Even if you value a healthy smile, it’s easy to neglect smile-friendly lifestyle choices. In this post from The Plano Dentist, our goal is for you to analyze where you stand and look at whether you could step it up a notch. Committing to oral health best practices can prevent future problems and improve your…
Oral Health
Are Toothpicks Good For Cleaning Teeth?
At The Plano Dentist, we always remind our patients how important it is to clean their teeth on a regular basis. Not just the front surfaces, but between the teeth, too. This is essential for good dental health. What’s the best way to go about getting those narrow spaces between teeth? That’s an easy one:…
How Often Do You Change Your Toothbrush?
Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At The Plano Dentist we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists hand out free ones…
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…
5 Tips For Treating Mouth Sores
When one of our patients at The Plano Dentist gets a mouth sore, we counsel them to evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. By following these tips, you can avoid the discomfort of eating and help to increase the speed of healing. Remember, small changes can have big results in your dental health.…
What Does Your Plano Dentist Need To Know?
For the best in dental health, you should visit The Plano Dentist twice a year for a cleaning and exam. This is a good time to make sure that you are brushing and flossing properly. It is also essential that you discuss any issues you may have related to your dental health. Make sure to…
What Does Your Saliva Reveal?
The Plano Dentist knows that an oral examination is about more than just dental health: it can reveal problems in other parts of the patient’s body. Because many diseases manifest in soft tissues of the mouth or cause pain in the jaw, we often refer patients to their medical doctor for further diagnosis when they…
For Accurate Dental Info, Just Ask!
Dental patients are better-informed than ever before, and it’s not surprising that much of their knowledge about dental health comes from online sources. Proactive self-education can be beneficial for you and your family. But a word of caution from The Plano Dentist: don’t rely too heavily on the Internet for your dental information. Like so…
5 Reasons To Schedule A Dental Cleaning Today
Categories: dental health, Oral Health
At The Plano Dentist we want to see each of our patients twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. This is not arbitrary; it is in line with the American Dental Association recommendations. Here are five reasons to schedule your next appointment: 1. Protect Your Gums It’s not only severe dental caries that can…
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…
