At The Plano Dentist, we know good dental health requires only a few minutes of your day. We thought we’d provide some practical advice on how to improve your or your child’s smile between your visits with Dr. John M. Potter. Start by brushing your teeth twice a day. Proper brushing techniques are an essential…
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Dental fun facts, from The Plano Dentist
Categories: dental health
Everyone loves fun facts and dental tips. Fun, fun, fun! Dr. Potter and our team at The Plano Dentist came across these dental fun facts recently and thought you might enjoy! • The second most common disease in the United States is cavities. The first is the common cold. • There are almost 9,000 accidental…
What’s the deal with coffee and tea?
Categories: Oral Health
At The Plano Dentist, we know most folks enjoy a hot-brewed coffee or tea in the morning, followed by a cola (or more coffee) in the afternoon. But what many don’t know is that both coffee and tea are especially tough on your teeth, because tannic acid (the substance that makes the dark color) etches…
Emergency Care at The Plano Dentist
Categories: dental health
At The Plano Dentist we know dental emergencies are never convenient or timely. If you are a patient of record, we are committed to your dental health and are more than willing to see you. We are here to help you, any time, any day, and when your dental health is at risk, we’ll do…
How to ease dental fears in children, from The Plano Dentist
Categories: Dentistry for Children
Dr. John Potter knows that many children have fear when it comes to visiting the dentist. Our team at The Plano Dentist found a great article on how to help kids overcome fears of the dentist, courtesy of our friends at WebMD. We want everyone to feel comfortable when they visit Dr. Potter, and our…
What oral issues should you be aware of during pregnancy?
Categories: Oral Health
Maintaining your oral health is an important part of keeping your entire body well, and never more so than when you’re expecting. If you’re pregnant or considering pregnancy, schedule an appointment with us, and remember to raise the issue of your oral health at prenatal appointments with Dr. John Potter. If pregnant, Dr. Potter wants…
How can Invisalign improve your oral health?
Categories: Invisalign
When considering treatment options, patients often ask us how Invisalign treatment is so different than traditional braces. Well, there are more reasons to smile about Invisalign with Dr. John Potter than you may know. Invisalign is a series of removable aligners that are nearly invisible, and besides straightening your teeth, can improve your oral health.…
Gum disease and your fertility, from The Plano Dentist
Categories: Oral Health
Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com A new study shows that it may take women with gum disease 2 weeks longer on average to get pregnant than those that have good oral health. We encourage everyone to check out this very interesting video from Fox News to learn more! Of course, please let Dr. Potter…
$1.50 for a Cavity
Categories: Oral Health
Vending machines are a quick way to satisfy hunger. You put in $1.50 and you get back a candy bar, bag of chips or even a soda…but that’s not all! Dr. Potter wants to remind you that vending machines not only dispense sweet treats and caffeine bursts, but they also dispense cavities! Every time you…
Dr. Potter Asks: What are your 4th of July plans?
Categories: About Our Office
This coming Monday, July 4th, is Independence Day and the United States of America will be turning 235 years old! It’s a day to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence and also a time for every American to pay homage to our soldiers, past and present, who have placed themselves in harm’s way…
