Brushing your teeth on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your smile. Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. Brushing can also help with gum health and even keep your breath smelling sweet. The Plano Dentist knows this well. For some of us, brushing can be a loathsome chore…
Dentistry for Children
Should Teens See a General or Pediatric Dentist?
Some moms and dads in the Dallas area bring their child to a pediatric dentist. Others use a general or family dentist for every member of their household. What’s the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist? Pediatric dentists have specialized training to treat infants, young children, and adolescents. They use special dental…
How Tooth Brushing Prevents Gum Disease
Why should everyone brush at least twice a day? Let’s discuss why this is essential. Brushing and flossing is the best way to prevent tooth decay. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and carefully flossing removes the food from our teeth and prohibits the build-up of plaque. If we let food stay on our teeth, the starches in…
Affordable Dentistry
A perceived lack of affordable dentistry is one of the primary reasons many people in our community avoid going to the dentist. However, the truth is that economical dentistry is available in Plano at The Plano Dentist. We provide top-quality services at competitive prices. Whether you need family dentistry, dental implants, or restorative dentistry, we…
5 Compelling Reasons To Consider Dental Sealants For Your Child
If you have a young child, you should seriously consider dental sealants from The Plano Dentist. Do you know why they are important for kids’ dental health? 1. Children without sealants have almost three times more tooth decay than children with sealants. (Centers For Disease Control) 2. Sealants may be covered by your dental insurance plan.…
3 Cavity Fighters For Plano Kids
Most parents know children’s dental health basics: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D. The Plano Dentist recommends three additional tools for preventing cavities in toddlers and children. Sealants Fluoride supplements Oral rinses Resin dental sealants are applied by the dentist, and act as an extra…
Those Baby Teeth Are A Big Deal
This post from The Plano Dentist focuses on caring for baby teeth. Sometimes parents ask: Why take care of something that’s just going to fall out and go to the tooth fairy? It’s a good question, with an even better answer. Parents shouldn’t feel like they are wasting their time caring for the teeth of their…
Kids Who Like Dental Visits?
At The Plano Dentist, we are proud of the fact that most of our young patients enjoy visiting our office for their checkups, cleanings, and treatments, and that we’re maintaining their dental health. The Oral Health-Physical Health Connection Good physical health for children is impossible without the dental health component. Though this seems obvious, cavities…
Are Childhood Cavities Inevitable? Dental Health in Plano
Parents who want their children to have good dental health know that they need to set the right example. That means teaching good dental hygiene, and bringing them in to The Plano Dentist for a checkup and cleaning every six months. If we want our kids to be active, we should get off the couch…
Toothbrush Tantrums: When Your Child Won’t Brush
Categories: Dentistry for Children
Your child’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are just as critical to their health, speech development, and self-esteem as their permanent teeth. Some Plano parents we meet at The Plano Dentist hold the misconception that the care of primary teeth is secondary to adult teeth, since they will eventually fall out. The truth is that…
