Ouch! The mouth is a bad place for injuries, sores, or inflammation. Even the smallest irritation in the mouth can cause serious discomfort. At The Plano Dentist, we can help. These non-specific irritations in the mouth have a name. They are called stomatitis. A good general definition for stomatitis is the inflammation of the membranes…
Oral Health
Focusing On The Top 3 At The Plano Dentist
There are three dental health issues that affect as many as a third of all Americans. At The Plano Dentist, we want all of our patients to have healthy teeth and gums. If any of these common issues affect you, tell us. We can do something about it. The problems were identified by the Health…
3 Critical Things You Didn’t Know About Kids’ Cavities
At The Plano Dentist, we believe it’s time to revise the thinking about childhood tooth decay. Unless you’ve been keeping up with the research, you may have an incomplete understanding of a serious issue. Here are three crucial things to know about children’s dental health. 1. Tooth Decay Is The Most Common Childhood Disease Over…
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…
The Value of Dental Health
At The Plano Dentist, the dental health of each of our patients is important. Too often dental health is not taken seriously enough, even by people who should know better. In this post, we are going to review some of the most important reasons for taking good care of your teeth and gums. First, let’s…
5 Ways To Floss Daily
If you want to floss regularly but can’t seem to get into the habit, this post is for you. In our The Plano Dentist blog, we want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss, so you can maintain your dental health. 1. If you’re an early riser, try flossing in the…
