As the saying goes, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," and this is especially true when it comes to your dental health! April is National Oral Health Month, a time to focus on the importance of dental cleanings and exams and dental hygiene education to keep your teeth and gums healthy and appealing. Dental Cleaning: What... read more »
The following is an actual account with names removed for confidentiality purposes. Can I tell you how grateful I am that my dentist, Dr. Paresh Patel and his team offer emergency dental care? I was having some pretty bad tooth pain but still wasn't sure if it was urgent enough to be seen or if I should just wait it... read more »
The holidays are in full swing and most of us are rushing around trying to get everything done that needs our attention. Meanwhile, dental emergencies can crop up. Thankfully, our Family Dentistry of Frisco team offers same-day treatment with same-day examinations for dental emergencies. Not all dentists offer dental emergency treatment! Dr. Paresh Patel is pleased to help you and... read more »
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 know that dental implants can beautifully restore one lost tooth or a whole dental arch in your mouth? This modern marvel feels like your natural teeth and looks like one too. You can even clean it like your own teeth! This replacement tooth functions as both the root and crown so that it is held securely in position... read more »
Having access to immediate emergency dental care means being better able to protect your smile, save a tooth and prevent potential complications. Particularly if you or a family member has a knocked-out tooth! This particular instance is time-sensitive because the tooth will need to be replaced within 1-2 hours or it dies. Dental trauma can happen anytime when you least... read more »
Toothache Day falls on February 9th, and at Family Dentistry of Frisco, our experienced dentist, Dr. Patel and his team are well aware of the importance of healthy teeth for a healthy functioning and beautiful smile! Toothaches may be mild or extremely painful, and depending on what's causing it you may need to be seen. Generally speaking, it's a good... read more »
Your teeth (and gums) work hard for you all year round. They help you look good when you smile and help you speak, chew and maintain a healthy, nutritious lifestyle. So whether you want to look your best at work, home or with friends and family, a healthy smile can help you do just that! How Your Smile Helps You... read more »
As 2021 starts winding down, so are your chances to make the most out of your dental insurance benefits for 2021. The clock will start over after December 31, if your dental insurance plan is like most out there, renewing annually. If you still need to have a dental cleaning and exam done for the year, now is a good... read more »
While scheduled appointments are necessary for routine dental cleaning, exams and restorative treatment, there are times when emergencies happen out of the blue. This causes you or a family member to have to come in for an unscheduled visit with our emergency dentist and team. Dr. Paresh B. Patel is more than happy to see people for unforeseen dental emergencies... read more »
