Although keeping a natural tooth is always preferable, a dental extraction can sometimes be necessary. For instance, one of your teeth might be too damaged or weakened to repair. However, getting a tooth removed does not mean you have to live forever with a gap in your smile. By working with Dr. Matthew Bridges at…
With the holiday season fast approaching, you are probably thinking about gifts, upcoming trips, recipe ideas, and what do with the kids. But are you thinking about how to keep your teeth protected during the get-togethers and holiday feasts? If the answer is no, keep reading; we’ve outlined four tips from a family dentist for…
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none” last=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””]Family dentists can do so much more than simply clean your teeth or fill a…
At Chisholm Trail Smile Center, Dr. Bridges prefers to save natural teeth whenever possible. That being said, there are certain instances in which tooth removal is the only viable option. Dr. Bridges can perform a dental extraction in Duncan, OK to help patients alleviate their discomfort and preserve their overall oral health.Do you have a…
If you are a new parent, or have recently added to the size of your family, you may be looking for a children’s dentist in Duncan, OK . The baby books and pediatricians don’t always tell you this, but the earlier you bring your little ones to the dentist the better their chances of avoiding…
Like many fields of health care and medicine, dentistry has been practiced for centuries. Recent advances in science and technology have revolutionized dental care in the past half-century, but many of the most basic elements have been practiced for centuries, if not millennia. These are some of our favorite fascinating facts about dental health and…
Most Americans make sacrifices to be able to afford medical care. Even with “good health insurance,” medical costs often force families to go into debt to stay in good health. Even more upsetting is the fact that dental care is usually not covered in medical insurance plans, and must be paid for separately. It’s no…
If you have children, you probably refer to guidance from children’s dentists and the American Dental Association regarding when and how to start teaching them to brush their teeth. This includes teaching kids to floss once a day and brush the teeth twice a day, using a fluoride toothpaste (as soon as soon as they…
A toothache is a special kind of pain that no one should have to suffer. For this reason, we provide emergency appointments at Chisholm Trail Smile Center—for both new and returning patients. If you (or a family member) have not been to the dentist for a number of years, it can be a challenge to…
If you’ve ever skipped necessary dental or periodontal appointments for fear of pain and trauma, we have good news. Modern dentistry uses technologically enhanced tools that make your appointments calmer, gentler, and less likely to cause anxiety. Some of the most beneficial tools we use today are dental lasers. These tools use a beam of…