During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many Plano dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider this sobering…
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Why Aren’t Dental Implant Prices Listed Anywhere?

You can’t buy implants at Costco. You can’t compare price tags on Amazon. The rates aren’t listed on your dentist’s website. There is a reason for this. A tooth implant procedure isn’t one-size-fits-all. The price of a permanent dental implant depends on many factors. First, let’s designate what we are talking about. A dental implant…
How Do Implant Dentures Work?

Many men and women know that a dental implant is an ideal tooth restoration. Some don’t realize, however, that two or more can support a partial or full denture. This can be a less expensive option than having many implants while still providing many improvements as compared to conventional dentures. Today’s post answers the most…
Dental Confidence Or Caution

Whether you are one of the folks who goes willingly for your check-up, or are hesitant about getting dental work done, The Plano Dentist has opened its doors to smiling patients since 2005. The cost of dentistry doesn’t have to be unknown. A suitable consultation can bring you up to date about possible procedures and…
Oral Health During Pregnancy

Today’s post is for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Carrying a precious infant can not only consume your time but your attention as well. However, don’t forget your needs and your strength during these critical months. It’s vital to understand that the multitude of changes your body experiences during pregnancy also…
Gently Now – Protect Your Gums When You Brush

Everyone wants nice, pearly whites so, naturally, we should brush our teeth more, right? The only dilemma with that is many individuals brush their teeth too aggressively, leading to gum recession. You don’t want that. Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, or in severe cases, your tooth root. It…
Yes! You Can Replace Old Fillings

Superficial cuts in the skin subside without a trace, infections are killed with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues recede. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at The Plano Dentist strongly emphasizes preventative dentistry.…
Attack Of The Gummi Bear

Here at the Plano dental blog, we never like to be the bearers of bad news, but we are enthusiastic about our patients’ oral health. So, today we offer a critical warning about a lesser-known danger of sticky candy. Most people probably know that sugar is not your teeth’s friend. Eating candy creates the perfect…
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…
A Whiter Smile is Possible With Tooth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a popular dental procedure in the Plano area. After all, who doesn’t want a whiter smile? If you are considering tooth whitening, here are some things to keep in mind. Tooth Whitening: Key Findings Whitening treatments can be effective on both extrinsic and intrinsic staining Only natural teeth can be whitened; in…