Restorative Dentistry | Dr. Whitmore a Plano Texas Dentist

How Often Should I Get a Dental Checkup?

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Nicole Francois

Nearly everyone knows that brushing and flossing daily helps to keep your teeth and gums in good condition. Eating a healthy diet and drinking water also help with your oral health. In addition to this, it is important to schedule regular maintenance exams with your dentist. But how often should you see your dentist for […]

How to Preserve a Lost Tooth

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Nicole Francois

Losing a tooth, especially if you’re an adult, can be an extremely upsetting event. Whether the tooth is lost through playing sports or exercising – like mountain biking, an accident, or even simply biting into your meal, it can end an outing or even a vacation very quickly. If you lose your tooth through trauma, […]

What are the Health Benefits of Invisalign?

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Nicole Francois

When it comes to misaligned teeth, patients can suffer from unresolved gum disease, chipping, bone loss and recession. Teeth out of place often need more extensive and costly dentistry as well. This is why it is important to address your malocclusion with your dentist. There is more than one way to straighten teeth, but not […]

How do Dental Implants Strengthen My Teeth?

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Nicole Francois

You know that dental implants are a replacement for missing teeth, but you may not know they are the best, and permanent, because the implant acts as your new tooth root. It is this new, titanium stem that essentially becomes part of your jawbone, due to osseointegration, that creates a host of benefits to strengthen […]

Are Porcelain Veneers a Good Alternative to Teeth Whitening?

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Nicole Francois

One of the most common ways to brighten your smile is with teeth whitening. Teeth become discolored for different reasons, and one form of tooth discoloration may not respond to whitening treatments like another form. We can help to determine if you are a good candidate for the type of teeth whitening you want. Another […]

Correcting an Imperfect Bite

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Nicole Francois

Most people would jump at the chance to have their ideal smile. After all, perfect, white, straight teeth are often seen as a sign of someone who is open, confident, and successful in all aspects of their life. However, getting to a smile you can be proud of may not be as easy to achieve […]

What are My Options for Missing Teeth?

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Nicole Francois

When you are missing teeth, you are probably more hesitant to smile and don’t feel as confident as you know you could be in all aspects of your life. You are probably already aware how much impact your smile has on those around you, so having the smile you want, and deserve, is important. Options […]

What to do about a Broken Tooth

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Nicole Francois

People can break a tooth in many ways, even doing something they’ve done many times before. Chewing ice or trying to open something with your teeth are just two of the more mundane ways to break a tooth. Other ways, such as a fall, an accident, or getting hit in the mouth by something are […]

Smile Restoration for Summer

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Nicole Francois

With summer and all those wonderful activities that come along with it just around the corner you might think it is high time to get out, and spend time with friends and family. You might even consider this the perfect time to improve some things about your smile that you’ve wanted to do for a […]

Six Reasons to Get That New Filling or Crown

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Nicole Francois

1) A fun summer. Many of us are looking forward to some vacation time this summer, and to get-togethers with family or friends. If one of your teeth needs a new filling or crown, you may be feeling some discomfort. You’ll enjoy your summer more once your new filling or crown is in place. […]

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