Wearing a Retainer After Invisalign®
Congratulations on getting orthodontic treatment for the health and look of your smile! To maintain that beautiful alignment with Invisalign® clear aligners, you will need to wear a retainer. Why Wear a Retainer? Your newly straightened teeth won’t be able to hold their new positions without a placeholder to maintain them. In orthodontic lingo, we […]
Choose These Tooth-Friendly Halloween Treats Over Their Traditional Counterparts
October is here and Halloween is right on its heels! This spooky seasonal favorite is a time of dressing up, carving pumpkins and getting our hands on festive treats! If you are concerned about your family’s smiles during the holidays, make sure that everyone brushes and flosses every day no matter how busy they are. […]
Are Wisdom Teeth Needed To Maintain Your Healthy, Beautiful Smile?
Your wisdom teeth, should they come in, will sit in the back of the mouth behind your other molars. Oftentimes they don’t even emerge all the way and some just stay inside your gums. When they don’t erupt through your gums, they will need to be removed if they become impacted. Your wisdom teeth are […]
Scaling and Root Planing Is a Great Solution for Stopping Gum Disease in Its Tracks
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. […]
Tired of Crooked, Crowded Teeth? Invisalign Clear Aligners Can Change Your Smile and Your Life!
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, […]
There Are Times When Extracting a Problem Tooth Can Create a Healthier Smile
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 […]
Follow Your Post-Operative Surgical Instructions To Ensure the Best Results Possible!
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 […]
Protect Your Teeth With the Help of Dental Sealants and Fluoride Varnish
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 […]
If You Have a Damaged Tooth That Needs Extraction, Our Dentist in Frisco Can Help!
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 […]
Do You Have One or More Wisdom Teeth Bothering You? If So, Extracting Them May Be the Right Solution!
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 […]
