At The Plano Dentist we want to see each of our patients twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. This is not arbitrary; it is in line with the American Dental Association recommendations. Here are five reasons to schedule your next appointment: 1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only severe dental caries that can […]
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You Won’t Miss The Metal With Invisible Braces
Do you have crooked teeth? Do you wish you would have had braces as a kid, but feel it is too late now? Maybe you feel self-conscious about smiling with a mouth full of metal. There is good news for you: at The Plano Dentist, we offer clear braces. One of the advantage of clear […]
Kids Who Like Dental Visits?
At The Plano Dentist, we are proud of the fact that most of our young patients enjoy visiting our office for their checkups, cleanings, and treatments, and that we’re maintaining their dental health. The Oral Health-Physical Health Connection Good physical health for children is impossible without the dental health component. Though this seems obvious, cavities […]
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Categories: dental health, Oral Health
Our teeth work hard and are continually under attack. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. At The Plano Dentist, we remind you that enamel erosion is a common dental health issue, though largely preventable. Enamel’s chief enemies are acidic foods and beverages. Other factors […]
Bad Breath Is No Fun
Imagine you are starting a new job and are talking with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident smile exposes rows of pearly white teeth, yet when you open your mouth to exchange greetings you worry about […]
Root Canal vs Dental Implant
When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, The Plano Dentist must decide on the best course of treatment. It usually comes down to try saving the tooth with a root canal, or to extract it. There are several factors that go in to making the decision. These include whether there is an infection in […]
Let Your Kids Fight The Evil Cavity-Causing Sorceress
A smartphone or tablet could be another vital tool to help children establish good brushing habits. In this blog post, The Plano Dentist would like to tell you about a game called Toothsavers, an app focusing on dental health. In the intriguing Toothsavers game (designed for ages 3 – 6), children try to save characters […]
Stay Out Of The Dental Danger Zone
You would never consider running a red light on a busy street, or crossing over a lane of orange construction cones on the freeway. But the team at The Plano Dentist cautions that you might be doing some everyday things that are risky for your dental health. We could like to share with you some common […]
You Won’t Be Out Cold
Does your heart pound at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you drive by a dental practice? At The Plano Dentist, we understand dental anxiety, and provide sedation dentistry to get you through it. Many men and women who have improved their smile with cosmetic dentistry or […]
All Tooth Stains Are Not Created Equal
The Plano Dentist can restore the dazzle to your smile with professional teeth whitening, one of the many cosmetic dentistry services we provide. The effectiveness of teeth whitening depends in part on the types of stains on your teeth. Extrinsic tooth stains are the least complicated to remove. These surface stains have not yet penetrated […]
