A wise person once said that everyone wants a long life, but no one wants to get old. Yet it happens. Maturity may bring certain rewards, but it can also bring challenges, such as missing teeth. At The Plano Dentist, we restore missing teeth with dental implants. Dental Implants Are The Restoration Of Choice Dental…
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Do You Have The Most Common Dental Problem?
At The Plano Dentist, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in techniques and materials have made the impossible not only possible, but affordable for everyone in Plano as well. Tooth decay is the most common dental problem and the second most common disease in the nation…
When Something’s Gotta Give, Don’t Let It Be Your Smile
Life gets busy for all of us, and at times, it’s impossible to get all the “gotta do’s” done. Your car may have to wait another 500 miles for an oil change, or you are a month late replacing your furnace filter. Many important things get put on the back burner, but at The Plano…
Fun Floss Facts
You may think the most critical thing about flossing is to do it every day, and at The Plano Dentist we completely agree. But trying out a few different types of floss may help you do a better job. The reason that flossing is so important is that it removes plaque and food debris from…
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, more commonly called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. But it is also very wide-spread, and a leadingcause of tooth loss. Fortunately, periodontal disease can be treated at The Plano Dentist. Here are five important things to know about gum disease: If…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
In this post from The Plano Dentist, we talk about flossing your teeth and its importance to your dental health. Flossing can be a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. But it’s an essential part of your dental…
Help! My Crown Came Off!
You are chewing an apple and hear an odd sound, then something in your mouth feels wrong. One of your crowns has popped free. This is an urgent situation, but don’t panic! Chances are, the crown can be re-cemented here at The Plano Dentist. What do you do when your dental crown comes off? It’s…
Why Is An Implant Better For Oral Health?
At least three million Americans have replaced a missing tooth with a dental implant, and that number grows each year. At The Plano Dentist, we are providers of these dental marvels. A dental implant is a titanium post that is implanted into your jaw. An artificial tooth goes on top of the post. Your body…
When It’s Better Not To Brush
This message from The Plano Dentist has a message that may surprise you: sometimes, it’s better for your dental health not to brush your teeth. Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body. Its job is to protect your teeth from constant use and the continual assault of chemicals…
How Are Dental Implants Priced?
Looking into how much dental implants cost and getting a straightforward answer can be frustrating. But there is a reason for that, which The Plano Dentist will explain in this blog post. It can be confusing to research the cost of getting a dental implant and finding nothing solid on the web. But there’s a…