At least three million Americans have replaced a missing tooth with a dental implant, and that number grows each year. At The Plano Dentist, we are providers of these dental marvels. A dental implant is a titanium post that is implanted into your jaw. An artificial tooth goes on top of the post. Your body […]
Dental Implants
How Are Dental Implants Priced?
Categories: dental health, Dental Implants
Looking into how much dental implants cost and getting a straightforward answer can be frustrating. But there is a reason for that, which the Plano Dentist will explain in this blog post. It can be confusing to research the cost of getting a dental implant and finding nothing solid on the web. But there’s a […]
Tooth Replacement For The 21st Century
This post from The Plano Dentist takes a look at dentures of the past, and All-on-4 denal implants of the present. Dentures have been around for generations and have certainly improved the lives of thousands of people who have lost many or all of their teeth. However, old-school false teeth are not the best tooth […]
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Categories: dental health, Dental Implants
Some people who lose a back tooth wonder whether replacing it is worth it. After all, the gap doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avoid the cost of replace? Actually, there are several critical reasons to replace a back tooth with a dental implant […]
Getting Ready For A Dental Implant?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry
The Plano Dentist believes everyone deserves a beautiful smile. Modern procedures like dental implants can restore damaged smiles. What is a dental implant? Simply stated, a dental implant is a permanent post placed into the jawbone with attached abutment and artificial tooth. Implants can also support a dental bridge or denture. Who can benefit from dental implants? […]
Restorative Dentistry in Allen TX: Are You At Risk For Bone Recession?
We all know that a healthy smile requires decay-free teeth and healthy gums, but how often do we appreciate our jaw bone? Our teeth need a strong firm foundation to remain healthy and beautiful. If you’ve already noticed bone recession in yourself, then you may require restorative dentistry in Allen TX to restore your foundation. […]
Look For The ADA Seal for Dental Health in Plano
When you go to your drugstore or supermarket for toothpaste and other oral care products, be sure your purchase has the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance on the box. At The Plano Dentist, we tell our patients it’s a way to be sure it’s good for your dental health. Here are some of the […]
Beautiful Smiles With Cosmetic Dentistry in Plano
Unfortunately, not everyone smiles all the time. But even people who don’t smile very often will break into a grin after seeing the results of the cosmetic dentistry from The Plano Dentist. The Plano Dentist has been cleaning, restoring and improving smiles since 2005. We find that patients are interested in more than clean teeth […]
Amazing Dental Implants
Categories: Dental Implants
Implant dentistry has come a long way in recent years. It is the best permanent tooth replacement option available to people in Plano and elsewhere. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted into the jaw bone to replace the missing root. The crown and supporting structure are securely and permanently attached to […]
The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth
Categories: Dental Implants
Today’s post focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many critical functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to shrink. This, in turn, […]
