With the holiday season fast approaching, you are probably thinking about gifts, upcoming trips, recipe ideas, and what do with the kids. But are you thinking about how to keep your teeth protected during the get-togethers and holiday feasts? If the answer is no, keep reading; we’ve outlined four tips from a family dentist for…
When you think about dentures, you might imagine an uncomfortable set of false teeth that slips out of place when you’re eating. Perhaps you remember your grandmother’s teeth sliding out of place at Thanksgiving one year? For centuries, unstable and poorly fitting dentures were the reality for patients who had lost their natural teeth. Up…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
When pervasive dental problems or gum disease have robbed you of the ability to chew your food or smile with confidence, dentures offer a lasting solution. If it seems like you (or a member of your family) is constantly struggling with tooth problems or oral pain, we encourage you to visit us at Chisholm Trail…
When that pesky toothache pops up, visiting the dentist is typically the first thought to comes to mind – and rightfully so. Sure, a dentist is licensed to repair your cavities and examine your teeth, but did you know he or she can do so much more for you? You’ve probably heard that the eyes…
After weeks of ongoing dental pain that can barely be soothed with over-the-counter pain relievers, you make an appointment with your local dentist. After reviewing your x-rays and performing a complete examination, the dentist locates the cause of the issue: you have a severely infected tooth that is in need of root canal therapy. You…