Convenient Access from Crossroads
A toothache that will not quit, a crown that cracked over lunch, or a checkup you have been putting off: a dentist near Crossroads can handle all three about 7 minutes away. Shadid Dental Studio has practiced in south Oklahoma City since 1984, just one interstate hop west along I-240. Two general dentists, a father and son, share the office.
From Santa Fe South High School at 7000 Crossroads Blvd., follow Crossroads Blvd. to SE 66th St and head west to S. High Ave., then take the on-ramp onto I-35 just long enough to reach the I-240 interchange. Ride I-240 west about 1.6 miles, exit toward SW 74th St, and turn south on S. Western Ave. for roughly a mile. Go right on SW 89th St and right again at S. Klein Ave. to reach 1001 SW 89th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73139, a 4.1-mile trip in all. Our Google Maps listing loads the directions on your phone, and nearby readers can visit our pages for Valley Brook and Southern Hills.
Where the Interstates Meet, a Dental Office Close By
Crossroads takes its name from the I-35 and I-240 interchange in south-east Oklahoma City. Crossroads Mall opened beside that junction in February 1974, and when it was built it ranked among the ten largest malls in the country. The site was renamed Plaza Mayor at the Crossroads in 2013. Today it is home to Santa Fe South High School, a public charter school that moved into the former Montgomery Ward building in 2017.
The area sits in Oklahoma County, with the small town of Valley Brook just to the north and the Cloverleaf neighborhood across I-35 to the west. The old mall site sits right beside both interstates, so a short highway trip is far more practical than crossing downtown for a checkup.
Our office keeps the trip simple. You stay on I-240 for less than two miles, exit toward SW 74th St and Western, and turn onto SW 89th St. For most patients it takes about as long as a quick errand. Appointments run Monday through Thursday, 8:45 AM to 5 PM.
Families tied to the Santa Fe South campus, from students to parents and grandparents, can all be seen in one place. Keeping everyone with the same practice gives the dentists a full picture of each person's history. Several of our team members have worked here for 20 to 30 years or more, so patients who return after a long break often find familiar faces.
When Crossroads Patients Need Care Sooner Rather Than Later
Sometimes a first visit from Crossroads starts with one urgent problem. It might be a throbbing molar, swelling near a back tooth, or a filling that fell out while eating. Those problems tend to get worse with time, so a quick exam and x-rays are the best first step. When you call about an emergency, we strive to fit you into our schedule.
New patients without insurance can start with the $59 Emergency Exam & X-Ray. It covers a focused emergency exam, any x-rays needed and treatment recommendations, and it applies in the absence of periodontal (gum) disease. You leave knowing what is wrong and what your options cost.
Often the fix is a root canal followed by a crown. Root canal therapy removes infected tissue from inside the tooth and seals it, so the tooth can stay in place. CEREC lets the dentists design a crown from a digital impression and mill it in the office, so the final restoration is placed the same day. That saves an extra round trip down I-240.
When a tooth cannot be saved, an extraction and a replacement plan come next. Dr. Paul A. Shadid, Jr. completed a year-long implant mini-residency at the OU College of Dentistry, and the office places single implants, implant-supported bridges and implant-supported dentures. Gum health also gets attention, since infected gums can loosen teeth over time.
After the urgent visit, the goal is to keep you out of emergency mode. Two cleanings a year, digital x-rays and a periodic exam let the dentists catch a weak filling or an early cavity long before it aches. Patients without insurance can make that routine more affordable through the Membership Plan, which includes cleanings, exams, annual x-rays and one emergency exam each year. A steady schedule usually costs less than repeated urgent repairs.
From Emergency Fixes to Checkups With a Dentist Near Crossroads
Root Canal Therapy
An infected or deeply decayed tooth is cleaned out, disinfected and sealed. Saving the natural tooth keeps your bite intact and avoids a gap.
Same-Day Crowns
CEREC crowns are scanned, designed and milled on site. Crossroads patients get a finished crown in one visit, with no temporary.
Dental Implants
Single implants replace one missing tooth, while implant-supported bridges and dentures restore larger spans. Planning starts with an exam and digital x-rays.
Periodontal Treatment
Scaling and root planing, antimicrobial therapy and perio maintenance treat gum infection. Healthy gums support every other repair in your mouth.
Family Dentistry
Once the urgent problem is fixed, regular cleanings, exams and oral cancer screenings help prevent the next one. Students and parents can be seen by the same team.
Meet Your Oklahoma City Dental Team
Dr. Paul A. Shadid has been active in organized dentistry for years, as a member of the American Dental Association, the Oklahoma Dental Association and the Oklahoma County Dental Society. He served as an ODA delegate representative and as program chairman for the county society's executive committee. His son, Dr. Shadid, Jr., brings implant training and serves on that same society's Board of Directors.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
We accept all major credit cards, cash and checks, and flexible financing options are available for treatment insurance does not cover. The office files claims with a multitude of insurance providers and gives you a cost breakdown before work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Shadid Dental Studio from Crossroads, and how do I get there?
From Santa Fe South High School, our office is about 4.1 miles away, roughly a 7-minute drive. Take SE 66th St and S. High Ave. to I-35, then I-240 west to S. Western Ave. and south to SW 89th St. Anyone wanting a dentist near Crossroads can be at 1001 SW 89th St without crossing downtown.
How quickly can I be seen for a bad toothache?
Call as soon as the pain starts. When you contact us about an emergency, we strive to fit you into our schedule, and we see patients Monday through Thursday. New patients without insurance can use the $59 Emergency Exam & X-Ray. Until you arrive, rinse with warm water and avoid chewing on the sore side.
What are the signs a tooth might need a root canal?
Lingering pain after hot or cold, a deep ache when you bite, swelling in the gum near the tooth, or a tooth that has darkened are common signs. Some infected teeth cause no pain at all and show up only on x-rays. An exam with digital x-rays tells the dentists whether the nerve can recover.
What time does the first appointment of the day start?
Our day begins at 8:45 AM, Monday through Thursday. For a first-of-the-day slot, leave a little extra time if you are coming from Crossroads, because I-240 can be slower at rush hour. The office closes at 5 PM and is closed on Fridays, so the front desk can suggest the window that suits your work schedule.
Is pulling a painful tooth better than getting a root canal?
Usually not, if the tooth can be saved. Keeping your natural tooth protects your bite and prevents neighboring teeth from drifting. An extraction can cost less at first, but replacing the tooth later with a bridge or implant often costs more. The dentists explain both paths, and flexible financing can help with the cost.
Schedule Your Visit from Crossroads
For a dentist near Crossroads who is a short drive down I-240, call 405-276-9290. Our areas we serve page lists every community we welcome, and our Dentist Oklahoma City, OK homepage tells you more about the practice.