When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is typically the only way to save the tooth. During a root…
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A Noteworthy Dental Experience
When Dr. Johanna Bushey walks into the room, you typically feel the atmosphere kick up a notch. Here at The Plano Dentist, we see patients for anything from fillings to cosmetic dentistry to cleaning requests. Having your teeth cleaned can be just as important as addressing cavities and taking care of cosmetic dentistry needs. Dr.…
Get The Royal Treatment At The Plano Dentist
In need of a crown? At The Plano Dentist, we can provide the outstanding experience you deserve with the dental care needed. Get discolored teeth brightened and chipped teeth repaired. Receive one critical procedure or full smile makeovers. Your wish is our command. Dr. Johanna Bushey has been serving noble lords and ladies with the…
What are Implant-Stabilized Dentures?
What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are permanent dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Tooth implants can be used in many different ways. In this article, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy base…
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in Plano. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are a key practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! (If you don’t have any teeth, communicate with us about dentures and dental implants.) At The Plano Dentist, we have an excellent office…
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
Categories: Dental anxiety, Sedation Dentistry
If you have claustrophobia, you forego cave exploration. If you have acrophobia (fear of heights), you avoid sky diving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without joining in these activities. What if you have dentophobia or a fear of the dentist? (Yes, it’s a real thing with an official name.) This is…
The Plano Dentist Works To Earn Your Trust
Hello! I’m Dr. Johanna Bushey, DMD, of The Plano Dentist in Plano. I have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry since 2005. Dentistry is a challenging and fascinating profession; dentists must have diagnostic skills, dexterity, extensive scientific knowledge, and good visual memory. Dentistry also requires artistic ability. In addition to the technical aspects of dentistry,…
Smile More, Live Better
If you feel that you have an unattractive smile, you probably don’t smile very often. Perhaps you make a conscious effort to avoid smiling in social and professional settings. Do you think frequent smiling has a dramatic effect on your life? You bet it does. In addition to simply making us happier, smiling benefits our…
Let’s Talk About Your Smile
I’m Johanna Bushey of The Plano Dentist. My office is located at 3115 W Parker Rd Ste C538 in Plano. One of the best things about being a dentist is interacting with my patients. During initial dental consultations, I listen carefully to my patient’s short and long-term dental goals. I enjoy discussing options and developing…
Smile Makeovers: First Things First
Hello, I’m Dr. Johanna Bushey of The Plano Dentist. Thanks for visiting my blog. In today’s post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry from their Plano dentist. Let me set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. We’ll call him Mr.…
