When it comes to keeping your smile healthy, there are two kinds of dental cleaning treatments. Of course, everyone is used to the teeth cleaning you get when you come in for your bi-annual dental checkups and exams. Using special tools, our dental hygienist will remove hardened dental plaque, also known as tartar or calculus. Your toothbrush is great at... read more »
When it comes to your smile, orthodontics can fix a host of problems with your mouth such as crooked or crowded teeth, gapped and spaced teeth, or bite issues -- overbite, open bite, underbite or crossbite. Our dentist, Dr. Paresh B. Patel and our skilled team are proud to offer Invisalign® clear aligners in Frisco, Texas for patients seeking straighter... read more »
When it comes to your smile, it's important to take good care of your teeth and gums to keep your natural teeth as long as possible. Still, there are times when a tooth may need to be extracted (or pulled) from your mouth. When a normal tooth is extracted, its replacement will need to be made to ensure that you... read more »
When it comes to dental surgery, it is vital for you to follow the post-operative instructions given to you by our team to help ensure your quick recovery, avoid unnecessary pain and prevent complications from arising. Following your post-operative surgery instructions also helps ensure the success of the oral surgery treatment. Your post-op instructions will address the following: -Bleeding -Bruising... read more »
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 »
At Family Dentistry of Frisco, our skilled dentist and team strive to help you maintain your healthy smile with comprehensive dental care. Typically, the goal is to keep your natural teeth, and that is why you take good care of your teeth and gums every day, followed by routine dental visits twice a year for tartar removal, tooth polishing, and... read more »
In most cases, dentists try to save a tooth because they are important to your smile's form and function. But on occasion, a dentist might recommend extracting a tooth. When there is overcrowding in the mouth and prior to wearing orthodontics, one or more teeth might need to be pulled to make enough space for the teeth to shift properly.... read more »
April is National Facial Protection Month and we want to join the efforts to promote awareness. We do this by supporting the use of protective gear — like mouth guards — to keep dental-facial injuries from happening because of sports or high impact or contact recreational activities. This means wearing a protective mouth guard when engaging in these potentially injurious... 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 »
