Convenient Access from Mustang
Parents comparing a dentist in Mustang, OK with practices elsewhere in the metro will find Shadid Dental Studio about 23 minutes east, in south Oklahoma City. A father and son lead the office, and they see children, teens, parents and grandparents in the same chairs. The practice has stayed at one address since 1984 and books appointments Monday through Thursday.
Leave the public library inside Wild Horse Park and follow the park drive out to SW 59th St. Travel east on SW 59th for about 3.6 miles to Airport Road (SH-152), which swings north and then east as a freeway before carrying on as I-240. Keep to I-240 through the Will Rogers Expressway stretch and onto the Southwest Expressway, exit at SW 74th St, then follow S Western Ave south to SW 89th St. A right turn and a short jog west bring you to S Klein Ave, where drivers turn in.
Expect roughly 14.5 miles, with no tolls anywhere along the way. The office sits at 1001 SW 89th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73139, a short block west of S Western Ave and roughly a mile south of I-240; pull up our location on Google Maps before you set out. Two south-west communities between here and the office have their own pages as well: Wheatland and Earlywine.
From Farm Fields to a Young, Growing Mustang
Mustang's post office opened in 1895, and former Oklahoma City mayor Charles G. Jones filed the town plat in November 1901. That same year a railroad linked Oklahoma City to Chickasha through the new town. For decades the surrounding land produced wheat, corn, cotton and orchard fruit, until residential development took over from the 1960s on.
Today Mustang is mainly a bedroom community for Oklahoma City, home to nearly 20,000 people at the 2020 census and set in the south-east corner of Canadian County. It is a young city, with roughly a quarter of residents under 18. Mustang Public Schools serves the whole city plus parts of Oklahoma City, and its single high school is the largest in the county.
Wild Horse Park is the civic heart of town. City hall, the library, a water park, a baseball stadium, a dog park, a soccer field and a U.S. Armed Forces memorial all share the grounds, and the park hosts community events and the July 4th fireworks. The City of Mustang's Wild Horse Park page lists what is happening there.
A family-heavy town needs a dental office that treats every generation without sending anyone elsewhere for routine care. That is how this practice has worked since 1984, and today kids and parents are seen by the same two dentists. Several team members have been here 20 to 30 years or more, so faces stay familiar from one checkup to the next.
What Mustang Parents Should Know About Growing Smiles
Children's teeth face a steady stream of snacks, juice and sports drinks between school and practice. Regular cleanings remove the plaque that builds up in the grooves of back teeth, and professional fluoride treatments help young enamel resist acid. The dentists also talk with families about diet, since nutrition and oral-systemic health are part of the practice's family care.
Ball fields and soccer pitches bring their own risks. A custom sports mouthguard, molded to your child's teeth, helps shield them from knocks during games and practices. If a tooth does get chipped or broken, call the office; the team will strive to fit you into the schedule, Monday through Thursday.
When a cavity does appear, tooth-colored composite fillings repair it without a metallic look. Older teens and parents who want a brighter smile can choose in-office whitening or Opalescence Go take-home trays. Adults in the household benefit from the same thorough exams, with oral cancer screenings and gum checks built into each visit.
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 no periodontal (gum) disease is present. It is a straightforward way for a parent to try the office before bringing in the rest of the family.
Family-Focused Options for Parents Wanting a Dentist in Mustang, OK
Family Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, digital x-rays, fluoride and custom sports mouthguards cover the needs of busy Mustang households. Nutrition guidance and oral cancer screenings round out each visit.
Restorative Dentistry
Composite fillings fix cavities in children and adults, and extractions, bridges, dentures and partials handle bigger repairs. Each option is explained so parents can weigh cost and timing.
Cosmetic Dentistry
In-office whitening, Opalescence Go take-home trays, bonding and porcelain veneers refresh a smile. Bonding is a common fix for a front tooth chipped during play.
Root Canal Therapy
Deep decay or a cracked tooth can inflame the nerve inside. A root canal removes that tissue and keeps the natural tooth in place rather than pulling it.
Meet Your Oklahoma City Dental Team
Dr. Paul A. Shadid, Jr. graduated from Heritage Hall in 2008, earned a BS with honors from the University of Oklahoma in 2012 and completed his DDS at the OU College of Dentistry in 2016. He followed that with a year-long implant mini-residency and hundreds of hours of continuing education, and he practices beside his father, Dr. Paul A. Shadid. A dad himself, he and his wife Erika are raising two sons, Trip and Brooks.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
The office works with a multitude of insurance providers and files claims for you. Families without coverage can choose the Membership Plan, which costs $29 a month per child 12 and younger and $39 for anyone 13 and older, plus a one-time $149 lifetime activation fee that covers the first month. Members also receive 15% off other treatment, with some exclusions, and flexible financing is available for larger work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Shadid Dental Studio from Mustang, and how do I get there?
Shadid Dental Studio is about 14.5 miles from the public library in Wild Horse Park, around a 23-minute drive. Head east on SW 59th St to Airport Road, then follow I-240 to the SW 74th St exit, S Western Ave and SW 89th St. The route has no tolls, a plus for families who began by searching for a dentist in Mustang, OK.
What happens if my child's checkup shows a cavity?
Most small cavities are repaired with a tooth-colored composite filling. The area is numbed, the decay is removed and the filling is bonded so it blends with the surrounding tooth. Catching decay early keeps the repair small, and fluoride treatments plus a little nutrition coaching help lower the odds of another one.
Are sports drinks hard on kids' teeth?
They can be. Most sports drinks combine sugar with acid, and sipping them throughout a long practice keeps enamel under attack. Water is the better everyday choice, with sports drinks saved for intense activity. At checkups the team can review your child's snacks and drinks as part of the practice's nutrition and oral-systemic health care.
Which Membership Plan level does a teenager use?
Teens 13 and older join at the Adult level, which is $39 a month, while children 12 and younger use the $29 Child level. Both start with a one-time $149 lifetime activation fee that covers the first month. Each level includes two cleanings a year, exams, annual preventive x-rays, up to two fluoride treatments and one emergency exam.
How do fluoride treatments help children's teeth?
Fluoride strengthens enamel and helps it resist the acids that cause cavities. A professional treatment takes only a minute or two after a cleaning, and the dentists suggest how often your child needs one based on past cavities. Membership Plan members receive up to two fluoride treatments a year as part of the monthly fee.
Schedule Your Visit from Mustang
If you have been searching for a dentist in Mustang, OK, a call to 405-276-9290 sets up your family's first appointment at Shadid Dental Studio. Other communities we welcome are listed on the Areas We Serve page, and our Dentist Oklahoma City, OK homepage tells the full story of the practice.