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 […]
How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile
What is Tooth Grinding? Tooth grinding (or bruxism in doctor-speak) is a common behavior among individuals of all ages. It is when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs their teeth together. Tooth grinding can transpire during the day or night and can affect kids and adults. Some individuals grind their teeth intermittently when […]
Schedule Your Coronation
We treat all of our patients royally here at The Plano Dentist, but some of them receive actual crowns. We’re not talking about crowns a king or queen wears, but crowns for your teeth! If you live near Dallas, The Plano Dentist is the best place to get your teeth looking better than ever. And […]
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 […]
What To Do If Your Crown Comes Off
If you’ve had a lot of cosmetic dental work, there’s a chance you’ll eventually have a problem with a dental crown. Crowns may come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this happens to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1. First […]
5 Reasons To See Dr. Bushey
When we are young, we feel powerful. We think we will live forever, and we know more than our parents. As we age, we soon find that invincibility fades, forever isn’t as long as we thought, and we begin to appreciate the collective wisdom of those who have gone before us. Since you have probably […]
Think Before You Pierce
If you are considering puncturing your lip or tongue, this post is for you. Please consider the following: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into your bloodstream. Dentists and doctors are continually treating severe […]
Help! My Crown Came Off!
You are chewing an apple and hear an odd sound, then something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your crowns has popped free. This is an urgent situation, but don’t panic! Chances are, the crown can be re-cemented here at The Plano Dentist. What do you do when your dental crown comes off? It’s […]
What Is Necessary For A Dental Crown?
Dental crowns have been around for millennia and are still used to restore smiles today. Ancient dentists used ivory, bone, and seashells to make crowns for teeth. Evidence of gold crowns dates from 200 A.D. Porcelain crowns appeared in the 1800s. With the advancement of metal casting methods in the 1900s, crown technology took a […]
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
Dallas endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists use dental crowns (sometimes called caps) in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching […]