Everything has been going great. Then suddenly, you wake in the middle of the night with a severe toothache. When a tooth becomes infected, there is no time to waste. At Chisholm Trail Smile Center, Dr. Matthew Bridges offers both root canal treatment and extractions. As dental professionals, we prefer to save teeth whenever possible.…
If someone you care about has suffered tooth loss, dentures may be on your mind for the first time. If you are just starting to learn about the world of prosthetic teeth, you should take the time to learn about the differences between conventional dentures and implant-supported dentures. Are you thinking about putting your ongoing…
Pew, pew! When we think of lasers, we may be tempted to think of laser blasters from our favorite science fiction movies, but the truth is that lasers have led to some phenomenal advances in the medical field. You probably know someone who has had laser vision correction, and surgical lasers can cut tissues more…
There are a lot of high quality dental offices out there today, but we doubt you’ll find one as committed to their patients as we are to ours. If you have a family dentist you already see, we challenge you to ask whether your current dentist’s office does everything we do here at Chisholm Trail…
Did you know that Dr. Matthew Bridges can help your children’s teeth stay clean and healthy throughout their childhood and adolescent years? Having kids doesn’t automatically mean you need a pediatric dentist; a general dentist can provide excellent routine preventive and restorative care to keep your children’s smiles healthy and strong. A pediatric specialty dentist…
As dentists, we do all we can to save your teeth when they have been compromised by bacteria. Whether with a filling or a root canal therapy, there are many ways to restore and preserve a tooth. In some cases, however, infection has migrated to the gum tissue or cannot be removed from the tooth.…
Have you recently encountered complete tooth loss and find yourself overwhelmed with what to do next? Your teeth are meant to last you a lifetime. But certain factors, such as decay, disease, and trauma can lead to tooth loss. While most dentists will try and save a tooth with conservative restorative treatments first, when damage…
When pervasive dental problems or gum disease have robbed you of the ability to chew your food or smile with confidence, dentures offer a lasting solution. If it seems like you (or a member of your family) is constantly struggling with tooth problems or oral pain, we encourage you to visit us at Chisholm Trail…
Sensitivity to cold beverages, toothache, difficulty chewing … these are all common side effects of a cavity. Did you know that over 90 percent of Americans will be diagnosed with at least one cavity by the time they reach the age of 35? That’s a pretty staggering statistic. Cavities are quite common and the chances…
Did you know you can receive BOTOX® Cosmetic or JUVÉDERM® at your dentist’s office? It’s true! As long as they are certified in administering facial esthetics, you can brighten your smile and smooth facial wrinkles all under the same roof in a matter of minutes. Men and women who are dissatisfied with their smiles and…