Antoon Family Dental Blog

Happy Valentine’s Day! This time of year is all about celebrating love and showing others how much you care about them. As you choose between different flower bouquets and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, don’t forget to make good decisions for your oral health! Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with family, friends, someone special, or your pet, you’ll want your smile looking and feeling its best! Here are some quick tips from your family dentist on how to show your teeth some love this February.

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A new year often marks new beginnings, as men and women across the country try to exercise more, eat healthier or break the bad habit that has been holding them back from living the life that they want. For many, improving the appearance of their smile can boost their self-esteem and enhance their professional and social profile. Are you 100% happy with the way your smile looks? Make 2020 the year in which you partner with a dentist in Plano to finally achieve the perfect smile of which you have always dreamed. Here are 3 cosmetic dentistry procedures that can dramatically transform your smile this year. (more…)

The upcoming holiday season can be hard on your teeth, what with all the sugary sweets available. There are ample opportunities to damage your pearly whites during the holiday season. Fortunately, a dentist in Plano is here with some holiday tooth tips to keep your oral health in good condition during this dessert-filled month.

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If you are among the millions of Americans who have dental insurance, you likely find a measure of comfort in your benefits. They will be there for you if you ever have a dental emergency. But if you only use your dental insurance when your teeth hurt, you are losing out on its true value! A dentist is here to talk about how and why you should use your policy before December 31. It’s a “use it or lose it” situation.

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Is your family ready for the new school year? Now’s the time to be shopping for new clothes, school supplies and books, as well as everything else that needs to be taken care of before classes start again. Hopefully, you’ve already checked off “a visit to the dentist in Plano”; if you haven’t, now may be your best opportunity for a while!

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Everyone’s smile has the potential to look fantastic. Instead of letting a couple of imperfections stand in your way of boosted self-confidence, find out how cosmetic dentistry can benefit you. Whether you’re looking to whiten your teeth or repair damaged teeth, a dentist in Plano can help. You don’t have to just wish for a more beautiful smile, because you can get one! Read on for three smile makeover solutions that can offer you fast and fantastic results. (more…)

In a world where everything is documented and posted on social media, life can be hard when you’re not confident in your smile. It can make you want to avoid going to certain events because you know people will post pictures of you. You might skip out on a family member’s graduation, or a friend’s wedding, or even a vacation to the beach. There’s no need to live your life like that, not when your dentist in Plano offers 4 ways to make your smile look amazing this summer.

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Did you know that more people die from oral cancer than other forms like cervical, brain, liver, or kidney cancer? Although it is easily and successfully treated if caught early, many people still avoid oral cancer screening simply because they don’t bother seeing their dentist on a regular basis. This life-saving part of a normal dental checkup is not only painless, but it’s quick and easy to perform. A dentist in Plano discusses how a typical screening is conducted. In addition, we’ll look at some of the symptoms you can watch for if you think you might have oral cancer.

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