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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
