Hello, and welcome to The Plano Dentist. Today’s post focuses on fluoride: ‘What is it, exactly, and why is it so beneficial to your dental health?’ The Miracle Mineral Fluoride is a mineral, plain and simple. Fluoride is found in different foods as well as in water. Many adjust the fluoride content of their municipal…
Porcelain Veneers
When it Comes to Your Smile, Don’t Settle For Less

Don’t Settle for a Smile You Aren’t Happy With No one likes to settle for less than the best, especially with something as important as your smile. Isabella Mejia DMD at The Plano Dentist in Plano has the solutions for your smile problems. Fixing Small Chips and Cracks Can Work Wonders You don’t have to…
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste

Welcome to our blog! Today’s post answers some common questions about toothpaste. Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive aspect of toothpaste is to aid in removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Vigorous brushing becomes unnecessary for dental patients when the abrasives in the toothpaste can snag the mouth’s lingering…
Are Dental Veneers Reversible?

When men and women seek cosmetic dentistry to improve their smiles, porcelain veneers are a celebrated option. Unlike a crown that completely covers the tooth, a veneer is a super thin layer of very durable porcelain, composite bonding, or ceramic. When bonded to a tooth, the veneer creates a natural, translucent, and new surface. It…
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile

If you have missing spaces in your smile due to decay, injury or any other reason, there is hope. If your existing teeth are stained, decayed, or broken, there is hope. If your teeth have always been misshapen, or crooked, there is hope. Cosmetic dentistry can fix all of those problems. Dr. Mejia at The…
Test Your Cosmetic Dentistry IQ

Are you up on the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures offered by your Plano, Dallas, or Fort Worth dentist? Take our quiz and find out! 1. This popular treatment uses a dental composite that resembles enamel. This composite is applied to the surface of the teeth, sculpted, and then hardened and polished. A. Veneers B. Flossing…
How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile

What is Tooth Grinding? Tooth grinding (or bruxism in doctor-speak) is a common behavior among individuals of all ages. It is when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs their teeth together. Tooth grinding can transpire during the day or night and can affect kids and adults. Some individuals grind their teeth intermittently when…
It’s A Great Time To Have Ugly Teeth!

Huh? Yep, it’s true. It’s a great time to have ugly teeth because revolutionary cosmetic dentistry provides several procedures to turn ugly into unbelievably beautiful. Teeth whitening can benefit almost every adult. Years of staining can be magically erased in a day at your dentist’s office or over a few months with an affordable at-home…
6 Ways To Improve Your Smile

Who would say no to a more attractive smile? I am guessing no one, and now with all of the amazing cosmetic dentistry procedures available from Dallas area cosmetic dentists, most men and women can get the smile they want. Here is a quick look at some of the most popular treatments. 1. Teeth whitening…
Oral Health – Let That Winning Smile Shine

Everyone in Plano wants a winning smile. But as we age, it can get harder and harder to keep your smile dazzling. Grappling with yellowed, discolored, stained, or even multi-colored teeth? Teeth whitening might be the answer. These irregularities are usually simple to fix. A Brighter, Whiter Smile The comfortable and comprehensive staff at The…