Your tooth enamel is one of the hardest biological substances. This is what gives your teeth the strength to bite and chew hard foods. Unfortunately, there are still some instances when a tooth can suffer a fracture. This might be as traumatic as an unprotected blow to the face or something as simple as grinding your teeth at night. The... read more »
With all the commotions and relatives coming our way as Thanksgiving approaches, it’s not too late to consider getting Invisalign® orthodontic aligners. With Invisalign®, you can get your teeth realigned smoothly and conveniently without all the hassle of wires and metal in your mouth. In addition, Invisalign® is discreet enough to keep anyone from potentially even being able to tell... read more »
Saliva's job in the mouth is to wash away food particles and moisten and break down your food. It helps you taste and swallow, and has disease-fighting agents which prevent tooth decay and oral infections. It also protects your teeth by secreting high levels of calcium, fluoride and phosphate ions which directly benefit your teeth. Saliva is created from blood and... read more »
Brushing and flossing your teeth twice each day, as part of a consistent oral hygiene routine, helps to remove residual food particles and plaque from your teeth and gum line. If they are not thoroughly cleaned away, they will eventually harden into a bacterial rich substance known as tartar. As a result, hardened tartar at the gum line is the... read more »
Many children have their permanent molars emerge from their gums with deep pits and fissures on the biting surface. While this helps to efficiently chew and grind hard foods, it can also serve as a trap for plaque and residual food particles. If these areas are not thoroughly cleaned by twice daily brushing, it can lead to the formation of... read more »
A dental crown in Plano, Texas, is intended to restore the full function and appearance of a tooth. While crowns are designed to be just as durable as your natural teeth, it is possible for dental issues to compromise the integrity of the cement that is holding your crown in place. If there is a problem with the crown, it... read more »
If you’ve ever visited a dentist—and even if you haven’t—you’ve probably heard that you need to floss your teeth every day. While this is true, do you ever wonder why flossing is so important? Similarly, do you ever wonder if there’s something you could do to be flossing better? You see, flossing cleans your gum line. In reality, there is... read more »
Are you teeth stained? Do you ever feel the need to whiten your teeth? If so, you’re probably not surprised to hear that you’re not alone in this desire. American spend $1.4 billion dollars on teeth whitening a year—before professional whitening is factored in. Still, wouldn’t you rather prevent the need for whitening? If so, here are some facts that... read more »
We are moving in the fall of 2016!!! We are so excited about our future location at 680 Independence Parkway, Plano 75075. We will be at the corner of Independence Pkwy and Plano Pkwy. We are so thrilled about our new home. We are building it with YOU in mind. Stay tuned for more details....
Have you met Dr. Paxton yet? If not,then you are missing out. Dr. Paxton and his adorable family of six made the move to Texas all the way from Utah to join North Texas Dental Associates. He has a contagious smile, genuine personality and can make you feel right at home. Dr. Bartholomew (Bart) Paxton was born and raised in... read more »