At Chisholm Trail Dental, our philosophy is simple: Healthy Smile, Healthy Body, Live Well. Your smile is more important to your total body health and your overall quality of life than you may realize. Thats why we emphasize patient education to teach our community about the oral-systemic link, as well as the importance of feeling confident in your smile for your mental and emotional well-being. We do what we do because we love people, which shines through in how we practice every single day. The foundation of our practice is our relationships with our patients. When youre in our care, you can trust youre receiving the same treatment we would want for ourselves or for our loved ones. Were here to help!
Dr. Ryan Knight grew up in Grapevine and attended the University of North Texas. He earned his DMD from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry at Birmingham Medical Center in 1999. Dr. Cindy Knight was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1995. She earned her DDS degree in 1999 from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Dr. Ryan and Dr. Cindy met at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio while completing two years of residency for advanced training in general dentistry.
Adventurous in spirit, the Knights moved to Alaska where they practiced dentistry for 13 years. They have twin daughters. The Knight family relocated over five years ago. A desire to be closer to family and a longing for the Texas sunshine led them to call the Benbrook area home.
When Drs. Ryan and Cindy Knight acquired ownership of Chisholm Trail Dental in Benbrook, the practice reopened with new leadership and a fresh start. The Chisholm Trail Dental team hopes to raise awareness of the vital connection between oral health and systemic health to foster wellness within our community.
Brandi grew up in the beautiful city of Anchorage, Alaska before deciding to move down to Texas for some warmer weather. She joined the team here at Chisholm Trail Dental in 2015 and hasnt looked back! Brandi has a strong passion for helping others, and it shows in her level of care and compassion for every patient that visits our office.
Brenyn loves working with the team at Chisholm Trail Dental because she believes its a special place that cares so much about every patient on a personal and professional level. She finds her job extremely rewarding because of the opportunity to see patients come in embarrassed with their smiles, and watch as the team helps them build a healthy mouth and changes their lives!
Whether youve hidden your smile your entire life, or recent developments have you feeling less than confident, we would be happy to help you design a smile you cant help but show off. Its amazing how great an impact the look of your smile can have on your self-esteem which is a huge player in your mental and emotional health and well-being. When you look good, you feel good, so investing in a cosmetic dental treatment is no shallow pursuit. You deserve to feel confident in your smile, and we would love to be the team to help get you there.
If the potential cost of treatment is the only thing holding you back, we want you to know we offer flexible financing options to help you attain the smile you deserve. This is an investment in yourself, and we think youre well worth it!
Whiteness is the primary aesthetic dental concern for most folksunderstandably so. Its unfortunate that our teeth tend to yellow and stain with the accumulation of years and some of our favorite vices, but fortunately, we live in a time when teeth whitening is easily accessible. Go ahead and skip the teeth whitening aisle, though, because those products can make teeth sensitive without delivering the results you were hoping for. Only a professional whitening treatment from your Benbrook dentist promises minimal sensitivity and dramatic results. We offer both in-office bleaching and take-home whitening kits so you can whiten how you want.
If your smile needs a little more TLC than whitening alone can provide, you may be a great candidate for veneers. Veneers are thin shells of tooth-colored porcelain, bonded to the visible surface of the teeth. Veneers can cover cracks and chips, stains and yellowing, spaces and gaps, and generally improve the appearance of a single tooth or all the teeth that show when you smile. At Chisholm Trail Dental, were happy to offer Lumineersthe #1 patient-requested veneer brand. Lumineers are ultra-thin, which means less preparation of the natural teeth for a less invasive and more comfortable treatment with stunning results.
If your smile is suffering from minor imperfections, you may not want to commit to extensive procedures like veneers, or a combination of restorative techniques, Invisalign, and teeth whitening. Dental bonding or cosmetic bonding is a simple, non-invasive technique that allows us to correct minor imperfections without doing anything drastic. We use a tooth-colored resin to cover cracks, build out chips, hide stains, fill gaps, and improve minor alignment and shape issues. Bonding can correct many of the same issues as veneers but is less invasive and more affordable.
If you have a gummy smile, the problem is not necessarily that your teeth are too short, by that your gums are covering too much of them. This is a very common problem and one were more than happy to correct with a simple gum contouring treatment. We use a dental laser to gently and carefully sculpt the gum line to reveal more of your beautiful smile. Gum contouring is minimally invasive, quick, comfortable, and can dramatically impact the look of your smile. If youd like to see a little more white than pink when you smile, ask us about gum contouring today to let those pearly whites shine!
Were happy to be your certified Invisalign providers in Benbrook. If youd like to straighten your smile quickly and discreetly with the comfort of your regular dental provider, contact your Benbrook cosmetic dentists, Drs. Cindy and Ryan Knight at Chisholm Trails Dental today!
Digital technology has improved the medical and dental fields by leaps and bounds. Today, digital x-rays are quicker, easier, and more accurate than ever. They can be taken in a matter of moments right from the dental chair and reduce your radiation exposure by up to 90%.
For more complex diagnostics and treatment plans, we use our 3D imaging system to take panoramic x-rays for a more comprehensive understanding of your oral health structures. CBCT scans give us a whole new dimension of insight for better diagnostics, better experiences, and successful outcomes.
In the past, the only way to get a good look inside your mouth was through the magic of sight and the help of a tiny dental mirror to peer around corners. Thankfully, today, we have a tool in our belt that makes the discovery process more intuitive, so you can have peace of mind.
Intraoral cameras take real-time live videos of all the nooks and crannies of your mouth, so we can see into those hard-to-reach places for earlier detection of disease and decay. They also allow you to see what we see on the screen, so you can better understand your oral health and treatment needs.
Would you believe us if we told you only about 15% of dentists in America regularly screen their patients for oral cancer? Unfortunately, its true. At Chisholm Trail Dental, we take oral cancer and systemic wellness very seriously, and as your oral health advocates, we take pride in screening every patient for oral cancer at every exam.
Its one thing to perform a visual exam, looking for any changes or abnormalities that may have developed since your last visit. But often times, tissue abnormalities and pre-cancerous cells are invisible to the naked eye. Thats why weve invested in oral cancer screening technology that allows us to illuminate cell and tissue abnormalities sooner.
Laser technology has been another of the greatest advancements in recent dental history. Treatments that used to require painful injections, invasive drills, and cutting and sewing tissue can now be completed with dental lasers. At Chisholm Trail Dental, we use THREE different wavelengths of lasers for different dental needs including laser cavity detection, fillings without a drill or shot, and gum disease therapy.
Our Fotona LightWalker laser allows for more conservative dentistry, earning widespread industry acclaim and highly-respected technology and innovation awards. The LightWalker laser helps us diagnose and treat many dental issues in the areas of endodontics, implantology, oral surgery, gum disease, and even teeth whitening. The patented pulse mode improves the lasers interaction with tissues for optimized speed, comfort, and results.
For many folks, the worst part of any dental treatment is the injection. Nerves, pinch, ouch! And if you have a fear of needles, you may avoid the entire situation altogether, which only leads to a cycle of dental problems and avoiding the dentist. It doesnt have to be this way.
At Chisholm Trail Dental, your comfort is our top priority, and we go above and beyond to create comfortable, stress-free experiences for our patients. Thats why were happy to offer painless injections, using a topical anesthetic to numb the area so you wont feel a thing.
Its unfortunate that many dentists practice what we call the drill-n-fill philosophy of careonly treating the physical symptoms of disease and decay, rather than educating the patient or going to deeper to determine the root cause of the problem. Thats where our practice stands out from the rest. Weve invested in advanced microscope technology that allows us to view your oral pathogenswe can even determine your risk for disease based on your DNA. Pretty cool, right?
Your oral pathogens are the keys to your oral and overall health. Certain pathogens present at moderate to high levels indicate your risk for oral disease, and these same pathogens significantly increase your risk for systemic diseases as well. If we can determine your oral biology based on your saliva and Oral DNA testing, we can prescribe the right products and lifestyle habits to correct the imbalance and prevent disease in the future. Now thats a future we look forward to.
Its definitely worth finding out if you value your health and want solutions and prevention, not band-aids. Get in touch with us today to schedule a bacterial analysis microscope screening and Oral DNA test.
It can be overwhelming walking through the toothpaste aisleso many choices! Not to mention all the other products and tools that guarantee a healthier mouth (and rarely deliver results). If you trust your hair stylist and invest in the products she recommends for your hair, dont you think its time to take your dentists advice and invest in the best products for your unique oral health needs? If you prefer prevention versus treatment, say yes.
We know finding quality dental and health care providers for your family is importantand can be easier said than done! At Chisholm Trail Dental, were an advanced dental care center with a family-friendly environment, so patients of all ages from all walks of life are welcomed with open arms and a smile! We might just change how you feel about dentistry.
If youre new to the Benbrook or surrounding communities, or youre a longtime resident looking for an elevated level of care, youve come to the right place. We are currently and happily welcoming new patients and families to join our practice. Were proud to be able to provide all your familys dental needs comfortably under one roof.
At Chisholm Trail Dental, we understand the value of quality dental care better than anyone. But for under- or uninsured patients, the cost of care can be prohibitive. We dont want anyone to have to choose between dental care and other financial obligations.
Thats why were happy to accept all insurance plans, so if youre wondering if we accept your insurancethe answer is YES! If you dont have insurance or need additional assistance, were happy to offer flexible financing options so you dont have to break the bank.