Selecting a dentist for your family can be stressful. Dad wants to be in and out of his checkups fast, one kid needs braces, another hates going to the dentist, and Mom just wants everyone to be happy and healthy. If you’re choosing a family dentist in Duncan, OK, these five questions will help guide…
Protect your loved ones by learning about the mouth-body connection in this article by your dentist at Chisholm Trail Smile Center, Dr. Matthew Bridges. Your mouth facilitates entry of external elements into your body. It makes perfect sense, but have you really thought about it? Everything you put in your mouth, from foods to fingernails…
Unless something is wrong with your teeth or you have a particular medical treatment, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that people visit their general dentist every six months. While we recognize that it can be challenging to fit a dentist appointment in an already jam-packed schedule, maintaining oral health is crucial for staying healthy.…
As a child, losing teeth was exciting because the tooth fairy visited. As an adult, losing one tooth or several teeth is less than exciting; it’s actually a scary and unfortunate thing! In the past, most people’s resistance to false teeth revolved around the fact that they just looked … well, fake. The teeth and…
What’s the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist? Both dentists and orthodontists are knowledgeable and equipped to handle oral health problems. However, general dentists focus on maintaining oral wellness, and orthodontists specialize in aligning the teeth and jaw. Before people decide where they should set up their next appointment, they must determine what services…
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…
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…
If you are missing one, two, or a few adjacent teeth, our Duncan, OK dental office can customize a restorative treatment to meet your needs. Dr. Matthew Bridges provides quality dental care in a comfortable environment. If you have questions about the benefits of dental implants vs a traditional bridge, this overview will help guide…