Finding time to schedule a visit to the dentist office during the school year can be difficult. As summer comes to a close, now is the best time to bring your child in for a check-up! At Chisholm Trail Smile Center, we want to send your child to school with a bright, healthy smile. Scheduling…
With proper maintenance and cleaning, dentures can last several years or longer. Preventative maintenance can also help you avoid dental problems like irritated gum tissue or infections. If you are considering undergoing denture placement in Duncan, OK, Dr. Matthew L. Bridges can give you advice on how to care for your new prosthetic. Chisholm Trail…
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends regular dental visits at intervals “determined” by a dentist. Researchers have noted that preventative dental visits are closely tied with rates of tooth loss. Dr. Matthew L. Bridges offers routine dental checkups and cleanings in Duncan, OK. Formerly Schreiner Family Dentistry, the Chisholm Trail Smile Center has been serving…
Daily brushings are the best way to proactively care for your teeth. But when was the last time you examined your choice of toothbrush or brushing technique? Brush up your brushing skills with tips from Duncan, OK general dentist Dr. Matthew L. Bridges. The more you know, the more pesky plaque you can remove with…
If you are a human being with teeth, you need to know the full story on flossing. In addition to twice daily brushing and routine six-month visits with your Duncan or Velma dentist, flossing is one of the most important habits that can help you avoid gum disease. It’s estimated that nearly half of all…
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…
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…