Achieve a Beautiful and Confident Smile with Dental Implants
Many things can make you self-conscious about your smile, but missing teeth is one of the most serious. Unfortunately, loss of teeth becomes more common as you get older. Teeth can be lost due to injury, gum disease, severe decay or other issues, including wear and tear. Fortunately, many options are available to replace lost […]
Zoom Teeth Whitening for a Brighter Smile
How confident are you about your smile? Have you ever wondered if your teeth are white enough? Would you like a whiter smile…today? Your smile says a lot about you, and it’s the first thing many people see when they meet you. A beautiful, white smile gives you confidence and even makes you look and […]
Under Armour Performance Mouthwear: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Mouthguards are essential for athletes, especially those involved in contact sports. Mouthguards help protect the teeth and tongue from injury, and can even prevent tooth loss. A new generation of mouthguards provides even more advantages for the professional or amateur athlete. Under Armour Performance Mouthwear is one of these new types of mouthwear, which is […]
Sedation dentistry: A solution for dental phobi
Dental phobia is a real and treatable condition. If you have had painful or frightening dental experiences in the past, they may have shaped your opinion of the care that you receive today. You may be very apprehensive about visiting the dentist. Interestingly, the fear of dental treatment exists on many levels. You may be […]
What is tissue re-sculpting?
Although they often play a background role in comparison to the teeth, the gums are just as important to the smile’s overall appearance. Gums that are asymmetrical or excessively prominent can have a negative effect on your smile no matter how straight your teeth are. Fortunately, problems with the gums can often be corrected through […]
Why is preventative dental care so important?
Long ago, your Grandfather’s dentist may have also been his barber. Though it seems funny, many people of that generation looked to dentists only when they were in pain, mainly to pull teeth. So, between shaving and haircuts, many local barbers became very efficient at pulling teeth. Fast –forward to today’s generation: you no longer […]
Is sedation an option for cosmetic dentistry procedures?
Your smile contributes to a major part of your personality. When you feel that your smile is not ideal, it can really hold you back from enjoying life. You will find that laughing and smiling are not pleasurable, and your self-esteem eventually suffers. There are many roadblocks that can prevent you from seeking the cosmetic […]
Treatment options for a gummy smile
A beautiful smile is more than a set of shiny, white teeth. The components of a beautiful smile include teeth that are shaped proportionately to your face and to each other. When the teeth look as if they are too small, or the amount of visible gum tissue seems to outweigh the teeth, the smile […]
Feeling Anxious About Dental Treatment
For patients who are particularly nervous or anxious about dental treatment, sedation dentistry can be an effective option. With sedation, dental anxiety can be transformed into soothing, peaceful relaxation. Your sedation dentist has been specially trained to provide you with widely accepted and safe relaxation techniques, appropriate for both children and adults. The advantages of […]
Gingival recession: Causes and treatment
Receding gums are a very common and often overlooked occurrence for many adults. As an important part of your periodic exam with your Plano dentist, your gums will be evaluated for signs of disease, including recession. When the gums pull away from the teeth and the roots of the teeth are exposed, the condition is […]
