Get Your Teeth In Shape, Allen TX!
These days Allen TX area residents are more conscious of their health than ever. Many of us are trying to stay active, eat a balanced diet, and better manage stress. When you feel healthy, attractive, and happy, you smile more often. You want your smile to compliment and enhance your physical and mental condition. Here […]
Dental Cleaning in Plano
Welcome to the dental practice of Dr. Junior Cruz, DDS. We provide comprehensive full service cosmetic and family dentistry for clients in Plano and other nearby communities. Our comfortable team of skilled hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative team help Dr. Cruz exceed our clients’ expectations. At The Plano Dentist, we understand the value of a […]
Child-Friendly Plano Dentist
It’s a question that many parents in Plano debate: When should I take my child in for their first dental appointment? The answer may be a little earlier than you think. The American Dental Association recommends that a child sees a dentist around twelve months of age. This happens to be about the time when […]
How to Choose a Dentist the Smart Way
Here at The Plano Dentist, we think it’s important for patients in the Dallas area to know the right way to choose a dentist, whether you’re choosing a cosmetic dentist or a family dentist. Although it may seem easy to just pick a name out of the phone book, Dr. Cruz has some recommendations that […]
Bad Breath
You’re in line waiting to pay for your groceries at the super market; the shelves next to the check out counter are lined with a myriad of gums and mints. You grab a pack of gum and a container of mints and toss them on the conveyor belt with the rest of your items. You […]
Oral Cancer Screening
In recent times, the fight against cancer has received much media attention, mostly the fight against breast cancer. Dr. Cruz warns that a very common type of cancer is often forgotten and overlooked when it comes to protecting your health…Oral Cancer. The American Dental Association states that only half of all patients diagnosed with oral […]
The Silent Killer
What is the “Silent Killer?” In the dental field, Dr. Obando at The Plano Dentist refers to the Silent Killer as gum disease. Also known as periodontal disease and gingivitis, gum disease involves inflammation and infection that destroys the tissues that support the teeth, the gums, and the tooth sockets. The Silent Killer has recently […]
New Year’s Resolutions
Tis the season to make New Year’s Resolutions. We have just closed 2011 and 2012 is waiting for us, full of potential and promise. The best way to make the most of this blank canvas is to make resolutions, otherwise known as setting goals. Most often, people’s resolutions have to do with their health: going […]
Have A Large Cavity In Your Tooth?
When Dr. Junior Cruz of The Plano Dentist in Plano repairs a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. (We’re talking tooth-specific locale here; it doesn’t matter whether you live in Plano, or a nearby community.) If there is a chip, crack or cavity on […]
5 ways to avoid plaque with The Plano Dentist
At The Plano Dentist, we know nobody likes getting plaque on their teeth. Here are five other ways you can avoid that dreaded enemy of the teeth, courtesy of WebMD. Let’s start with brushing regularly. Brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride-containing toothpaste is vital to a healthy mouth. Make sure you softly […]
