Some Dallas and Plano dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Questions? We Have Answers.

If you have questions about oral health, cosmetic dentistry, preventative dentistry, bite issues, tooth implants, oral sedation, same-day teeth whitening, or invisible braces, come to The Plano Dentist for answers. My comfortable and comprehensive staff has helped me establish an atmosphere of active listening. We enjoy getting to know our patients and determining each patient’s…
3 Ways To Minimize Candy Intake At Parties

Lock yourself in a closet. Sew your mouth shut. Wear a shock collar that’s sensitive to sugar particles. The Plano Dentist, we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at Halloween and other sugar-filled holidays. We encourage both unfettered joy and healthy living for all of our patients. Moderation in candy intake can…
Retaining Brightness After Teeth Whitening Treatment

If you decide to whiten your smile with a professional teeth whitening treatment, you want the results to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, the same things that stained your teeth prior to the treatment can stain them after the treatment. Over time, common staining will take place. To help slow down that process, The…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease

Why should everyone brush at least twice a day? Let’s discuss why this is essential. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent tooth decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and prohibits the build-up of plaque. If we let food stay on our teeth, the starches in…
Need to Fix a Tooth? The Plano Dentist Gives You Options

There is more than one way to fix a tooth. If you are the lucky owner of perfectly healthy teeth, you may never need any of these procedures. However, if you are like most Plano residents, you will need to restore a tooth eventually. If your tooth issue is due to a dental emergency, our…
Chipped or Discolored Tooth? Dental Bonding May Be The Best Fix

An urgent care dentist’s toolkit is filled with useful treatments for fixing all types of tooth issues. In the past few years, porcelain veneers and dental implants have garnered a lot of attention. In today’s post, we are going to talk about an effective, yet relatively uncelebrated dental treatment that has been used successfully for…
Are Dentures The Only Answer For Extensive Tooth Loss?

At The Plano Dentist, we restore smiles for patients with severe tooth loss. What is total mouth reconstruction? Modern restorative dentistry makes total mouth reconstruction a reality! Total mouth reconstruction restores all the teeth with dental implants and/or implant-anchored dentures. What are dental implants? Dental implants are strong, functional, and naturally-looking restorations Dental implants replace the tooth…
3 Important Reasons To Choose The Plano Dentist

An Educated Pediatric Dentist Like other dental specialists (endodontists and prosthodontists, for example), Dr. Bushey has advanced dental training. After four years of rigorous dental school, pediatric dentists undergo an additional two years of pediatric dental training. That’s one of the reasons we are the most qualified to provide dental care for your child. Pediatric…
Dental Implants: Does Your Age Matter?

Dental implants have rightly been called one of the most significant advances in dentistry: titanium posts that are inserted into the jaw to support one or more artificial teeth. Dental implants are available at The Plano Dentist in Plano. A common concern for many patients is whether they are too old for a dental implant.…