Individualized care is the cornerstone of any thriving dental office. It can be particularly impressive when a dentist manages to combine personalized care with valuable comprehensive care for the entire family. The Chisholm Trail Smile Center is a wonderful family dentist office that strikes this balance perfectly. As one of the oldest dental practices in…
For 43 years, the team at Chisholm Trail Smile Center has treated every family that walks in the door as their own. Dr. Matthew Bridges and his team are driven by cultivating community with their patients and pride themselves in building lasting relationships through compassionate, friendly care. From the young to the old, there is…
Dr. Matthew L. Bridges and our staff at Chisolm Trail Smile Center see patients who have dental insurance, because we believe oral health care should be affordable and attainable for Oklahoma patients like you! Today, we’re discussing the benefits of using dental insurance dentists in the Duncan, OK, area, and how it can save you…
Offering dental care for children has its own unique hurdles and rewards. For years, Dr. Matthew L. Bridges has had a heart for being a children’s dentist in Duncan, OK, and helping so many of our patients’ children develop good oral hygiene habits, and an understanding of the importance of routine dental care. If you…
The holidays are ending soon, and the time for new resolutions is now. According to statistics, most American adults will commit to losing weight, eating healthier, and/or saving more money. Kids need goals, too, and just as we’re more likely to continue our resolutions if we have moral support and reminders, our children will follow…
If you have children, you probably refer to guidance from children’s dentists and the American Dental Association regarding when and how to start teaching them to brush their teeth. This includes teaching kids to floss once a day and brush the teeth twice a day, using a fluoride toothpaste (as soon as soon as they…
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…
Have your children recently developed cavities and you’re looking for ways to help them improve their oral hygiene? Are you just eager to help your kids stay on the right track with their oral health? There are many ways to help your children improve their oral hygiene routines; these are our favorite tips! Do you…
All parents want to protect their children’s teeth. We teach our kids how to brush and floss their teeth the right way and bring them to the dentist twice a year for a cleaning. Despite our efforts, kids may still develop oral health problems. Cavities, gingivitis, damaged teeth—there are many things that can go wrong…
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…