Oral cancer affects over 200,000 Americans every year. Among these people include members of our community, including some of our own patients. We consider our patients to be friends and family and we want you to live healthy and happy lives. This is why we are excited to be able to offer Oral Cancer Screening […]
Types of Broken Teeth – What to Do Next Are you suffering from a broken tooth? There are several types of broken teeth, tooth fractures, and breaks that require different treatments. Some require immediate attention and others might be able to wait for your next appointment. Learn more below. Need emergency treatment for a broken
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In this post, we review the most common types of ingredients in toothpaste, what they do and how they protect your teeth. We hope that we don\’t need to be telling you that you should be brushing your teeth! You know that already, right? You have been taking your parents advice and making sure to
In a new policy statement published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in May 2017, they recommend no fruit juice for children under 1 year. The new statement says: \”Fruit juice offers no nutritional benefit to children under age 1 and should not be included in their diet\” The new advisory comes from the recently published
Maintaining a healthy smile requires more than regular brushing and flossing—it’s also about being mindful of what you drink. Many beverages we consume daily can harm your teeth, leading to enamel erosion, cavities, and staining. At Wilhite Plano Dentist, we’re here to help you understand the impact of your beverage choices and how to protect
The Worst Drinks for Your Teeth: Protect Your Smile from Harm Read More »
In this post, we\’ll review the reasons why you should be flossing each day to help maintain good dental health. Are you flossing your teeth each day? We sure hope so! Unfortunately, studies have shown that almost one-third of U.S. adults never floss. The most common reasons people give as to why they don\’t floss is
In this post, we will discuss some ways you can protect your tooth enamel from damage in order to keep your teeth healthy. Enamel is the hard outer layer of your teeth. It is the is the hardest substance in your body and plays a very important role in protecting your teeth from decay. Your
We all know that the food we put into our bodies effects are health. Healthy food gives you a healthy body and will give you a healthy mind. It\’s no different for the health of your teeth. Some foods are just not good for your teeth and should be consumed in moderation because of this.
Are you feeling the effects of dry mouth? It\’s normal for your mouth to feel dry sometimes. But when a glass of water doesn\’t cure it and the feeling persists and becomes constant or frequent, there may be an issue. Dry mouth could be a symptom of something more serious. If you are worried about
The common denominator of TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) headaches and migraines is what is known as bruxism (clenching and grinding).
Below are some products we use and recommend at the office of Dr Wilhite. Prevident Toothpaste Prevident Toothpaste is a product recommended for patients experiencing dry mouth. This product can be purchased in our dental office. Fluoridex Fluoride Toothpaste Fluoridex Fluoride toothpaste contains more fluoride than can be purchased over-the-counter in a regular tube
