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 […]
General Dentistry
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 […]
Sedation Dentistry in Plano: Help For Nervous Patients
Does the mere thought of sitting down in a dentist’s chair fill you with dread? Does it make you avoid the dentist altogether? If so, you may be among the millions of Americans coping with dental anxiety. At the Plano Dentist, sedation dentistry may be just what the doctor ordered. At the Plano Dentist, we […]
Worried About Dental Visits? Sedation Dentistry in Plano
“How can I deal with anxiety about visiting the dentist?” This is a common question here in Plano, and at dentist offices all over the country. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but for many patients, sedation dentistry is the blessing they’d hoped for. First, though, the Plano Dentist likes to know what’s going on with […]
Dazzling! Teeth Whitening in Plano
Some people are born with naturally white teeth. They’re lucky that way, because most of us – in Plano, and all over the country – have to work at it, and work hard. But guess what? Professional whitening can help. Don’t Forget to Brush The first thing to keep in mind seems like a no-brainer, […]
What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay?
Categories: General Dentistry
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restorative dentistry is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a damaged tooth. The […]
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
Categories: General Dentistry
In today’s The Plano Dentist post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many general dentistry patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used […]
Keeping Dental Patients Comfortable
Categories: General Dentistry
To state the obvious, nobody enjoys pain. Dr. Bushey knows this, and that is why the comfortable and comprehensive dental team at The Plano Dentist have made patient comfort our first priority. In conjunction with creating a soothing environment, we have various medications that can reduce and even eliminate pain associated with different dental procedures to give […]
A Toothache The Size Of Dallas
Categories: General Dentistry
Patients often come into our Plano, Texas dental practice and complain about ‘a toothache the size of Dallas’. I understand this kind of pain, and realize that when you describe it like that, it really hurts. I can help. Toothache pain for anyone can be unbearable. At the very least, toothache pain can cause you […]
3 Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation
Categories: General Dentistry
Looking for a dentist in Plano because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or dental caries? I’m Dr. Kelly Kim with The Plano Dentist. Today’s post offers 3 steps to take before you arrive at our office for a consultation. The state of your mouth is vital to your […]
