Missing teeth need to be replaced, and not just so your smile can look good again. After losing a tooth, the supporting bone tissue starts to resorb and deteriorate. Because teeth maintain jawbone density, losing a tooth can leave you with lost bone mass in your jaw as well as affect how you speak and eat. Missing teeth can also... read more »

Do you have a problem tooth that needs fixing? If so, a dental crown (or cap) can repair a tooth that has suffered from decay or other problem. This tooth restoration is crafted to cover the tooth from the gumline on up. It's important to keep the tooth's original shape and size intact as much as possible and a crown... read more »

There's a reason dental insurance typically pays for two cleanings every year. That's because routine dental cleanings and exams help keep dental problems (and expenses) to a minimum. Catching issues early means treating them with our Family Dentist of Frisco team is the least costly and invasive to treat! If you are tempted to put off those visits before you... read more »

Your gums are just as vital for your healthy smile as your teeth, as they hold your teeth in their proper place securely. But gum disease is fairly common, and can seriously affect your smile as you can even lose teeth to gum disease. Dr. Paresh B. Patel and our team offer gum disease treatment to help make sure that... 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 »