At The Plano Dentist, we often see patients who are experiencing severe tooth pain and wonder if they may need a root canal. While this procedure is commonly associated with relief from discomfort, the underlying cause of the pain is typically an infection in the tooth’s pulp—the soft tissue inside the tooth containing nerves and…
Family Dentistry
Why Does The Plano Dentist Get So Many Patient Referrals?
Personal recommendations are a trusted source when choosing a dentist, and at the Plano Dentist, many of our new patients come to us through word-of-mouth referrals and glowing testimonials. Here’s why: Trusted Recommendations: When you ask someone about their dentist, you hear about their experiences, from the dentist’s chairside manner to the overall care.…
Is Grandpa Smiling?
How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population? The Good News: The rate of cavities in the elderly has decreased in the past thirty years.1 The Bad News: 25% of persons age 65+ have no remaining teeth2 Nearly 20% have untreated decay3 10% of adults 65 and over…
Upgrade Your Smile: Replace Metal Fillings with Tooth-Colored Fillings
If you’ve ever considered enhancing your smile and improving your dental health, replacing your old metal fillings with tooth-colored fillings might be the perfect solution. Many patients are making this switch for aesthetic, health, and functional reasons. At the Plano Dentist, we’re dedicated to providing top-notch care and the latest in dental technology to help…
How To Make Brushing Your Teeth A Habit
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…
How Oral Inflammation Affects Your Health
Swollen and painful gums are symptoms of periodontal disease, an inflammatory gum disease. Swelling occurs from an auto-immune response of the body reacting to an infection. Infections are noticeable through pain, redness, and warmth. If the infection is left untreated, it can impact the bone near the teeth. The body’s immune system wants to rid…
How Do You Measure Success?
At The Plano Dentist, we are passionate about success. Our experience, ability, and commitment to dental excellence result in remarkable outcomes daily for our dentistry patients. Each team member at The Plano Dentist shares a passion for success. For many Plano dental patients, success is a routine check-up that reveals healthy teeth and no decay.…
Do You Eat A Smile-Healthy Diet?
Today’s post from the Plano Dentist explains how specific foods and eating practices impact our teeth. The Sugar Problem Sugars get converted by bacteria in the mouth to acids. It is the acids that begin to assault enamel and initiate decay for men and women of all ages. Fruits have high water content which can…
Keeping You Comfortable
At The Plano Dentist, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not only talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways we are passionate about your peace of…
Beautiful Teeth Without Breaking The Bank
At The Plano Dentist, our smile redesign patients believe that life-changing cosmetic dentistry is a worthwhile investment. Indeed, for most people, the value of a healthy, desirable smile cannot be measured in dollars. We acknowledge, however, that cosmetic dentistry is not cheap. There are Affordable Cosmetic Dental Procedures Do you have to spend thousands of dollars…
