At The Plano Dentist, we often see patients who are experiencing severe tooth pain and wonder if they may need a root canal. While this procedure is commonly associated with relief from discomfort, the underlying cause of the pain is typically an infection in the tooth’s pulp—the soft tissue inside the tooth containing nerves and…
Root Canals
Finding Relief for Sensitive Teeth: Treatment Options at The Plano Dentist
Do you cringe when eating ice cream or sipping hot coffee due to sensitive teeth? Tooth sensitivity is a common dental issue that affects millions of people, but the good news is that it’s treatable! At the Plano Dentist, we offer a range of solutions to help ease the discomfort and get you back to…
Catch Cavities Before They Catch You: The Importance of Early Detection
Catching cavities early is essential for maintaining your oral health and preventing more serious dental issues. Cavities develop when plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, breaks down tooth enamel, leading to decay. If left untreated, a small cavity can quickly progress into a larger problem, potentially requiring more extensive treatments like root canals or extractions.…
Persistent Dry Mouth?
Many of our patients at the Plano Dentist experience dry mouth occasionally. Some develop dry mouth in social situations or when they are under a lot of stress. Sporadic or infrequent dry mouth is usually not a serious issue. Constant dry mouth, or xerostomia, is not only irritating, it can lead to acute health problems.…
The Five Stages of a Cavity
You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can prohibit cavities in pre-teens, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay healthy…
Know The Facts About Oral Piercings
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around Dallas. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, I am sure you expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. You are right. Unfortunately, these…
Smile Makeovers: First Things First
Hello, I’m Dr. Johanna Bushey of The Plano Dentist. Thanks for visiting my blog. In today’s post, we will focus on something that happens occasionally when a patient requests cosmetic dentistry from their Plano dentist. Let me set the stage. The patient comes in for a consultation about a smile makeover. We’ll call him Mr.…
Urgent Care Expertise Serves Your Family
It’s good to know that The Plano Dentist is here for you. Whether it’s a dental emergency after hours or toothache on the weekend. No appointment needed. If you can, give us a call on your way over. (With a hands-free phone, of course.) Crisis or No Crisis But you don’t have to wait for…
Why Aren’t You Smiling?
Welcome to The Plano Dentist. We are located at 3115 W Parker Rd Ste C538 in Plano, TX and you can reach us by calling 469-998-0235. We see smiles all the time. Whether working with a dental patient, having dinner at my favorite restaurant, or attending a sporting event, we notice whether the people around…
Root Canal vs Dental Implant
When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, The Plano Dentist must decide on the best course of treatment. It usually comes down to try saving the tooth with a root canal, or to extract it. There are several factors that go in to making the decision. These include whether there is an infection in…
