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…
It’s estimated that one in three Americans is not getting the dental care they need. Some people have legitimate dental phobias, but for others it’s more a “phobia” of losing a whole paycheck in one appointment. Medical and dental treatments can be expensive, but everyone deserves high quality dental care. What can you do if…
Have you ever experienced dry mouth, due to illness or as a side-effect of a medication? At the time, you likely noticed how unpleasant it feels when your mouth and throat feel dry, itchy, and sticky. You may have thought “what a nuisance!” but you probably didn’t realize how serious this condition can be. Dry…
Most Americans will need a dental restoration (filling) at least once in their lives, but do you know what that means? How are white fillings different from metal ones? Are the metal ones safe? How long do they last? If you’ve ever wondered about dental restorations, this post is for you! Fillings are used to…
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…
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.…
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…