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Plano Welcomes Chickens 

After months of deliberation regarding backyard chickens in Plano, the city council members have finally decided to allow it according to a Plano Star Courier article from September 27. They say,  “Plano residents will now be allowed to domesticate backyard chickens “with reasonable regulations.” In a Monday meeting, the Plano City Council voted 7-1 in […]

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Free Meals to all students for 2021-2022 school year

Plano ISD will offer free meals to all students to ensure adequate nutrition amidst the Covid-19 pandemic according to the Manual for Return to School 2021-2022. Stated therein,  “In accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture, Plano ISD Food and Nutritional Services will offer all students access to free breakfast and lunch every school […]

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Urban Seafood Company: Now Serving Downtown Plano

Urban Seafood Company finally arrived in Downtown Plano to give us the fresh seafood experience. A Dallas Observer article from July 28 commented, “The team behind Urban Rio and Urban Crust in Plano have recently added a new member to their restaurant family. Urban Seafood Co. is located just east of Urban Rio in downtown […]

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What Should I Do With All Of My Old Invisalign Trays?

During your Invisalign treatment, you will constantly be wearing a pair of transparent retainers that will eventually change the positioning of your teeth to straighten them out. As your teeth move, updated aligners are used to continue helping your teeth to shift in the right direction. Most patients receive new aligners every few weeks for […]

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Four Times When Tooth Extraction May Be The Answer

It is an unnerving phrase to hear, “we need to pull this tooth”, but as nerve-wracking as this statement is the effects of leaving in a tooth that is too-far-gone, are much more frightful.  Ideally, these situations could be prevented with proper aligners and regular oral healthcare. Sadly, that’s not always the case and tooth […]

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Cleaning Your Tongue is Essential For Dental Health

When brushing your teeth, it can be easy to forget about brushing your tongue. The activity, after all, is just called brushing your teeth, so it’s understandable why some skip the step entirely. Bacteria can grow on every surface in your mouth, that includes the tongue. If not properly cared for, your tongue can breed […]

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What To Do After A Tooth Extraction?

Tooth extraction isn’t as common as the media will have you believe. Usually, the pulled tooth is an impacted molar. When it does happen though, it should be treated seriously. It’s almost like a mini surgery, with the invasiveness, and the anesthesia, and all. After the procedure, there are a few things you should avoid […]

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Plano Shoe Drive Gaining Momentum

Students from seven schools in and around the Plano area may be able to get good quality shoes thanks to the help of one Plan coach and his wife according to an NBC DFW article from May 27th. In it they say: “Some students at seven schools in the Plano, Richardson, and Allen independent school […]

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Bad Dental Habits To Stop ASAP

           We all have bad habits we’d rather quit cold turkey if only it were that easy, smoking and nail-biting come to mind, but here are a couple of poor dental practices you may not have realized you need to stop ASAP.  SMOKING This is probably not a shocker. There are multiple reasons to give up […]

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Plano Memorial Day Activities

Memorial Day is right around the corner and there are a ton of things you can do to celebrate here in Plano. You can check out D-magazine’s list of activities for Memorial Day weekend in an article from May 25th. In it they say: “Summer is nigh! And Memorial Day weekend is a prelude to […]

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Change Your Toothbrush Regularly For Better Dental Health

Be honest, you probably don’t remember exactly when you changed your toothbrush, but changing your toothbrush regularly is essential for your dental health. A toothbrush will wear out with time, and the bristles will fray and won’t do much for removing plaque and food residue. More than that, the longer you keep a toothbrush, the […]

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Plano ISD No Longer Requiring Masks For School Year 2021-2022

The Plano ISD will no longer require the wearing of masks for both students and staff according to a Community Impact article from May 11. In it they say: “Plano ISD will make face masks optional at all district campuses, facilities and events in the fall. While that health and safety protocol change will go […]

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Massive 10,000 Bee Hive Found In Plano

A massive hive of over 10,000 bees was found in Plano according to a Dallas Morning News article from April 26th. In it they say: “A hive with an estimated 10,000 bees near a sidewalk at Parker and Canyon roads has Plano buzzing. Plano Parks & Recreation staffers took photos and video of the hive, […]

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What Are Tonsil Stones, And How Do They Cause Bad Breath?

What Are Tonsil Stones? Tonsil stones are calcified masses of plaque, food debris, and bacteria that form in the crevices of your tonsils. How Can I Tell If I Have Tonsil Stones? You can probably feel them. If you feel like there’s a small lump stuck and the back of your throat, you may have […]

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Lost Beaver Takes Leisurely Stroll Down Plano Sidewalk

A rather animated beaver was spotted strolling down a Plano sidewalk according to an NBC 5 DFW article from April 29th. In it they say: “A beaver was found strolling down the sidewalks of Downtown Plano Arts District Thursday morning. Plano artist Rudy Guajardo captured the video of the beaver doing some window shopping and […]

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How To Care For Sensitive Teeth

Do you notice an unpleasant tingling sensation whenever you eat and drink anything hot and cold? This is a sign that you probably have sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth can be caused by a number of factors, but don’t worry there are things you can do to mitigate the pain and discomfort that come with sensitive […]

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How Exactly Do Braces Work?

Dental care is a surprisingly ancient practice. Archaeologists have found evidence of dental enhancements not unlike braces dating as far back as ancient Egypt. Braces work, that much everyone knows, but how exactly do these wires and hinges straighten out your teeth? Read on to learn more about braces and how they do what they […]