Dentist - Mangum, OK

How do I get emergency dental care?

From a small chip to a completely knocked-out tooth, dental emergencies can be extremely stressful and inconvenient. With a highly experienced dentist, the latest technology, and a conveniently located office, we do our very best to make the process of restoring your pain-free smile as smooth and efficient as possible. We recommend giving our team a call right away so we can guide you through the next best steps and set aside time for you to come in for treatment (many times the very same day!).

Important note: life-threatening symptoms that require medical attention (i.e., bleeding that lasts longer than 10 minutes, uncontrollable breathing, difficulty swallowing) warrant a visit to your local ER.

How do I find the best place to get dental work done?

The first step is essential: determine what’s most important to you! If you are interested in a specialty service, like dental implants, then finding an implant dentist with extensive experience might be priority number one. If you’ve struggled with dental-related anxiety in the past, then you may be looking for a compassionate dental team that offers sedation dentistry for both routine and complex treatments. If you have dental insurance, then your goal might be to find an office that welcomes your plan so you can utilize your benefits.

These are just a few examples of things that are important to our patients in Mangum. Fortunately, those are important to us as well! Dr. Lively has more than 20 years of experience in the world of dentistry and he’s completed continuing education courses at prestigious institutions, including the Misch Implant Institute. He also works alongside a phenomenal team, offers sedation dentistry, and welcomes many of the nation’s leading dental insurance providers, including Cigna, MetLife, and BlueCross BlueShield.

What do you do if you can't afford a dentist?

Many patients have adopted the belief that dentistry is expensive. In reality, that’s not the case! Our team is proud to offer multiple financial solutions – including dental insurance and flexible financing – which helps even the most extensive treatment plans fit into your monthly budget. Furthermore, neglecting essential dental care will allow tooth decay, gum disease, and other problems to worsen, wreaking havoc on your oral health in the process. That’s one of the many reasons it’s so important to prioritize preventive care; it can save you hundreds or, in many cases, thousands on restorative treatments in the long run.

How can I make a same-day appointment with a dentist?

Our team does our very best to provide same-day appointments for patients struggling with dental injuries like a cracked, loose, or knocked-out tooth. However, there are some cases where we can accommodate same-day visits for patients who had a last-minute opening in their schedule as well. In both cases, we recommend calling our team as soon as possible. That way, we can provide you with an immediate answer on whether or not we can see you that day. Of course, you can also submit a contact form on our website, and we will respond as soon as possible.