It has now been over 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. Texas dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in general dentistry during the past century and a half. There was a time when Dallas blacksmiths and wig makers would also perform tooth extraction surgeries with…
general dentistry
What’s The Difference Between An Inlay And An Onlay?
Categories: General Dentistry
If you have tooth sensitivity or pain when you chew with your back teeth, the surfaces may be damaged. One option for restorative dentistry is the use of an inlay or onlay made of metal, composite resin, or porcelain. Inlays are very strong and shaped to precisely fit a hole in a damaged tooth. The…
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
Categories: Oral Health
When it comes to oral cancer mortality rates, two numbers are key: 40% and 90%. 40% of individuals who receive a late-stage diagnosis die within five years. However, the survival rate for early stage diagnosis is 90%. Oral Cavity and Oropharynx—Mouth and Throat Cancers that originate in the mouth (or oral cavity) are labeled oral…
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
Categories: General Dentistry
In today’s The Plano Dentist post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Many general dentistry patients are aware that before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used…
Prevention-Oriented Dentistry
Categories: General Dentistry
Are you a parent of young children in Allen TX? Do you want them to develop better dental health habits than you did when you were young? Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many Plano people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another one…
3 Ways To Keep Your Mouth Happy, Plano!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Health
Hi. I’m Dr. Isabella Mejia, a general and cosmetic dentist here in Plano. It is my goal to help my patients have optimum oral health.
Saliva And Plano’s Dental Health
Categories: dental health, General Dentistry
Though most people in the Plano or Allen areas may think it’s gross, saliva is essential to dental health as well as digestion.
Texas general dentistry
Categories: General Dentistry
I’m Isabella Mejia, and my practice is called The Plano Dentist. We perform general dentistry in Plano Texas. general dentistry is one of our most popular and requested dental procedures. We specialize in general dentistry as well as in many other dental procedures. If you are looking for a local Texas dental practice that specialized…
Dental Specialties Available In Plano
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
General dentistry professionals in the Plano area are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your Plano general dentist will refer you to a local Dallas specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team. Following are some of the most common dental specialties found in the Allen TX area:…
Dentistry For Your Plano Child
Categories: Dentistry for Children
The Plano Dentist provides dentistry for children. Our dentistry for child patients is performed by our comfortable team and always takes into consideration the special circumstances that children require. A little extra patience with our child patients is critical. We understand that going to the family dentist can be a bit frightening for a child,…
