms of aesthetics and functionality. Further, not all dentists offer advanced…