Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember and honor the men and women lost while serving for our country. Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of summer, and for many folks in Plano, getting out of town for three days after being cooped up in the classroom or the office spells sweet, sweet relief.…
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The importance of regular checkups
Categories: dental health
If you’re brushing and flossing on a regular basis, we think that’s fantastic! But, don’t forget that it’s also important to visit us at The Plano Dentist every six months, in addition to brushing your teeth a couple times a day. Because your dental health is important to us, we’d like to remind you that…
What, exactly, are wisdom teeth?
Categories: dental health
Wisdom teeth are a type of molar that is found in the very back of your mouth and are the last molars to develop. There are four wisdom teeth: upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right. These teeth usually appear in late teens or early twenties but may become impacted (fail to erupt)…
The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings, from The Plano Dentist
Categories: dental health
In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients, The Plano Dentist screens our patients for oral cancer. The fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth-most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year…
Give your son or daughter a 7 year “leap” ahead in life!
Categories: Plano Community
Discover how your high school or college student can qualify to receive a FREE scholarship presented by The Plano Dentist to attend one of the premier youth leadership and career development experiences in the country. The LEAP Program is a week-long success skills program for motivated high school and college students who want to get…
Smile wider, live longer, from The Plano Dentist
Categories: dental health
Folks with big smiles may actually live longer than those who don’t, according to a March 2010 study at Michigan’s Wayne State University. Dr. Potter has known for quite some time that positive emotion has been linked to both physical and mental health, but researchers at the university did something quite interesting: they looked at…
Smiles For Life Campaign
Categories: About Our Office
March through June, hundreds of dental practices professionally whiten teeth to raise money for underprivileged and disabled children in their communities and around the world. They’re Crown Council members—an alliance of leading-edge dental teams passionately committed to promoting oral health, fighting oral cancer, and serving through charitable work. We at The Plano Dentist are proud…
