Root planing and scaling: When is it recommended?
Periodontal disease can cause serious problems, and if you have been diagnosed with this condition, it’s important to seek treatment from Dr. John M. Hucklebridge, your dentist serving Plano TX 75093, as early as possible. One method your dentist will use to treat periodontal disease is root planing and scaling. This non-invasive procedure removes plaque […]
Achieve a More Symmetrical Smile with Tissue Resculpting
The teeth tend to be the focal point of the smile and rightfully so. Straight, white teeth are at the center of spectacular smiles, and patients often have this result in mind when they work with a cosmetic dentist. The teeth are not the smile’s sole component, however. Other elements, such as the alignment of […]
Maintaining healthy teeth and gums throughout the retirement years
The teeth and gums of your Golden Years are far different from those of your grade school days. At each stage in your life, your dental needs are unique. The steps that are required to care for those needs can be difficult to navigate without the assistance of your Plano dentist, Dr. John M. Hucklebridge. […]
Am I Too Old for Braces?
If you are an adult who could benefit from braces, whether for cosmetic reasons or for functional reasons, you may have already considered the advantages and disadvantages of adult orthodontics. As an adult, you may have determined that you are not interested in metal brackets and wires, even for a short period of time. Still, […]
Tips for Relieving Dental Anxiety
A certain level of apprehension is common for some patients prior to a dental visit. Unfortunately, millions of patients suffer from a more severe level of apprehension known as dental phobia. When the fear of seeking the dental care that is necessary to protect your health becomes overwhelming, you might choose to delay or avoid […]
Feeling Self Conscious about Your Smile?
Moving through life with a smile that makes you feel embarrassed can be almost crippling. Feeling the need to cover your smile with your hand or holding back when you laugh has long-lasting social repercussions. After all, your non-verbal cues such as facial expression, smiling, and laughter play an important role in your communication with […]
Overly Crowded Teeth: Am I a candidate for Invisalign?
Many celebrities have increased their fame by flashing less than perfect smiles. They say that a slight gap between the front teeth or mild crowding in the lower teeth gives their smiles “character”. In the “real world” however, most adults aren’t necessarily interested in smiling with character. Most of us want teeth that are in […]
Whiten Discolored Teeth With Veneers
Severely stained teeth can be a drag on a smile. Regular consumption of red wine or coffee and certain medications can leave tell-tale signs that make your pearly whites not so pearly at all. Porcelain veneers can be a solution for Plano patients in this predicament. The thin tooth-shaped shells can whiten and brighten teeth […]
Understanding Dental Anxiety
Fear of the dentist is not uncommon. In fact, some research estimates that as many as three-quarters of us have a certain degree of anxiety about going to the dentist. Unfortunately, though, when that fear is severe enough to keep someone from seeking dental treatment, it can compromise that person’s oral health. Postponing a trip […]
Sedation Dentistry: Will I remember anything?
For patients with severe dental anxiety, an appointment with our Plano sedation dentist can offer peace of mind. With sedation dentistry, patients are in a deeply relaxed state, which helps them to overcome the worry associated with various dental procedures. Sedation dentistry offers maximum patient comfort. In addition to being at ease during the appointment, […]
