Convenient Access from Del City
Del City lies on the east side of the metro, next to Tinker Air Force Base, and our office in south Oklahoma City is roughly 16 minutes away by interstate. If you are comparing options for a dentist in Del City, OK, Shadid Dental Studio offers a father-and-son pair of general dentists in a practice that has cared for south-side patients since 1984. Cleanings, gum care, implants and root canals all happen under one roof.
Leave Del City City Hall at 3701 SE 15th St and drive west on SE 15th St for about 2.3 miles. Use the S I-35 Service Rd to reach the on-ramp, then take I-35 south for roughly 3.6 miles. Follow the signs onto I-240 west, take the SW 74th St exit, and turn left on S Western Ave. Head south on Western, turn right on SW 89th St and turn in at S Klein Ave to reach 1001 SW 89th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73139.
Plan on 9.5 miles each way with no tolls, and allow extra time when I-35 and I-240 are busy at rush hour. Shadid Dental Studio's Google Maps listing will route you from any street in town. Neighbors farther east can see our Midwest City page, and downtown workers can see our Bricktown page.
Post-War Neighborhoods, Long-Term Dental Care in Del City
Del City started as a home development. Developer George Epperly bought the land in 1946 and built the first houses, naming the new community for his daughter, Delaphene. The city incorporated on October 9, 1948, and the 2020 census counted 21,822 residents across about 7.5 square miles of Oklahoma County. It borders south-east Oklahoma City and Midwest City, and I-40 runs straight through town.
Staying power is something our practice understands. Dr. Paul A. Shadid began practicing at our south Oklahoma City location in 1984, the office has been renovated several times, and many team members have 20 to 30 years or more at the practice. Dental assistants Christin and LaDawna work chairside with both dentists.
For time outdoors, Eagle Lake on Reno Ave has walking trails, a rentable pavilion and fishing stocked by the state wildlife department, and the city's Eagle Lake page lists what is available. Eagle Harbor Aquatic Center and the Del City Community Center round out the city's public spaces. Our hours, Monday through Thursday from 8:45 AM to 5 PM, leave room to schedule around them.
Dental Needs Common Among Del City Households
The Mid-Del School District serves most of the city, including Del City High School, which opened in 1953 on S Sunnylane Rd, Del City Middle School and three elementary schools. Children here need the basics done well: cleanings, professional fluoride, digital x-rays and exams twice a year. Catching a small cavity early keeps a child from needing a larger filling later.
Teens who play for the Del City High Eagles, or in any youth league around town, should wear a mouthguard for contact sports. Our custom sports mouthguards are shaped from an impression of the player's own teeth, so they stay in place better than a generic guard. Diet counts too: frequent sweet drinks and grazing between meals keep enamel under attack, and our family visits include practical advice on nutrition and how oral health ties into overall health.
Adults in long-established neighborhoods face a different set of issues. Fillings placed decades ago can wear, crack or leak at the edges. A tooth that has lost too much structure may need a crown or a root canal, and missing teeth can be replaced with a bridge, a denture or a dental implant. Dr. Shadid, Jr. completed a year-long implant mini-residency at the OU College of Dentistry, so implant planning is handled in the same office.
Gum disease is the quiet problem behind a lot of adult tooth loss. It often starts with mild bleeding and little discomfort, which makes it easy to ignore. Scaling and root planing, antimicrobial therapy and regular perio maintenance visits are the standard steps for bringing it under control. Research has linked gum inflammation to other health conditions, which is one more reason Del City adults should not let a bleeding gum slide.
New patients without insurance can start with the $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray, which includes a full cleaning, an oral health exam and all standard x-rays when periodontal disease is not present. If the exam shows gum disease, the dentists recommend the right treatment instead of a standard cleaning.
Treatments for Patients Choosing a Dentist in Del City, OK
Family Dentistry
Exams, cleanings, digital x-rays, fluoride and oral cancer screenings for every age. Del City parents can bring Mid-Del students and grandparents to the same office.
Periodontal Treatment
When gums bleed or recede, treatment starts with scaling and root planing and may add antimicrobial therapy. Perio maintenance visits follow, with surgical care held for advanced cases.
Dental Implants
Single implants, implant-supported bridges and implant-supported dentures give a stable replacement for missing teeth. A good choice for adults tired of a partial that shifts.
Restorative Dentistry
Composite fillings, extractions, bridges and dentures repair decay and fill gaps. Replacing worn fillings before they fail often keeps the repair small.
Root Canal Therapy
Deep decay or a cracked tooth can infect the nerve. A root canal clears it out and seals the tooth so you can keep chewing on it.
Meet Your Oklahoma City Dental Team
Dr. Paul A. Shadid was born and raised in Oklahoma City, went through Oklahoma City public schools and studied microbiology at the University of Oklahoma before earning his DDS at the OU College of Dentistry in 1984. His son, Dr. Paul A. Shadid, Jr., grew up around dentistry with his father as his role model and has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education. Outside the office, Dr. Shadid is a devoted OU football fan.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Insured patients benefit from claims filed by our office and a detailed cost breakdown before treatment, and flexible financing helps with costs insurance leaves behind. Without insurance, the Membership Plan starts with a one-time $149 lifetime activation fee that covers the first month, then $39 a month for adults or $29 for children 12 and younger.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Shadid Dental Studio from Del City, and how do I get there?
Shadid Dental Studio is 9.5 miles from Del City City Hall, about a 16-minute drive. Take SE 15th St west, I-35 south and I-240 west to the SW 74th St exit, then S Western Ave south and SW 89th St west. For anyone weighing a dentist in Del City, OK, the whole trip is toll-free.
What does the one-time $149 membership fee cover?
It is a lifetime activation fee for the Membership Plan, and it covers your first month. After that you pay the monthly rate for your level: $39 for adults, $29 for children, $59 for Perio or $74 for Advanced Perio. Members get cleanings, exams, annual preventive x-rays, one emergency exam a year and 15% off other treatment.
How long does the dental implant process take?
Most implants take a few months from start to finish. After the implant is placed, the jawbone needs time to bond with it before the final crown, bridge or denture is attached. Healing time varies with bone density and overall health, and the dentists map out the timeline at your consultation so there are no surprises.
What are the early signs of gum disease?
Bleeding when you brush or floss is the most common early sign. Others include red or puffy gums, bad breath that does not go away, gums pulling back from the teeth and, later, teeth that feel loose. Early gum disease is very treatable, so it is worth getting checked as soon as you notice any of these changes.
Do you do root canals in the office?
Yes. Root canal therapy is one of the main services at our office. The dentists remove the infected or inflamed tissue inside the tooth, cleans and seals the canals, and usually protects the tooth with a crown afterward. With CEREC, that crown can often be designed, made and placed in a single visit.
Schedule Your Visit from Del City
Choosing us as your dentist in Del City, OK means a 16-minute drive and a single phone call to 405-276-9290. We see patients Monday through Thursday, 8:45 AM to 5 PM. Find more communities on our areas we serve page, or explore the practice from our Dentist Oklahoma City, OK homepage.