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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.

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. 

Ever wonder why Invisalign® continues to be the go-to orthodontic treatment for teens and adults? Learn what sets Invisalign apart and why it has such a high satisfaction rate.

Now that the effects of COVID- 19 are at a slightly more manageable condition, many patients have started to return to get their dental cleanings. It is recommended by the American Dental Association that patients have a professional cleaning done at least

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?

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

One of the most common dental procedures in response to tooth pain is a root canal therapy. A root canal is essentially where the dentist would remove the infection and infected nerve. Once the nerve is removed, the canals that previously held the nerve wo

Who doesn’t enjoy a cold, bubbly soda from time to time with your meal? However, sodas are one of the most detrimental drinks that you could introduce to your oral health.

We’ve all seen the funny videos online of patients acting silly after laughing gas while recovering from wisdom teeth extraction. Wisdom teeth are little more complicated than what’s in the eye. How can wisdom teeth impact our oral health?

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?

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.

Are you unhappy with your smile? Are you wanting to close some gaps and re-align your teeth but don’t want to deal with the hassle of traditional braces? If so, clear aligners as an alternative may be the best for you. Dr. Huyen (Winnie) Nguyen, a dentist

Say goodbye to the gooey- impression material and hello to the PrimeScan! At Ridge Commons Family Dentistry in McKinney, Texas we are always looking to improve patient care with the latest technological developments in dentistry.

It is extremely important to brush your teeth at least twice a day in order to help maintain good oral hygiene. It is also important to take into consideration WHEN we should brush our teeth. A common misconception is to brush right after a meal.

McKinney, Texas based dentist Dr. Winnie Nguyen advocates patient education and awareness on the prevention of periodontal disease through highlighting the differences between a Scaling and Root Planning Procedure versus a regular cleaning.

Are you looking for a whiter, brighter smiler? After consulting with Dr. Nguyen or one of our staff members about your interest in whitening, we would be more than happy to help you determine which whitening option is best for you.

Dr. Winnie Nguyen at Ridge Commons Family Dentistry describes the importance of taking precautionary measures when it comes to oral health especially when it comes to young patients as soon as their primary teeth come in.

Dr. Winnie Nguyen, a dentist based in the city of McKinney, stresses the importance of brushing and flossing for patients.

Our dentist based in McKinney, Texas strongly recommends fluoride for patients of all ages to improve their oral health and promote beautiful smiles!

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!

Coronavirus is highly contagious but they are easy to kill. Keeping everyone healthy is possible if we all do our part. Ridge Commons Family Dentistry has a few recommendations and suggestions to keep everyone healthy.

Electric toothbrushes can be helpful for patients with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or developmental disabilities. They have built-in micromovements so they do the brushing for you! Studies show less recession when using an electric toothbrush.

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!

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