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…
Cosmetic dentistry is believed to date as far back as 700 B.C when the Etruscans created dentures from bone and ivory. Thousands of years later, we are still developing new ways to create beautiful smiles with cosmetic dental solutions that, thankfully, no longer use animal bones. If you are dissatisfied with your smile because of…
Teeth whitening has become one of the most popular cosmetic treatments for our patients at Chisholm Trail Smile Center. Dr. Matthew L. Bridges regularly recommends this treatment because it is safe, quick, and effective. Plus, it comes with the added benefits of boosting your confidence and making you look younger. If you’re considering a professional teeth whitening,…
Many of our patients at Chisholm Trail Smile Center have come to enjoy the cosmetic benefits of Zoom!® in-office teeth whitening, which can lighten your natural teeth by up to eight shades! The treatment is completed in around one hour under the careful watch of one of our trained dental professionals in our Duncan, OK…
Laser treatments, sometimes called laser therapy, have been approved for a number of medical and cosmetic purposes, ranging from tattoo and hair removal to cancer treatments. The treatments all use a strong beam of light to cut or destroy unwanted or decaying tissue, including decay within teeth. The practice of using laser treatments in dentistry…
Most of us like to take pride in looking our best. We keep our hair groomed and our clothes clean, and try to present ourselves nicely to the world. We also take care of our bodies to stay in good health. The problem with teeth, however, is that they don’t always look as perfect as…
According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 99.7 percent of adults view a smile as the most important feature. In fact, of those, 74 percent believe that an unattractive smile can inhibit you professionally. One of the smile traits people frequently want corrected is the color of their teeth. As teeth yellow and lose…
As you age, teeth can begin to lose their sparkle and shape. Though enamel is durable, it is also porous and can be affected by the foods and beverages you consume. If you drink dark-colored foods, such as red wine, coffee, black tea, or tomato-based products, you may notice teeth that are yellowy, grayish, or…
Smile imperfections occur to just about everyone. They range in levels of severity. While some struggle from yellow, lackluster teeth, others may be dissatisfied with teeth that are asymmetrical or unevenly shaped. While cosmetic dentistry used to be only something Hollywood elites could enjoy, more and more dentists today are offering cosmetic dentistry treatments at…