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Aug122018
general dentist Duncan OK

5 Pro Tips for a Healthy Mouth Environment

Preventive DentistryBy Dr. Matthew BridgesAugust 12, 2018

Did you know that the average person has about 1000 to 100,000 individual bacteria hanging out on the surface of each tooth? That estimate is for a person with a healthy mouth. Bad oral hygiene can cause your bacteria levels to exceed a billion–per tooth! There are a lot of surprising facts about what’s going…

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Jul192018
Root canal therapy

The Bright Side of a Root Canal

General DentistryBy Dr. Matthew BridgesJuly 19, 2018

Root canals have a poor reputation, but due to modern microtools, advances in treatment methods, and our anesthesia options, root canal therapy (RCT) is gaining a new and improved reputation. The truth is, that nagging or sharp toothache that sent you to the dentist in the first place will be relieved with RCT. The procedure…

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Jul162018
children's dentist, Duncan OK

5 Ways to Improve Your Kids’ Oral Hygiene

General DentistryBy Dr. Matthew BridgesJuly 16, 2018

Have your children recently developed cavities and you’re looking for ways to help them improve their oral hygiene? Are you just eager to help your kids stay on the right track with their oral health? There are many ways to help your children improve their oral hygiene routines; these are our favorite tips! Do you…

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Jul152018
Marlow/Central dentist

How to Choose a Dentist’s Office

General DentistryBy Dr. Matthew BridgesJuly 15, 2018

Are you new to the area and looking for a dentist for your family? Maybe you just need a new dentist because you’re not happy with your present one. Whatever your situation, finding a new dentist can be challenging if you don’t know what to look for. Whether you’re looking for a Marlow/Central dentist for…

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Jul52018
Bray dentist

What a Rinse Can Add to Your Oral Hygiene Routine

Preventive DentistryBy Dr. Matthew BridgesJuly 5, 2018

An important part of preventive care is having a good oral hygiene routine at home. A lot of people choose to use a mouthwash or rinse to ensure their breath smells fresh and clean, and don’t pay attention to the ingredients. There’s nothing wrong with that. There are many different products on the market to…

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Jun292018
Velma dentist

Parents’ Top Questions About Children’s Dentistry

General DentistryBy Dr. Matthew BridgesJune 29, 2018

All parents want to protect their children’s teeth. We teach our kids how to brush and floss their teeth the right way and bring them to the dentist twice a year for a cleaning. Despite our efforts, kids may still develop oral health problems. Cavities, gingivitis, damaged teeth—there are many things that can go wrong…

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Jun282018
crown lengthening

Don’t Like Your “Gummy” Smile? We Can Fix That!

Cosmetic DentistryBy Dr. Matthew BridgesJune 28, 2018

One of the less-widely-known procedures cosmetic dentistry provides is aesthetic crown lengthening, sometimes called a gum lift or gum contouring. If you have a nice proportion of tooth-to-gum tissue in your smile, you’ve probably never  thought about your gums as a cosmetic issue. However, if you’ve ever felt your smile is too “gummy” or that…

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Jun202018
Bray dentist

Wisdom Teeth – To Extract or Not Extract?

Restorative DentistryBy Dr. Matthew BridgesJune 20, 2018

It’s debatable whether any of us are particularly wise when our wisdom teeth begin to erupt, but they are certainly the last permanent teeth to appear in the mouth. For most people, the third set of molars will try to erupt through the gums sometime between the ages of 16 and 19 years. This can…

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Jun202018
gum surgery

When is Gum Surgery Needed?

General DentistryBy Dr. Matthew BridgesJune 20, 2018

If you’ve been diagnosed with gum disease (periodontitis) and have gum recession, you may have had a gingival graft or connective tissue graft recommended by your dentist or periodontist. While the prospect of gum surgery can sound frightening, the purpose behind treatments like these is to help you hold onto your teeth for as long…

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May302018
older woman on beach

Today’s Dentures are Comfortable and Stable

Restorative DentistryBy Dr. Matthew BridgesMay 30, 2018

When you think about dentures, you might imagine an uncomfortable set of false teeth that slips out of place when you’re eating. Perhaps you remember your grandmother’s teeth sliding out of place at Thanksgiving one year? For centuries, unstable and poorly fitting dentures were the reality for patients who had lost their natural teeth. Up…

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May222018
Comanche dentist

A Smile Makeover Will Boost Your Confidence

Cosmetic DentistryBy Dr. Matthew BridgesMay 22, 2018

Most of us like to take pride in looking our best. We keep our hair groomed and our clothes clean, and try to present ourselves nicely to the world. We also take care of our bodies to stay in good health. The problem with teeth, however, is that they don’t always look as perfect as…

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May182018
Bray dentist

Can Porcelain Veneers Replace Orthodontics?

Cosmetic DentistryBy Dr. Matthew BridgesMay 18, 2018

If you’ve done any research into cosmetic dentistry, you’ve no doubt heard of porcelain veneers. This treatment is the most comprehensive way to improve the way your teeth look. In just a couple of weeks, veneers can deliver a complete smile makeover, by changing the appearance of all the teeth that show when you smile.…

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