Is Grandpa Smiling?
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population? The Good News: The rate of cavities in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years.1 The Bad News: 25% of persons age 65+ have no remaining teeth2 Nearly 20% have untreated decay3 10% of adults 65 and over […]
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit
Brushing your teeth on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your smile. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. Brushing can also help with gum health and even keep your breath smelling sweet. The Plano Dentist knows this well. For some of us, brushing can be a loathsome chore […]
The Gift Of Oral Health
Many dental patients wonder why, with all the developments in dentistry, we at the Plano Dentist still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simple design fool you. These tools are your best friends to […]
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can impact the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid […]
3 Vital Reasons to Floss Regularly
Are you an avid flosser? At the Plano Dentist, we know many of us occasionally skip this needed habit. Studies show that around 68% of men and women report flossing at least once a week while 20% say they actually never floss. Skipping the dedicated flossing routine can have devastating consequences on your overall dental […]
Do You Eat A Smile-Healthy Diet?
Today’s post from the Plano Dentist explains how specific foods and eating practices impact our teeth. The Sugar Problem Sugars get converted by bacteria in the mouth to acids. It is the acids that begin to assault enamel and initiate decay for men and women of all ages. Fruits have high water content which can […]
Lighten Up!
Hello! Today’s dental article is for people with stained teeth. Do you think your teeth are too stained for teeth whitening to have any effect? Think again. At the Plano Dentist in Plano, we are whitening smiles for patients with both intrinsic and extrinsic stains. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark colored foods and drinks, […]
Keeping You Comfortable
At The Plano Dentist, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not only talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways we are passionate about your peace of […]
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin coined this phrase as advice for fire safety. However, like all timeless quotes, the Plano Dentist team believes it applies to many more aspects of modern life, particularly dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures. […]
Persistent Dry Mouth?
Many of our patients at the Plano Dentist experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a serious issue. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, it can lead to acute health problems. […]
