5 Compelling Reasons To Consider Dental Sealants For Your Child
If you have a young child, you should seriously consider dental sealants from The Plano Dentist. Do you know why they are important for kids’ dental health? 1. Children without sealants have almost three times more tooth decay than children with sealants. (Centers For Disease Control) 2. Sealants may be covered by your dental insurance plan. […]
Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile
You may not think about it, but stress can really do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can all be exacerbated by stress. At The Plano Dentist, we can help. People who have difficulty managing stress need to realize that it can increase the risk […]
3 Cavity Fighters For Plano Kids
Most parents know children’s dental health basics: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. The Plano Dentist recommends three additional tools for preventing cavities in toddlers and children. Sealants Fluoride supplements Oral rinses Resin dental sealants are applied by the dentist, and act as an extra […]
For Accurate Dental Info, Just Ask!
Dental patients are better-informed than ever before, and it’s not surprising that much of their knowledge about dental health comes from online sources. Proactive self-education can be beneficial for you and your family. But a word of caution from The Plano Dentist: don’t rely too heavily on the Internet for your dental information. Like so […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gum Disease And Tooth Loss
Do you know that the most prevalent cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? The good news is that The Plano Dentist treats gum disease, and it is reversible if detected in the early stages. Regular check-ups are critical, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone should be looking for. 1. […]
Dental Health in Plano: Give Me Some Air
How long have dentists been drilling teeth? Would you believe 9,000 years? In an ancient graveyard in Pakistan, archaeologists uncovered skulls containing teeth that had received drilling. The stone-age dentists removed decay using drills constructed of sharpened flint. Though advanced dentistry would not be possible without drilling, the sound of a dental drill can make […]
Relax! It’s Only A Root Canal in Plano
The dentist’s office is sometimes seen as a painful and scary place. At The Plano Dentist we dispel that image with a welcoming atmosphere. Even so, when patients hear they need a root canal, a lot of them are going to get tense. It doesn’t need to be that way. With modern dentistry, a root […]
An Air-dried Toothbrush Is A Healthy Toothbrush
There are simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your dental health at its best. (This is the sort of thing you might expect from The Plano Dentist, right?) One of the most important habits you can form is to let your toothbrush air dry completely between uses. Just place it in […]
