Today’s article focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many vital functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site of the extraction begins to shrink. This, in turn,…
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Looking For A Red Carpet-Caliber Smile?
When you see pics of your favorite stars, do you ever wonder how these men and women can project such perfection? Can ordinary Dallas folks ever achieve anything approaching celebrity-caliber attractiveness? When it comes to dazzling smiles, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” There many effective cosmetic dentistry procedures available that can produce significant results.…
What Do You Do If You Get Something Stuck Between Your Teeth?
Individuals get food stuck in and between their teeth all the time. Most of the time it is not an issue to get the food unstuck with floss or a toothbrush and move on with your day. However, once in a while there is a pesky piece of food that seems hardly possible to get…
What are Implant-Stabilized Dentures?
What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are permanent dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Tooth implants can be used in many different ways. In this article, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy base…
Why is the 4-Step Tooth Implant Timeline Necessary?
If you’ve visited our website before you know that implants are the preferable tooth restoration for most individuals with a missing tooth. The dental implant process can take several dental visits over a period of months. Don’t let this discourage you. Each stage of the procedure is important. Remember that the tooth implant timeline is…
The Not-So-Obvious Benefits Of A Smile Makeover
A smile transformation is transformative for a man or woman who has been embarrassed by their smile for years. But it’s not just about looking younger and more attractive—though it most certainly will do that. It can improve your life in ways that many men and women do not understand. How can a smile makeover…
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? Does floss pick vs regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Dr. Bushey recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why:…
Inlays/Onlays: Less Invasive Than Complete Crowns
Restorative dentistry has progressed considerably over the years and there are now several effective ways to fix decayed teeth. In today’s post, we are going to concentrate on two similar types of restorations: dental inlays and onlays. Where possible, an inlay or an onlay can be a less-invasive alternative to a complete crown and either…
The Plano Dentist: A Reason To Smile
Hello, friends of The Plano Dentist! If you haven’t visited our blog in a while, we welcome you back. It has been an extraordinary month at our practice. We continue to achieve incredible results with our precision smile makeovers. If you have never seen our photo gallery of actual dentistry smile makeover patients, you are…
A New Reason To Eat More Fish
Welcome to The Plano Dentist blog. In the article “Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease,” author Jennifer Warner explains that a recent study links diets high in polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) with a lower risk of . Gum disease is a common dental malady for many individuals. When gum tissue pulls away from a tooth,…
