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 »
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 »
Removing stray bits of food and dental plaque – a sticky, clear bacterial biofilm perpetually coating your teeth which seemingly pops up overnight – is needed to disrupt plaque formation before it can harden into tartar or calculus. You help do this every time you brush your teeth! Here are some goals to strive for when practicing your daily oral... read more »
Summer is coming to a close and fall is right around the corner! This is a good time to get your dental cleanings and exams done for the second half of the year. That's because tooth decay and gum disease never take a break, and if you need any further treatment done, this is a good time to get started... read more »
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 »
People whiten their teeth for a variety of reasons, but the essential one is that they are unhappy with the appearance of their pearly whites. And often for good reason, because your teeth can attract stains and discoloration, darkening and dulling their surface. Fortunately, you can restore your teeth to their pearly luster with the right care combined with a... 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 »
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 »
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 »
