A smile transformation is transformative for a man or woman who has been embarrassed by their smile for years. But it’s not just about looking younger and more attractive—though it most certainly will do that. It can improve your life in ways that many men and women do not understand. How can a smile makeover…
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Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? Does floss pick vs regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Dr. Bushey recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why:…
Inlays/Onlays: Less Invasive Than Complete Crowns
Restorative dentistry has progressed considerably over the years and there are now several effective ways to fix decayed teeth. In today’s post, we are going to concentrate on two similar types of restorations: dental inlays and onlays. Where possible, an inlay or an onlay can be a less-invasive alternative to a complete crown and either…
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
As if you needed another reason to keep your gums in top condition. Scientists have found a link between a bacteria that cause periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and Alzheimer’s Disease. Porphyomonas gingivalis is a bacteria that often causes chronic periodontitis. The bacteria was discovered in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. The research study, “Porphyromonas gingivalis…
The Plano Dentist: A Reason To Smile
Hello, friends of The Plano Dentist! If you haven’t visited our blog in a while, we welcome you back. It has been an extraordinary month at our practice. We continue to achieve incredible results with our precision smile makeovers. If you have never seen our photo gallery of actual dentistry smile makeover patients, you are…
Treat Your Smile To A Healthy Diet
Proper nutrition can benefit you in a number of ways; increased energy, improved immunity, glowing skin, mental clarity, and a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. How often, however, do you think about how your diet influences your oral health? Your diet can influence your risk of cavities, enamel health, and gum condition. Healthy…
A New Reason To Eat More Fish
Welcome to The Plano Dentist blog. In the article “Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease,” author Jennifer Warner explains that a recent study links diets high in polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) with a lower risk of . Gum disease is a common dental malady for many individuals. When gum tissue pulls away from a tooth,…
What Hidden Problems Can Dental X-rays Detect?
It’s not extremely enjoyable. You have to put on the heavy apron, hold a stiff piece of film in your mouth, and sit really, really still while your dentist’s assistant takes x-rays. Is it really required? Absolutely! No question about it. Your dentist can’t see everything that is going on with your teeth, bone, and…
Call Them What You Will, Just Keep Them Healthy
Chompers. Pearly Whites. Dents. Gnashers. Grill. While you can switch up what you call them, you should never switch up a well-engrained oral health routine. Practicing daily oral hygiene will improve your health now and in the future. You’ll prevent tooth decay, plaque, and gum disease, not to mention bad breath (something friends, family, and coworkers…
Save Your Breath
Today’s post focuses on a problem experienced by many people – bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most frequent cause is poor oral hygiene. Often, halitosis arises midday arising from the inability to brush teeth between meals. Small food bits on the teeth, gums, and tongue grow bacteria. The wastes of…
