If you’ve ever had a serious toothache, you know they are not something you can suffer in silence. Painful toothaches can make your life so unpleasant that you may not be able to eat, sleep, or follow your normal routines. Any persistent or recurring toothache should always be cause for alarm, since teeth cannot heal…
If you’ve lost a tooth, you’ve probably been advised that a dental implant is the “best way” to replace it–and maybe you’ve wondered why. While it’s true that dental implants do cost a bit more than a traditional single tooth replacement (bridge and crown), that’s not why we recommend them! A dental implant is a…
A broken tooth can not only make your smile appear rough and jagged, it can also compromise your oral health. When a tooth has a fracture – no matter how mild or severe – it can weaken the structure and lead to further dental damage. Dr. Matthew L. Bridges, your general dentist in Duncan, OK,…
Throbbing severe pain usually indicates an infected tooth and cavity, but there are many types of tooth pain that do not fit this category. Sensitive teeth are sometimes a natural result of the aging process, but they can also indicate a condition that requires attention from your dentist. Do hot and cold beverages make you…
You don’t have to run and hide in your bed when you hear the words “root canal.” In our last blog, we discussed how root canal therapy can save a tooth that would otherwise be headed for extraction. In this edition, we’ll explain what you can expect if you hear the words “root canal” at…
Did you know that at least a quarter of Americans forgo routine dental care? For some, fear of the dentist is an issue, but for others it’s a matter of money. Either their insurance doesn’t cover dental, their dental insurance is minimal, or they lack insurance coverage altogether. Restorative dental procedures can be costly, but…
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.…
