Even if you brush your teeth every day, it’s still possible to have yellow teeth. Though not as urgent as other oral health conditions, yellow teeth can make you lose confidence in your smile. At Chisholm Trail Smile Center, Dr. Matthew Bridges helps patients fall in love with their smiles through teeth whitening and other…
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…
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. …
It’s the beginning of a new year, which means many people are working on improving their appearance. Going to the gym and eating healthier are a couple of ways to achieve an improved physique. But what if you want to get the perfect smile? Most people envision dental exams or teeth cleanings when they think…
Are you throwing your money into drugstore teeth whitening products that aren’t delivering the results you want? It might be time to consider a more effective way to get the brilliant smile that you’re looking for. At Chisholm Trails Smile Center in Duncan, OK, our skilled and attentive team offers professional teeth-whitening treatments. When it…
If you’re unsatisfied with the way your teeth look, they don’t have to stay like that forever. Professional teeth whitening is exceptional for treating superficial stains, but veneers can hide deeper discoloration. Depending on the type of staining you’re experiencing, there are cosmetic dentistry treatments that can help. Extrinsic Staining As we age and experience…
Is there a secret to tooth whitening? Why won’t over-the-counter toothpaste and mouthwash lighten teeth effectively? More than half of all American adults don’t like their smiles or the color of their teeth. Teeth often turn yellow due to advanced age, wear and tear, or heavy smoking. Carbonated beverages and coffee are also common culprits. …
Did you know that teeth whitening has been practiced for thousands of years? The ancient Egyptians used to grind pumice stones and mix them with vinegar to create a tooth whitening paste. More recently, dentists in the 1950s used to ask their patients to gargle with hydrogen peroxide to kill bacteria. The side effect of…
Tooth bonding is a versatile and budget-friendly restorative and cosmetic dental solution to several dental problems. Although dental enamel is the strongest substance in the body, it is still susceptible to breaking and cracking. Teeth endure an incredible amount of pressure while chewing (up to 200 pounds!), not to mention what happens when we chew…
Cosmetic dentistry is believed to date as far back as 700 B.C when the Etruscans created dentures from bone and ivory. Thousands of years later, we are still developing new ways to create beautiful smiles with cosmetic dental solutions that, thankfully, no longer use animal bones. If you are dissatisfied with your smile because of…