Optimum Oral Health in Plano TX Includes Exams and Cleanings
If you’ve ever visited our blog, you’ve probably heard the advice to have dental check-ups and cleanings twice a year. In fact, dental professionals have been advising the twice-yearly frequency for over 50 years. The American Dental Association counsels people to visit their dentist twice a year as well. Is that an arbitrary schedule? Let’s […]
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
What do you do if your dental crown moves or comes off completely? It may have broken or come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this has happened to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1. First things first, find your […]
Osteoporosis And Oral Health
If you are a woman, you have probably heard about the high rate of osteoporosis in the country, and the state of Texas is no exception. Did you know that many studies have suggested a connection between osteoporosis and oral health? Osteoporosis can often progress without any outward symptoms. However, there may be clues in a person’s mouth […]
Let’s Make A Plan
When you are passionate about reaching a goal, the difference between success and failure often comes down to whether or not you follow a plan. Inconsistent effort is seldom effective. Do you have a goal to improve your smile? Perhaps you have not thought much about your teeth in the past but lately, have spotted […]
Top 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Dental Hygiene
Welcome to our blog and thanks for stopping by. The Plano Dentist wants to provide some manageable tips for oral hygiene. 1.Do… remember you are just clearing the plaque away before it turns to tartar. A gentle toothbrushing at the correct angle can gently clean the bacteria away. Once plaque has hardened into tartar, no amount of […]
Dental Implants Are Truly Life-Changing
After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could influence your smile, such as decay, gum disease, […]
Suspect a Bite Problem?
Hello! I’m Junior Cruz, DMD, of The Plano Dentist in Plano. Thanks for visiting my dental blog. The topic of today’s post is malocclusion–literally–”bad bite.” Malocclusion Affects Many People Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole but, fortunately, in most cases, […]
Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum?
I’m Junior Cruz DMD of The Plano Dentist in Plano. My patients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular dental exams. Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch […]
Still Have Your Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24. Wisdom teeth are not always troublesome, but it is important to learn as early as possible whether your wisdom teeth are coming in sideways or otherwise impacting your other teeth. Checking your wisdom teeth is a simple and painless process, and can save you trouble […]
Been A While Since You’ve Visited A Dentist?
We are The Plano Dentist, located at 3115 W Parker Rd Ste C538 in Plano. If you are looking for an experienced family dentist, we invite you to come in for a consultation. Nervous? You Are Not Alone The very idea of visiting a dentist holds a negative connotation for many men and women. If […]