At The Plano Dentist, we’re passionate about the prevention of dental caries, which is the foundation for a healthy and beautiful smile. Preventative dentistry – brushing, flossing, and regular dental cleanings with a dental hygienist – are vital for keeping your smile bright and free of cavities. There are some places, however, where enamel damage […]
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Helping Plano Love Dental Visits
It’s no secret that many people dread going to the dentist. Everyone knows it and despite your best efforts, even your dentist knows it. But when you start visiting your dentist for the latest cosmetic dental treatments, you may find that you LOVE going to the dentist! Dentists have so many procedures and advanced materials […]
Affordable Tooth Whitening
Categories: Teeth Whitening
Have dull, discolored or yellow teeth? In-office teeth whitening is an affordable option to brighten your smile. Call The Plano Dentist to learn about our cosmetic dentistry services.
Affordable One-Visit Tooth Fix
Dental bonding isn’t as expensive as porcelain veneers or dental implants. The experienced staff at The Plano Dentist works with you to find a cosmetic dentistry treatment to fix your chipped or missing teeth. Contact us today for an appointment.
Does Your Dentist Conjure Up Cavities?
Categories: Oral Health
Cavities can be filled, but it is better to prevent cavities in the first place. If your dentist seems to conjure up cavities at every visit, then it’s up to you to break the cycle. But we are here to help you. Let’s work together. How can you lift the cavity curse? Schedule a preventative […]
Reinvent Yourself With A Smile Makeover
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
A smile makeover can boost your confidence for an upcoming job interview, promotion or new relationship. The process may include teeth whitening, invisible braces, veneers, dental implants, or gum tissue graft surgery. Many of these take time. Understanding the process requires only a simple consultation. Small changes can make a big difference. How The Rich […]
Does My Dentist Care About My Diet?
Categories: Oral Health
When people think of diet and oral health, the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth often comes to mind. While it’s true that these harmful sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda and sugary fruit drinks are only part of the trouble. The typical American diet tends to […]
When Wayward Teeth Take A Crooked Path
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Malocclusion is dental-speak for crooked teeth. When you examine all the different ways numerous 3-dimensional objects can be positioned, it is not surprising that malocclusion presents itself in multiple forms. The number of configurations may surprise you: When teeth slant forward, it is called upper protrusion, but you may have heard this condition referred to […]
The Plano Dentist: A Solution For Dental Anxiety
Categories: Sedation Dentistry
Some patients experience severe anxiety when undergoing dental treatment. With oral conscious sedation, it is possible to relax during dental procedures instead of being tense and fearful. Oral sedation dentistry, relaxation dentistry, conscious sedation and anxiety-free dentistry are all terms used to describe this type of treatment. In addition to alleviating anxiety, oral conscious sedation […]
What Is Necessary For A Dental Crown?
Categories: Dental Crowns
Dental crowns have been around for millennia and are still used to restore smiles today. Ancient dentists used ivory, bone, and seashells to make crowns for teeth. Evidence of gold crowns dates from 200 A.D. Porcelain crowns appeared in the 1800s. With the advancement of metal casting methods in the 1900s, crown technology took a […]
