Our dental team strongly encourages our patients to be proactive with their oral health. This means brushing and flossing daily, limiting sugary and acidic foods and drinks, and coming in at least twice a year for dental checkups and cleanings. When you come in, we also may suggest dental sealants or fluoride treatments if your teeth need extra protection. Dental... read more »
Are you treating your teeth right? Brushing and flossing daily and having routine dental cleanings and exams? What about protecting your teeth while you sleep? You might unconsciously be clenching and grinding your teeth during the night, whether from stress or other cause. This is called bruxism, and chronic bruxism can seriously damage your pearly whites. You might be habitually... read more »
Have you ever had a dental cleaning? At Family Dentistry of Frisco, all patients receive a pain-free, gentle, refreshing dental cleaning. All new patients, at their initial dental cleaning appointment, are introduced to the staff and the office so they can get some background with who their hygienist is. The hygienist would then start with asking general questions about your... read more »
Fall is slowly but surely in the air, and that means we're in the home stretch for this year when it comes to getting dental cleanings done. That's because if you have dental insurance, your plan likely rolls over again on January 1st. Now is a good time to get your dental cleanings scheduled so you and your family can... read more »
In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April, we want to talk about what you can do to protect yourself against this disease. Thousands of people are diagnosed every year with cancers of the mouth, lips, tongue, cheeks, tonsils and throat. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial and are the most effective and least invasive options. Our team at... read more »
Our dental team cares about the health of your smile all year round and we count on you to practice good dental hygiene in between your professional dental cleanings and exams with our team. By brushing at least twice a day and flossing at least once daily, you are taking major strides in fighting the ongoing battle against tooth decay... read more »