Teeth take a lot of tender, loving care. And even when we do our best, bacteria can sneak in and cause decay – the common cold of oral health. At The Plano Dentist, we have been filling cavities for years and would be happy to take care of any cavities or other dental problems you […]
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5 Compelling Reasons To Consider Dental Sealants For Your Child
If you have a young child, you should seriously consider dental sealants from The Plano Dentist. Do you know why they are important for kids’ dental health? 1. Children without sealants have almost three times more tooth decay than children with sealants. (Centers For Disease Control) 2. Sealants may be covered by your dental insurance plan. […]
Tooth Whitening For A Whiter Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is one of the easiest and most in-demand cosmetic dentistry procedures at The Plano Dentist. An hour in the dentist chair, and you can get dramatic results to your smile. There are a lot of over-the-counter whitening products available at any grocery store. But over-the-counter products all pale in comparison to the professional-grade […]
Tooth Replacement For The 21st Century
This post from The Plano Dentist takes a look at dentures of the past, and All-on-4 denal implants of the present. Dentures have been around for generations and have certainly improved the lives of thousands of people who have lost many or all of their teeth. However, old-school false teeth are not the best tooth […]
Best Practices For A Healthy, Beautiful Smile
Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to neglect smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In this post from The Plano Dentist, our goal is for you to analyze where you stand and look at whether you could step it up a notch. Committing to oral health best practices can prevent future problems and improve your […]
Beautifying With Bonding
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
At The Plano Dentist, our cosmetic dentistry toolkit is filled with useful things for fixing most types of cosmetic issues. In the past few years, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and same-day teeth whitening have attracted a lot of attention. In this post, we are going to talk about an effective, yet relatively uncelebrated dental treatment […]
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Categories: dental health, Dental Implants
Some people who lose a back tooth wonder whether replacing it is worth it. After all, the gap doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avoid the cost of replace? Actually, there are several critical reasons to replace a back tooth with a dental implant […]
Versatile Veneers For A Vivid Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
Have you ever wished you could attach perfectly shaped, dazzling white front surfaces to your teeth? Guess what? At The Plano Dentist you can, with porcelain veneers. In fact, you can eliminate smile imperfections in just one office visit. The innovative porcelain veneer is one of the most versatile items in our cosmetic dentistry toolbox. […]
Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile
Categories: dental health, Family Dentistry
You may not think about it, but stress can really do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be exacerbated by stress. At The Plano Dentist, we can help. People who have difficulty managing stress need to realize that it can increase the risk […]
Are Toothpicks Good For Cleaning Teeth?
At The Plano Dentist, we always remind our patients how important it is to clean their teeth on a regular basis. Not just the front surfaces, but between the teeth, too. This is essential for good dental health. What’s the best way to go about getting those narrow spaces between teeth? That’s an easy one: […]
