Visiting a dentist regularly is one of the simplest steps you can take to prevent cavities, gum disease, and other common oral health problems. When these issues are caught early on or avoided entirely, you can minimize your chances of painful dental conditions that are expensive and time-consuming to treat. At Dental Distinction, our gentle dentistry team, led by Dr. Hira Khan, strives to help dental patients of all ages enjoy healthier smiles for life with preventive dentistry in Plano, TX.
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The majority of common dental concerns can be avoided or lessened by attending regular dental checkups and cleanings. During each of these visits (which should occur twice a year), your dentist will perform a one-on-one exam of your teeth, gums, jaws, existing dental work, and overall bite. If he identifies any areas of concern, he can recommend a treatment plan to prevent harm from befalling your smile. Then, your teeth will be professionally cleaned by one of our skilled, friendly hygienists.
Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in many fruits, vegetables, and water sources. It is also frequently added to public drinking water and toothpastes because it revitalizes the enamel of the teeth. Regular exposure to fluoride has been shown to greatly reduce a person’s risk of tooth decay. For this reason, our team would be happy to take just a few minutes to coat your teeth with a highly concentrated fluoride gel after your cleaning.
Also known as gum disease, periodontal disease is estimated to affect about half of the adult population in the United States. Although this bacterial infection is subtle at the start, it can lead to gum recession, tooth loss, and even overall health concerns if left untreated. That’s why our team thoroughly screens for gum disease at every checkup. If we detect signs of it, we can perform deep cleanings to rid your gums of plaque, tartar, and bacteria, leaving you with a healthier smile.
Do you sometimes wake up with a seriously sore jaw, a headache, or sensitive teeth? If so, you might have bruxism, which essentially means that you grind your teeth and/or clench your jaw during sleep. Bruxism can impact patients of all ages, and since many people are unaware that they have the condition, it can wreak severe havoc on the teeth. To prevent discomfort and harm to your smile, our dental office can give you a custom-fit nightguard.
Although preventive care is the foundation of any healthy smile, many patients are still unaware of the basics. Of course, our team will gladly clear things up for you when you meet with us for an appointment. Until then, though, we encourage you to read these frequently asked questions about preventive dentistry.
Not at all! She and other has undergone several years of advanced training in dental implant treatment, allowing him to perform both the surgical placement and restoration of implants right here in our dental office. We’re able to streamline your tooth replacement process and make it as smooth as possible to bring back your missing pearly whites.
Yes! We gladly welcome patients of all ages here at Dental Distinction, including the youngest members of your family. In addition to providing basic dental care for kids, we can also perform some advanced services, such as frenectomies (lip/tongue-tie treatments) and pulp therapy.
Thanks to Invisalign clear aligners, traditional braces are no longer the only option for fixing crooked, gapped, or overcrowded teeth. Many patients can have the same orthodontic issues corrected with these see-through plastic trays instead. The aligners are barely noticeable, and they can be removed at any time so that you can eat, drink, brush, and floss as normal throughout the entire treatment.