Enjoying a meal at your favorite restaurant can quickly take a turn when you feel that telltale crack of your tooth. The next thing you know, you’re having sensitivity to cold food and beverages and your dentist is saying you need a crown. Dental crowns in Plano can restore your tooth’s natural shape and size and repair your fracture. Preston Bend Dental makes it easier and more comfortable to get a crown than ever before!
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Restore Your Tooth’s Natural Shape and Size With Dental Crowns in Plano
January 7, 2017
Enjoying a meal at your favorite restaurant can quickly take a turn when you feel that telltale crack of your tooth. The next thing you know, you’re having sensitivity to cold food and beverages and your dentist is saying you need a crown. Dental crowns in Plano can restore your tooth’s natural shape and size and repair your fracture. Preston Bend Dental makes it easier and more comfortable to get a crown than ever before!
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Metal Braces vs. Invisalign in Plano
December 3, 2016
There are many things from your childhood that you wish you had now. Nap time jumps to the top of the list. There are certain shows you used to watch, and the memories still make you wistful. One thing you’re happy to keep in the past are metal braces. The kids who had them always seemed so uncomfortable, and it was all you could focus on when they spoke. You’ve been thinking about them more and more lately, however. As you look in the mirror today, you realize your teeth really could have used them, because they are quite crooked. You can’t imagine getting braces as an adult, though. They are so infantilizing; it’s just not the first impression you want to make with people. Thankfully, you can now get a straighter smile without braces thanks to Invisalign in Plano from Preston Bend Dental. (more…)
In Plano, Dental Cleaning is Important at Night, Too
November 21, 2016
Dentists are people, too. Believe it or not, there are nights when we are so tired, we’d like nothing better than to just get into bed… without brushing and flossing our teeth. Of course, we never do that because we’ve seen the consequences to patients’ smiles when they skip oral hygiene care at home. In Plano, dental cleaning is imperative in the morning and even more so at night in order to remove the particles of food that bacteria might feed on.
When you sleep at night, you rarely swallow. This is because saliva production decreases during sleep. But because you’re not swallowing, the number of bacteria in your mouth increases. Nighttime oral care helps to eliminate the bits of food that get left behind throughout the day that bacteria can feast on during the night. Your nightly oral hygiene routine should include brushing, flossing and an antiseptic mouth rinse. Continue reading to find out how you can best perform each of these important steps.
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Is It Time For Your Child to See Your Dentist in Plano?
October 19, 2016
The wild modern dance routine that is feeding your child in their highchair has commenced. Your only choice is whether the spoon is going to be a train or a plane. As it swoops around their head and they laugh, you notice something. One of their teeth is starting to show. This gets you thinking, “When should I take them to the dentist?” Should you wait for the tooth to come in? How about until they all do? Dr. Anita Naik Madhav, your dentist in Plano, tells you everything you want to know about your child’s first dental visit. (more…)
How Are Dentures Made?
September 4, 2016
You love to cook. You spent years reading recipe books and watching food shows trying to find new things to make. In the past few years you haven’t even needed to follow guides or measure ingredients. You simply go by taste and feel. At least, you used to. As you stare down at your bowl of mashed potatoes, you wish you could have made them part of something, not the entire meal itself. It’s probably time you considered a set of dentures, but how long does that take? What is it like getting dentures? Dr. Anita Naik Madhav, a dentist in Plano, walks you through the steps. (more…)
Dentist in Plano On How Gum Disease Affects Glucose Levels
August 30, 2016
Diabetes sufferers should know about the effect gum health has on their overall wellbeing. People suffering from type II diabetes are at a much greater risk for developing periodontal (gum) disease. Once the condition has developed, blood glucose levels (or the amount of sugar in the blood) are increasingly difficult to control. Why? Because people with diabetes are more susceptible to developing infections — and their weakened immune systems mean their bodies have a harder time healing from something like gum disease.
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Your Dentist in Plano Discusses Oral Health and Breast Cancer
July 20, 2016
In the United States, more than 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Research has found that there is a link between oral health and the likelihood of being diagnosed with breast cancer. The Journal of Breast Cancer Research and Treatment surveyed 3,000 people and found that among those with chronic periodontal disease there was a higher incidence of breast cancer. Therefore, seeing Dr. Madhav, your dentist in Plano, is important for helping to prevent this disease and for making sure teeth and gums remain healthy if you are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation for breast cancer.
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Things to Consider When Choosing A Family Dentist in Plano TX
June 18, 2016
Finding the right health care providers for you and your family is at the top of most everyone’s priority list. Your oral health and dental care is also on that list. Besides the obvious considerations such as convenient office hours and location, you’ll also want to work with a practice that can meet the needs of your whole family, including the smallest members. While pediatric offices are fun for children, wouldn’t it be easier to be able to take everyone to the same place for dental care? It’ll definitely save you time and stress in the long run! Here are some other things to consider when choosing a family dentist in Plano, TX.
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Your 75024 Dentist Reveals 4 Unexpected Factors That Could Cause Tooth Loss
April 12, 2016
Most of us have been told to brush and floss our teeth at least twice a day and visit our dentist regularly in order to maintain optimum health and avoid tooth loss. There are however, other factors that you may not realize can contribute to tooth loss. For example, you may know that smokers are more likely to lose their teeth than non-smokers, but did you know that poor nutrition also contributes to tooth loss? Besides consuming too much sugar, the lack of nutrients from fruits and vegetables can increase the cavity causing acids in your mouth, and decrease your body’s ability to ward off infection. Your 75024 dentist reveals 5 other unexpected factors that contribute to tooth loss.
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Choose CEREC in Plano, TX for a Beautiful Valentine’s Day Smile
January 18, 2016
Severe tooth decay, dental trauma, and root canal infection have something in common other than your smile: dental crown restoration. In the past, it’s taken days, weeks, and sometimes months to restore a patient’s damaged smile with a dental crown. At Preston Bend Dental, we offer a fast, effective alternative. Using the CEREC system, our team is able to plan, manufacture, and place a crown during a single visit to our convenient Plano dental practice.
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