As a dentist, one of my roles is to help you take care of your mouth. Some of my patients have issues with mouth sores, thus the topic of today’s message. If you have a mouth sore that lasts more than a week or two; it is vital to come in for an exam. Mouth…
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Are Your Eating Habits Sabotaging Your Oral Health?
Most Plano residents know that frequently eating foods high in sugar can cause cavities. Therefore, it’s important to limit candy, soda, cookies, etc. Also, remember that frequency is as dangerous as the amount of sugar. Research has found that a higher frequency in sugar consumption may lead to demineralization more than the amount of sugar…
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in Plano. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are a key practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! (If you don’t have any teeth, communicate with us about dentures and dental implants.) At The Plano Dentist, we have an excellent office…
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
Let’s get right to it; while tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are “so in” right now, here’s five reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you wouldn’t think can get infected) Hypersensitivity to metal Nerve damage Drooling Lip and tongue piercings may make you…
Tooth Implant Placement: Before, During, After
Categories: dental health, Dental Implants
Dental implants are rapidly becoming the tooth replacement option of choice. Millions of Americans have chosen implants, like those available at The Plano Dentist. Once the decision is made, patients usually want to know what’s involved every step of the way. In this post, we’ll describe what to expect during the procedure. Before the Procedure…
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
You know the old saying: prevention is the best medicine. At The Plano Dentist in Plano TX, we are big advocates of preventative dentistry as the best way to maintain dental health. Preventative dentistry, though, is more than healthy teeth and gums. Your dental health is directly related to your overall health. Poor dental health…
Dental Implants Change Lives
Categories: dental health, Dental Implants
Many people have had a big boost in self-confidence after replacing missing teeth with dental implants from The Plano Dentist in Plano TX. Nothing gives us more satisfaction than helping people improve their quality of life. With a new smile, they feel better about themselves. They feel more comfortable in public. They socialize more often.…
Do I Need A Dental Cleaning If I Brush And Floss At Home?
This blog post from The Plano Dentist in Plano TX focuses on professional dental cleanings. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already brush and floss every day at home. The answer is yes: both are importantm because they work together to maintain your dental health. We encourage patients to…
Don’t Let A Simple Problem Become Serious
Categories: dental health, General Dentistry
In this post from The Plano Dentist we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by cold sores, gum disease,…
How Long Should You Brush?
Categories: dental health, General Dentistry
At The Plano Dentist, we tell our patients to brush their teeth for a minimum of two minutes. Most people think they brush that long, but would be surprised if they actually set a timer. Many of us only brush for about a minute, if that. Essential Dental Health Brushing your teeth is an important…
