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General & Family Dentistry

We’re dedicated to helping you maintain good oral health and an amazing smile for life. General dentist Dr. Loftus will educate you about the condition of your smile and provide an honest evaluation of recommended treatment options. At your dental cleaning, the hygienist will arm you with the skills to combat gum disease and keep teeth and gums in excellent shape through effective daily homecare.

In addition to comprehensive checkups and cleanings, our family-friendly general dentistry services include:

  • Children’s Dentistry: Kids who learn at a young age that dental care can be fun may be more likely to take care of their smiles as they grow older. Dr. Loftus will gently examine your child’s smile to assess proper development. He often recommends dental sealants or a fluoride treatment to prevent cavities and keep kids – and their parents – smiling!
  • Gum Disease Therapy: Healthy gums form the foundation of a strong smile. Many adults have some form of periodontal (gum) disease, so we’ll thoroughly examine your soft tissues to resolve problems quickly. Dr. Loftus offers non-surgical gum disease treatments to prevent the tooth loss and serious overall health problems gum disease can cause.
  • Extractions: An extraction may be the most conservative course of action to remove an irreparably damaged tooth, prepare your mouth for dentures or dental implants, or improve the appearance of a crowded smile. An extraction performed with sedation delivers a comfortable experience.
  • Nightguards for Teeth Grinding: Lots of people react to stress by unknowingly grinding their teeth and clenching their jaw during the night. If you awaken with a sore jaw or a headache, you may suffer from this condition, medically known as bruxism. A custom-fitted nightguard that rests comfortably between teeth prevents clenching and grinding, so you wake up refreshed.
  • Snoring & Sleep Apnea Therapy: Do you snore? You may also have sleep apnea, a common condition that can jeopardize overall health and quality of life. Dr. Loftus eliminates snoring and sleep apnea with customized oral appliance therapy. A small, comfortable nightguard keeps airways open so you get the restorative slumber you deserve.
  • TMJ Therapy: TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder occurs when the jaw joints become misaligned. This condition causes headaches, jaw joint and muscle pain, locking of the jaw, bite misalignment, and difficulty chewing, speaking, swallowing, and eating. Dr. Loftus offers non-surgical therapy in the form of NTI-tss, an oral appliance to correct jaw position and ease pain.

For the smile of your life, call Loftus Family Dentistry today. Our Allen office is conveniently located for residents of Plano, McKinney, Frisco, and surrounding areas. We look forward to getting to know you and your smile!