The Cost of Dental Implants
If you’ve been thinking of getting one or more dental implants in order to replace a missing or chipped/broken or severely crooked tooth, you no doubt wonder how much getting an implant will cost....
View ArticleStraight Teeth in a Day: One-Day Veneers
If you chip a tooth or if you have a wedding to attend (your own, for example), you undoubtedly want a gorgeous smile pronto. Getting married REAL soon? One-day veneers can help you have a gorgeous...
View ArticleHow Coffee and Tea Can Affect Your Porcelain Veneers
If you’ve just spent the time and expense of getting porcelain veneers placed on one or more of your teeth, you understandably want to keep the veneer(s) looking as white and beautiful as possible for...
View ArticleHow Coffee and Tea Can Affect Invisalign
Considering braces and decided on Invisalign? Good for you! Invisalign is an alternative for those who want to straighten their teeth by not using the traditional orthodontic braces. Invisalign uses...
View ArticleThe Difference Between Porcelain and Regular Composite Fillings
Your Plano dentist has discovered that you have a cavity. You make an appointment to fill it and either before the day of your appointment, or as you’re sitting in the dental chair, mouth at the ready,...
View Article3 More Reasons to Cut Back on Sugar
You already know you probably should cut back on the amount of sugar you eat. In addition to helping us gain weight, eating too much sugar could possibly lead to diabetes. But wait: from your dentist’s...
View ArticleImprove Your Next Dentist Visit in 3 Easy Steps
Few of us look forward to our twice-yearly dentist visits. After all, we sit in the dentist’s chair with our mouth open for at least 20 minutes or so. So it’s not as if going to the dentist is like...
View ArticleWhat Veneers WON’T Do for You
Many people believe a beautiful smile will bring them fame and fortune. Will veneers have you receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Possibly (but only if you’re an actor to begin with). This...
View ArticleTMJ and Facial Pain Relief with Botox
If you’re one of the 15 percent of adult Americans who suffer from chronic pain in your jaw, face, ears, or even if you suffer from headaches, you may have a condition known as Temporomandibular...
View ArticleBenefits of Same-Day Crowns/Porcelain Fillings
When your tooth is damaged or it has considerable decay, a porcelain crown/porcelain filling is a great option for long-term – as in decades’ long – restoration of the tooth’s natural function. A...
View Article5 Big Oral Hygiene Mistakes You’re Making
Have you always had something of a poor bite misalignment of teeth? Did you know that letting it be for decades can cause problems when you’re older? If your mouth is misaligned, it’s best to get it...
View ArticleThe Inside of My Mouth is Peeling. What’s Going On?
If you notice that the inside of your cheeks appear to “peel” from time to time, it could be because you’re having a mild allergic reaction to your toothpaste. But it also could mean something more...
View Article8 Habits Turning Your Teeth Yellow
Are your teeth no longer white and bright? Have you noticed that they are looking dingy and/or yellow, perhaps even a bit gray? You may think that discolored teeth are a natural part of aging, but...
View Article6 Things to Consider Before Choosing Dental Sedation
If going to the dentist to have a cavity filled or to have some more in-depth dental treatment gives you the willies, you may be considering dental sedation to calm your nerves. Sedation definitely can...
View ArticleFinding the Right Pediatric Dentist for Your Children
Question: How young is too young for taking your child to a dentist? Answer: Your child is almost never too young for a visit to the dentist. In fact, if even one of your child’s baby teeth has...
View Article4 Harsh Realities of Poor Oral Health
Think your oral hygiene habits – or lack of – have no effect on your overall health? Think again! Neglect your teeth for much of your life and, in addition to tooth and gum decay and losing your teeth,...
View ArticleWhat Everyone Should Know About Invisalign
You’ve no doubt heard about Invisalign, the relatively new teeth-straightening system available for adults (and perhaps older children and teens). But what is that you know of it? Probably that, unlike...
View ArticleA Few Tips to Find a Great Family Dentist Quickly
Let’s say you’ve just moved to the Plano area and your child suddenly complains of a slight toothache. Nothing major, but it reminds you that you haven’t found a new dentist for your family yet. Your...
View ArticleGet Kids to Dentist As New School Year Starts
Many K-12 schools in the Plano area start the new school year next week. If you haven’t done so already, the next few days would be a great time to get your children in for one of their twice-yearly...
View ArticleThe Secret to Sweet Breath
Let’s say you brush your teeth twice a day, every day. That you floss at least once a day. That you visit your Plano dentist at least twice a year for regular cleanings and checkups. You also don’t...
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