At The Plano Dentist, we restore smiles for patients with severe tooth loss. What is total mouth reconstruction? Modern restorative dentistry makes total mouth reconstruction a reality! Total mouth reconstruction restores all the teeth with dental implants and/or implant-anchored dentures. What are dental implants? Dental implants are strong, functional, and naturally-looking restorations Dental implants replace the tooth…
Dental anxiety
The Reality of Low Self-esteem Due to Crooked Teeth
A smile to be proud of. What’s that worth to a child? Let’s consider the story of a fictional young boy, though the scenario is equally true for girls. Imagine what life is like for someone who is embarrassed by his smile. He consciously tries not to smile. He doesn’t speak up in school because…
You Won’t Be Out Cold
Does your heart pound at the mere thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you drive by a dental practice? At The Plano Dentist, we understand dental anxiety, and provide sedation dentistry to get you through it. Many men and women who have improved their smile with cosmetic dentistry or…
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…
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…
