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In a culture that puts a lot of value on bright and perfect smiles, having bad teeth can be a source of embarrassment. Issues such as misalignment, discoloration, crooked teeth, misshapen teeth, and dental stains can affect your social life and self-confidence. The way your teeth look affects how you feel about yourself and how…

A cavity is the unfortunate result of tooth decay. Tooth decay is largely due to the foods and beverages one consumes as well as one's oral health regimen. Exposure to fluoride in toothpaste and tap water along with genetics also play a role in determining the chances for dental cavities. While cavities are more likely…

People often wonder if they should brush, floss or rinse first. This is a perfectly legitimate question that plenty of dentists do not address for varying reasons. In fact, some dentists do not have an opinion as to whether the teeth should be brushed or flossed first.The answer to this question is that flossing first…

TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint disorder, which for the most part means that someone's jaw is out of alignment. When a jaw is not in its proper alignment there are going to be repercussions, which can vary from mild to extreme. If you happen to be experiencing any of the below jaw-related issues it is…

Brushing and flossing should be a part of your everyday routine, that includes brushing twice a day and flossing once a day. Taking good care of your oral health is absolutely essential to your overall good health and is unquestionably the best way for you to avoid any future dental issues. But did you know…

At a routine dental visit, we can help detect signs of oral cancer with an oral cancer screening. While most people do not schedule an appointment with their dentist to determine if they have oral cancer, it is possible for a dentist to notice the signs early. Oral cancer impacts more than 30,000 individuals every single…

Dental hygiene is best defined as a process through which preventative dental care can help maintain oral health and prevent dental emergencies. Dental hygiene involves self-responsibility with regular brushing/flossing, as well as professional care. While at-home dental hygiene is important, it is not always enough to keep dental infections and decay at bay. Here are…

As a restorative dentist, we can replace teeth that were lost in an accident. There are few things more frustrating than losing a tooth unexpectedly, but we can help. If your tooth was too damaged to save, our replacement solutions are the ideal options for your needs. Whether you want a temporary solution or a…

You can transform your smile using dental veneers and do so in time for the holidays. The procedure can take a couple of weeks to complete so if you are interested, schedule an appointment right away. Your new smile can be completed in time to smile for holiday pictures or to attend your work holiday…

As a family dentist, the most precious thing to us is the ability to help families develop and maintain healthy smiles. Over the course of several years, we have worked with many families and many generations within those families. We see a host of different challenges that vary based on the age of the person…

If you have a sudden dental emergency, we can assist you and provide immediate relief. As an emergency dentist in McKinney, we see all types of patients needing emergency care. It is a common misconception that only people who do not visit the dentist regularly, end up with an emergency. While it is true that…

As a cosmetic dentist, patients regularly ask, “Are cosmetic dental treatments expensive?” This is an understandable question, and we are here to inform you that they are much more affordable than you may think. Since cosmetic dentistry can make a dramatic improvement on the appearance of a person's smile, people often assume these procedures have…