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Who Can Benefit from Dentures?

Who Can Benefit from Dentures?
If you’re dealing with gaps in your teeth that make chewing tricky or you’re self-conscious about your grin, dentures might be your new best friend. Think of them as a confidence booster and a functional fix, all rolled into one.
Sep 30th, 2025
Signs It's Time to Consider Veneers

Signs It's Time to Consider Veneers
Not loving your smile lately? Your teeth may be chipped or stained, or they've moved in opposite directions. Enter veneers: filters for your teeth, but permanent. Let’s break down the signs that it's time to consider veneers to achieve a flawless smile.
Aug 8th, 2025
Let's Talk About Ways You Can Avoid Gum Disease

Let's Talk About Ways You Can Avoid Gum Disease
Let’s talk about your gums. You brush and you floss most days. You think your smile's in good shape. However, gum disease — aka gingivitis — if caught early, can sneak up and lurk around. The good news? It’s super preventable with the correct habits.
Jul 8th, 2025
Why Do I Need Dental Cleanings If I Brush and Floss Twice a Day?

Why Do I Need Dental Cleanings If I Brush and Floss Twice a Day?
You brush twice daily, floss (most of the time), and try to avoid eating candy. So you’re good, right? Not quite. Enter: dental cleanings. They're part of adulting that matters. Because even if your oral hygiene game is strong, plaque can be sneaky.
Jun 3rd, 2025
Why You Should Consider Veneers If You Want a Celebrity Smile

Why You Should Consider Veneers If You Want a Celebrity Smile
Why choose veneers when your teeth need a glow-up? There are many reasons to achieve a perfect celebrity smile using noninvasive veneers — dental shells that cover your natural teeth. From hiding cracks to chips and discoloration, veneers do it all.
May 1st, 2025

What Is the Best Treatment for a Chipped Tooth?
Got a chipped tooth? Don’t panic. It happens to the best of us. Whether from biting something hard, an accidental bump, or a wear and tear situation, a chipped tooth can feel annoying. The good news is there are plenty of treatments to choose from.
Apr 10th, 2025
Is It Difficult Getting Used to Dentures?

Is It Difficult Getting Used to Dentures?
Dentures are removable (or fixed-in-place) replacement teeth to wear when your smile needs help. Dentures restore your pearly whites, whether you're missing some or all of your natural teeth. But are they hard to get used to? Read on to find out!
Mar 11th, 2025

Why Routine Dental Exams and Cleanings Are Essential
Seeing your dentist may not seem a priority, but skipped dental visits can lead to various oral health concerns and weaken your smile. Read more about how routine dental cleanings and exams are essential for dental health and well-being.
Jan 17th, 2025
5 Smile Flaws You Didn't Know Veneers Can Fix

5 Smile Flaws You Didn't Know Veneers Can Fix
Minor tooth imperfections can significantly impact the appearance of your smile — and your self-confidence. If flawlessness is your goal, consider dental veneers to correct minor issues and achieve the perfect smile of your dreams. 
Dec 16th, 2024

Am I Brushing My Teeth Too Much? | McKinney, Texas 75070
It is strongly recommended by dental professionals to floss daily and brush your teeth for two minutes at least twice a day. It is vital to brush off any plaque build up and maintain good dental hygiene. However, is there such a thing as brushing too much?
Jul 23rd, 2022

Babies Need Dentists Too! | McKinney Dentist 75070
If you have a small child or baby at home, it’s important to monitor when their teeth erupt and maintain good oral hygiene. How long should you wait until you take them to their first dental visit? As soon as 6 months to a year after their teeth have erupt
Jun 15th, 2022

When is the best time to floss my teeth?
Flossing is one of the vital things to do in order to help upkeep good oral hygiene. If we get down to the nitty gritty of things though: when is it the best time to floss your teeth?
Mar 1st, 2022

Free Consultation for Dental Implants in McKinney, Texas
Do you have a a gap that you want to get restored but a more permanent and easy to maintain solution? Then, consider getting implants! Here at Ridge Commons Family Dentistry in McKinney, Dr. Huyen (Winnie) Nguyen can help you get on the right path.
Feb 1st, 2022

Your Halloween Nightmare: Candies!!
It’s no secret that candy can rot your teeth. The sticky sweet sugar, if not removed properly, can stick to your teeth and cause cavities. It's important to brush twice daily, floss before bed to keep your teeth healthy while enjoying those sweets!
Oct 26th, 2020

What you need to know about Bruxism in McKinney
Teeth grinding is called Bruxism. Grinding your teeth can cause headaches, shortened teeth, cracked teeth, and tenderness in the jaws, face, or ear area. Good news is that there are treatments that can help relieve symptoms and save your teeth!
Jul 21st, 2020

Why Dr Winnie in McKinney loves Silver Diamine Fluoride
SDF is a tool used to reverse cavities. It is safe, painless, and quick to apply SDF. No shots are required and no drilling is necessary. It will stain the decay a dark color but it is very effective at healing small cavities
Jun 10th, 2020