Convenient Access from Stockyards City
From the heart of Stockyards City at Exchange and Agnew, our office is about 13 minutes away, and the drive never touches an interstate. Shadid Dental Studio is a general practice in south Oklahoma City, and for people who live or work along Exchange and Agnew avenues it is a practical choice of dentist near Stockyards City. Two dentists, a long-tenured team and CEREC crowns made in the office mean fewer trips away from work.
Begin at Exchange Ave and S Agnew Ave, the signal-controlled corner at the center of the historic district. Head east on Exchange Ave for about four-tenths of a mile and turn right onto S Pennsylvania Ave. Stay on Penn for roughly 5.2 miles as it runs south through the city; its last stretch traces the west edge of the Southern Hills neighborhood, where our office sits. Turn left on SW 89th St, then left again at S Klein Ave to reach 1001 SW 89th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73139.
The full drive is 6.5 miles on city streets with no tolls and no highway merges. Find Shadid Dental Studio on Google Maps to see the route from your shop or home. Patients a little closer to the river and downtown can read our pages for Capitol Hill and Bricktown.
A Practical Dental Home for the Stockyards City Workday
Stockyards City grew up around the Oklahoma National Stockyards, which opened in 1910 alongside meatpacking plants. The area was first known as Packingtown, and it is now the Stockyards City Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More than 100 million head of livestock have passed through since the yards opened. Cattlemen's Steakhouse, also dating to 1910, remains one of the best-known landmarks on the street.
It is still a working district. Cattle auctions run on Monday and Tuesday mornings across about 42 acres of pens, and western-wear shops and restaurants line the streets. For the people who keep Stockyards City going, a dental visit has to fit around sale days and store hours. Our office is open Monday through Thursday, 8:45 AM to 5 PM, so a Wednesday or Thursday appointment can work well once the week's auctions are done.
The city has recognized the district's importance too. On January 14, 2025, the Oklahoma City Council named Stockyards City a Strong Neighborhood Initiative area, bringing planning attention to the streets between Agnew Ave and the Oklahoma River. The district lies in Oklahoma County a couple of miles from downtown, near I-40 and I-44, and it is an easy drive from us.
Our own history runs a long way back too, if not quite to 1910. Dr. Shadid began practicing in 1984 at the same south Oklahoma City address we use today, and the building has been renovated several times since. Many of our team members have been here 20 to 30 years or more, and together the clinical team brings over 50 years of experience. People who value doing business with folks they know tend to feel at home here.
Dental Care That Respects a Stockyards City Schedule
Physical work is hard on teeth. People who lift, haul and spend long days outdoors may be more likely to crack a molar, clench through the day or put off a sore tooth until it becomes an emergency. Many also sip coffee or sweet drinks from early morning on, which keeps enamel under steady acid attack. A short checkup twice a year catches most of these problems while they are still small and inexpensive to fix.
When a tooth does break, time matters. With CEREC digital impressions and in-office milling, our same-day crowns are designed, made and placed in a single visit, with no temporary crown and no second appointment. That keeps a crown from costing a second morning away from the counter or the pens. The office also has digital x-rays and electronic health records, so images are ready on screen within moments.
Sudden pain gets attention quickly. New patients without insurance can use the $59 emergency exam and x-ray, which includes a focused exam, any necessary x-rays and treatment recommendations, for patients without periodontal disease. For emergencies, we strive to fit you into our schedule.
Gum health deserves a look as well. Tobacco, dry mouth and skipped cleanings all raise the risk of gum disease, which often causes no pain until teeth start to loosen. Regular cleanings and oral cancer screenings are part of every family dentistry visit, and they matter even more for anyone who has used tobacco.
Clenching is another common habit in hardworking adults. Heavy lifting and long days of concentration can keep the jaw tight, and many people grind at night without knowing it. Over time that wears teeth flat, chips old fillings and can leave the jaw joint sore or clicking. A custom nightguard protects the teeth while you sleep, and the dentists also evaluate and treat TMD when the joint itself is the problem.
Choosing a Dentist Near Stockyards City: What We Treat
Same-Day Crowns
A cracked or heavily filled tooth is scanned, milled and crowned in one appointment with CEREC. Stockyards City workers lose one morning instead of two.
Root Canal Therapy
An infected or inflamed nerve is cleaned out and the tooth is sealed, which stops the ache and keeps the tooth in your mouth. It is often the alternative to an extraction.
Family Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, oral cancer screenings and nightguards for people who clench. Spouses and kids from Stockyards City can be seen at the same office.
Restorative Dentistry
Composite fillings, extractions, bridges, and full or partial dentures restore chewing after decay or tooth loss. Each plan starts with what the tooth can still support.
Meet Your Oklahoma City Dental Team
Dr. Paul A. Shadid grew up in Oklahoma City, studied microbiology at the University of Oklahoma and earned his DDS from the OU College of Dentistry in 1984. He later taught part-time as a clinical instructor at the dental school, where he received the Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Member award. His son, Dr. Paul A. Shadid, Jr., practices beside him, and away from work Dr. Shadid enjoys gardening and fishing.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
We accept all major credit cards, cash and checks, and flexible financing options help with treatment insurance does not cover. The team works with a multitude of insurance providers and files claims for you. Details are on our forms and financial options page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Shadid Dental Studio from Stockyards City, and how do I get there?
It is 6.5 miles from Exchange Ave and S Agnew Ave, a drive of about 13 minutes. Go east on Exchange Ave, south on S Pennsylvania Ave for about 5.2 miles, then east on SW 89th St. Anyone who wants a dentist near Stockyards City can make the whole trip on city streets.
Is chewing tobacco hard on teeth and gums?
Yes. Chewing tobacco irritates the gums where it sits, which can lead to recession and gum disease, and sweetened varieties feed cavities. It also stains teeth and raises the risk of oral cancer. If you use it, regular cleanings and the oral cancer screenings included in family dentistry visits help the dentists spot changes early.
Why does a tooth hurt only when I bite down?
Pain on biting often points to a cracked tooth, a filling that sits slightly high or decay under an old filling. Infection near the root can cause it too. A cracked tooth can spread if it is left alone, so an exam and digital x-rays are worth booking soon. Many cracks can be protected with a CEREC crown in one visit.
What happens at a first visit as a new patient?
A first visit usually includes digital x-rays, a full exam of the teeth, gums and bite, and a cleaning when your gums are healthy. The dentists then walk you through what was found and what, if anything, needs attention. Insured patients get a detailed cost breakdown before treatment, and the front desk team, Heidi and Tina, handles the paperwork.
What is a nightguard, and how is it different from a sports mouthguard?
A nightguard is a thin custom appliance worn while you sleep to protect teeth from clenching and grinding. A sports mouthguard is thicker and built to absorb impact during games and practices. Both are made from impressions of your own teeth at our office, so each one fits snugly and stays where it belongs.
Schedule Your Visit from Stockyards City
Make the straight run down Penn to a dentist near Stockyards City. Call 405-276-9290 to set up a visit Monday through Thursday. Neighboring communities are listed on our areas we serve page, and our Dentist Oklahoma City, OK homepage introduces the whole practice.