Healthy Lifestyles For Healthy Lifesmiles
Dental health and a brilliant smile depend on much more than simply brushing regularly. In today’s The Plano Dentist post, we present a quick refresher course on important lifestyle practices that affect oral health. You are probably familiar with most of these recommendations, but it is helpful to get a reminder once in a while. […]
4 Oral Ailments To Discuss With Your Dallas Dentist
We all go to our Plano dentist for check-ups and toothaches, but there are other less-obvious issues that your dentist can help you with. Today in the Plano Dental Blog, we would like to highlight some of the most common oral conditions that should be discussed with your dentist. 1. Bad Breath. Sure, nobody wants […]
The Plano Dentist Guide To Plaque, Calculus, And Cavities
Hi. I’m Dr. Junior Cruz. Welcome to my Plano dental blog! I find that many of my patients in the Allen, Plano, and Fort Worth areas get a couple of dental terms mixed up. Today, I would like to clarify the differences between plaque, calculus, and cavities. Plaque is a film that covers teeth – […]
3 Ways To Keep Your Mouth Happy, Plano!
Hi. I’m Dr. Junior Cruz, a general and cosmetic dentist here in Plano. It is my goal to help my patients have optimum oral health.
“If Your Gums Are Swollen And Sore, Call The Plano Dentist”
If you are a worried Plano resident experiencing inflamed gums or an aching tooth, you’re not alone. About one third of U.S. adults are affected by tooth decay, according to the CDC, and gum disease plagues one in seven people age 35 to 40.1 Don’t ignore these symptoms, call The Plano Dentist today at (469) […]
Time To Floss In Dallas
Many residents of the Plano and Allen areas are finding that they just don’t have time to floss and that it’s difficult to fit it into their daily schedule. If you’ve found this to be true, here are some ideas for when to fit this important dental health habit into your day. The most common […]
Plano Dentistry
Hi, I’m Dr. Junior Cruz, DDS. Most every day, I can be found at my Plano area cosmetic dental office treating patients with tooth and gum problems or helping patients prevent them. There are many common medical conditions that pose a risk to oral health. 1) Plano diabetes patients with high blood glucose often have […]
Preventing Gum Disease at The Plano Dentist
Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus. Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached […]
The Future Of Tooth Decay In Plano
Dental patients in the Plano area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. Well the answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth. This […]
The Plano Dentist Treats Cankers Sores, Lesions, and Fever Blisters
At The Plano Dentist, one of the most common complaints we hear from general dentistry patients is problems with mouth sores. There are many different kinds of oral lesions which can make eating and talking painful. Some are annoying yet harmless, while other sores are more serious and require medical intervention. Though not contagious, the […]
