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The Breakdown on Bad Breath

The coronavirus changed many things about our lives, one of them being that we all know exactly what our own breath smells like constantly (thank you, masks). With Valentine’s Day just around the corner and masks on our faces, many of us are highly aware of the smell of our own mouths—good or bad. Not […]

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What’s Causing Your Headaches?

Headaches can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you can’t identify the source or reason behind them. You may notice headaches when you’re dehydrated, hungry, or during a particularly intense allergy season (which we’re no stranger to in Oklahoma!). But there are other times when you may not be able to determine why you have a […]

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Dental Health For The Holidays – Part 2

Along with Alvin and the Chipmunk’s “12 Days of Christmas” and stale fruit cake, cavities and tooth pain are on the list of things you don’t want to experience this holiday season. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite treats, either. In our last blog post, we discussed some of the […]

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Dental Health for the Holidays – Part 1

Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like peanut brittle in your molars and dry mouth from a spiked eggnog overdose. Let’s face it—family get-togethers and office parties aren’t the prime time for practicing optimum dental health (or any aspect of physical health, for that matter). But there are some steps you can take this holiday season to […]

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Cosmetic Dentistry 101

Dentistry has come a long way in the past few decades. Our first goal as dentists is to maintain the health of your mouth (it affects the health of your whole body, after all). But at Bridges and Buckner, we also recognize that your smile affects your confidence, too, which is why we offer cosmetic […]

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Symptoms of Cavities

As a kid, getting a cavity is almost like a scary rite of passage. As an adult, it can seem like an embarrassing problem. Getting a cavity doesn’t always mean you’re doing a poor job of taking care of your teeth, though. If you know that you’re a tooth-brushing fiend and you’re still experiencing pain […]

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Baby Teething Comfort Tips

The appearance of your baby’s first tooth is an exciting moment on the road of contagious smiles and wobbly steps. That single pearly white makes for adorable photos, but its appearance is also a signal to learn some important care tips about your baby’s teeth. When it comes to teething and your baby’s dental care, […]

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Healthy Gum Basics

Oral health contributes to holistic wellbeing- issues with teeth and gums can impact other organs, causing life-threatening complications. In fact, poor oral and gum health is linked to serious health conditions including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes1. Take a closer look at your gums: Do they look healthy? Here are the healthy gum basics that […]

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Whitening Your Teeth Before Your Wedding: What to Know

What bride and groom doesn’t want to look their best on their wedding day? After all, every eye will be on you, so it makes sense to want the brightest and whitest smile possible for your guests and all those photos. As your nuptials approach, you’ll want to add teeth whitening to your to-do list. […]

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Dental Care During Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be a beautiful time in your life. While you prepare your home and family for a new addition, you also spend a lot of your time and energy taking care of yourself so that your baby will be healthy. Included in that is your oral hygiene, therefore it’s important not to neglect your […]

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Oral Cancer Awareness Month

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, making it an excellent time to learn about oral cancer and oropharyngeal cancer. By becoming educated on the risk factors and symptoms of these cancers, you could increase your chances of preventing and detecting them. What is Oral Cancer Awareness Month? Over 50,000 new cases of oral cancer and […]

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What You Need to Know About Wisdom Teeth

Oftentimes, the thought of wisdom teeth brings up ideations of painful surgery, long recovery and loopy Novocain recoveries. But what are wisdom teeth, really, and how can they affect your oral health? Wisdom Teeth Defined Wisdom teeth are located in the upper and lower gums at the very back of a person’s mouth. Although most […]

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National Children’s Dental Health Month

How are your kids’ dental hygiene habits? There is no time like now – and National Children’s Dental Health Month in February – to reinforce brushing, flossing, and routine visits to a full-service dental provider like Bridges & Buckner Dentistry by Design. How can you promote healthy habits with your kids? Hone Healthy Habits at […]

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Child’s First Dentist Visit

As a parent, you know that many of your child’s most important milestones happen in the first few years of their lives. One of those milestones includes teething, and along with teething comes another milestone: the child’s first dental visit. Here at Bridges & Buckner Family Dentistry, we recognize that the first dentist visit can […]

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What to Know About Dental Implants

According to the American Dental Association, about 5 million implants are placed on an annual basis in the U.S. alone1. Dental implants can be used to replace a missing tooth, replace several teeth, or even to support dentures, and are made from titanium and other materials safe for the human body. WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN […]

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How Safe Are Dental X-Rays?

X-rays are an integral part of a comprehensive dental examination – but how safe are they? X-rays require low levels of exposure to radiation, which may seem risky, but it is important to note that X-rays help establish a baseline for your teeth and jaw that pinpoint issues that may manifest later-on. This makes X-rays […]

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What You Need to Know About Gum Disease

Although gum disease is extremely common among adults in the United States, most people don’t realize they have it until it’s quite advanced. According to the Centers for Disease Control1, 47 percent of adults over age 30 have some form of gum disease. By age 65, this number increases to 70 percent. The sooner you […]

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How We Help Anxious Patients

At Bridges & Buckner Dentistry by Design, we’re proud to have one of the most technologically advanced offices in Lawton. What this means for our patients is that we can focus on their care and making sure their experience with us is as comfortable as possible. What is “Dental Anxiety”? It’s estimated that up to […]

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Foods to Eat for Healthier Teeth

Growing up, most of us were taught that sweet, sticky things are not great for our teeth. But were you also taught that there are other foods that are actually awesome for keeping your teeth (and your body) healthy? This kind of education isn’t as widely prevalent in homes and schools, so we compiled a […]

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All CDC, OSHA, and State Board of Dentistry guidelines will be strictly adhered to in order to ensure the safety of both our patients and team. Some of the changes that you can expect are as follows: Patients will be instructed to call upon arrival. We will then take their temperature in the car as well as have them read and sign a COVID-19 questionnaire. Once this is complete they will be escorted into the office. Once checked out they will be dismissed back to their vehicles. We will only be seeing one patient at a time. We want to welcome back our patients for their routine dental healthcare!

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