We use the latest in dental technology including intraoral cameras, digital X-rays, and paperless charting. During your checkup, we will examine your teeth and gums, assess your bite, check existing restorations, and determine the state of your oral health. Well always explain our treatment recommendations, and discuss your smile goals.
We believe in simplicity. We focus on you and your oral health. Our desire is to provide the best general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry possible. We want each and every patient to feel welcome, cared for, and happy with their treatments.
Dr. Scott Bundays family lives and works in the community, and he is committed to making it a great place for all of our friends and neighbors in Plano, Allen, and all the surrounding communities. Were not just another big box dental practice. Our team will get to know you and your family personally, and help you feel like youre a member of our family.
Dr. Bunday and his team are happy to offer their skilled level of attentive care for patients of all ages in our Plano, TX dentistry office. We love working with kids and offer a variety of treatments specifically geared toward treating their developing smiles.
Do you or a loved one have a toothache or dental damage that needs immediate care? Dont hesitate to call Dr. Bunday and his Plano, TX dentistry team to schedule an emergency dental visit. In most cases, were able to see you right away on the day you call.
Dr. Scott Bunday might have been born in Lawrence, Kansas, but he's one of those Texans who got here as soon as he could -- he's lived in the North Texas area since 1961. He started his practice in 1987, and he's been in the same location ever since. His Plano dental practice is truly a family run business; his wife, Nancy, is the dental hygienist and office manager.
After graduating from J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson, he attended the University of North Texas in Denton, receiving two Bachelor Degrees in 1982 and 1983. He then completed his education by attending Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, where he received his Doctoral of Dental Surgery in 1987. What does he love most about his practice? The patients! He keeps his focus on running a small practice where building relationships and catering to patient comfort comes first.
Dr. Bunday isn't just a great dentist -- he's been a professional and semi-professional competitive bass angler for over 40 years. He currently competes on the Bassmaster Tournament Trail, the Media Bass Team Trail and the JC outdoors Solo Trail. He's the only dentist to ever win a B.A.S.S. (Bassmaster Tournament Trail) event and be featured on ESPN television. Dr. Bunday is also a highly skilled big game angler, managing to raise, hook and landed five of the nine Billfish species of the world. He has successfully boated four Pacific blue marlin and a shortbilled spearfish in Kona, one striped marlin in Cabo, one Pacific sailfish in Puerto Vallarta and one Atlantic sailfish in Cozumel.
Dr. Bunday has enjoyed fishing the different waters of the world for most of his life. He truly loves the thrill of 200 yards of 130 pound test fishing line screaming from a Penn International in a matter of seconds. 'There 's nothing like seeing the cobalt blue water and feeling the sun 's rays with a light, saltwater spray.'
Dr. Bunday has been an avid Dallas Cowboys fan for over 50 years. When he was in the sixth grade, he got to catch passes from the legendary, hall of fame quarterback, Roger Staubach. He also grew up across the street from D.D. Lewis, who played for the Cowboys from 1968-1981 as a weakside linebacker after Chuck Howley retired.
Dr. Bunday also enjoys competing in the World Series of Poker events, woodworking, playing golf, snow skiing, smoking on his big green egg and volunteering at the Lone Star Dog Ranch and Rescue in Anna, Texas. He and Nancy are the parents of two adult children, a chocolate Labrador Kona, a Doberman pincher 'Bronc McCoy', a dogue de Bordeaux 'Maggie Mae' and their three cats 'Zeke', 'Stella' and 'Caesar'.
Nancy loves to travel, and has been to Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, Aruba, and on several cruises throughout the Carribean, Alaska, and Europe. She also finds time to volunteer at Lone Star Dog Ranch Rescue in Anna, Texas. She enjoys snow skiing, scuba diving, and running with her dog, Kona. Nancy has completed two half marathons, the Baylor Bearathon and the White Rock half marathon.
At the Plano office of Dr. Scott Bunday, we offer all the general dentistry options your family needs to maintain excellent oral health and beautiful smiles. We can also attend to yourrestorative dentistryandcosmetic dentistryneeds!
When you come into our Plano location, Dr. Bunday and his wife, registered dental hygienist Nancy Bunday, will see to all your general dentistry needs with little to no wait times. What can you expect from your visit with us? Some of our general dentistry services include:
At the Plano office of Dr. Bunday, we know our patients. We care about every individual who comes to us for general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Bunday wants to ensure that you have a lifetime of oral health excellence!
To protect teeth from decay-causing bacteria, dental sealants are a quick, painless, long lasting solution. As the name suggests, sealants create a coating over teeth that seals out bacteria, plaque, and tartar that can weaken tooth enamel. This is a fast, simple way to protect your teeth from decay or wear. With just one quick application as part of your regular six month checkup, dental sealants can protect your smile for years. The process is simple. We apply the liquid sealant to the surfaces of teeth and use a curing light to harden them in position. Once in place, dental sealants are completely clear. We often recommend sealants for younger patients who are still developing their oral hygiene routines. However, adults who are prone to decay and those who have teeth with hard to clean deep pits and grooves may also benefit from dental sealants.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and bruxism may have a variety of causes that are unrelated, but they can both be treated with the same simple solution oral appliance therapy. Known as occlusal guards, these appliances are custom crafted to move the jaw into a comfortable resting position relieving strain that can lead to TMJ dysfunction. Additionally, occlusal guards place a physical barrier between the rows of teeth in order to prevent unconscious wear and tear caused by teeth grinding and clenching.
If you engage in sports where your smile may come in contact with other players, sports equipment, or hard surfaces, its important that you wear a mouthguard each time you practice or engage in these sports. Store bought sportsguards are available, but some patients find them uncomfortable. Custom sportsguards from our office offer both improved comfort and more effective results. If you engage in high impact sports or even lower impact sports like horse riding, swimming, or biking where your smile may be damaged, wearing a sportsguard every time you play is essential to protecting your teeth.
While the majority of patients who suffer from oral cancer use tobacco, this is not the only high risk behavior associated with the disease, and more than 25% of patients diagnosed with oral cancer engage in none of these high risk behaviors. Thats why we include oral cancer screenings as part of every six month dental checkup. Oral cancer screenings are quick and completely painless. In fact, you may not even notice were conducting an oral cancer screening. We examine your smile visually and tactilely for warning signs of oral cancer including lumps, inflammation, discoloration, and other early indicators of this disease. If you notice any of these signs or have chronic sore throat or raspy voice, you may be suffering from oral cancer. Let us know right away, so we can begin diagnosis and treatment planning.
We are happy to welcome patients of all ages to our Plano, TX practice, and that includes caring for your childrens smiles. We are happy to offer a number of treatments that are uniquely geared toward improving your childs oral health from the eruption of their first primary tooth to the very last adult tooth. Most importantly, our dentist and team have years of experience working with kids to accommodate their unique behavioral and oral health care needs. We work hard to make your child feel completely comfortable throughout their time in our office. We want to create positive associations with the dentist that will encourage your child to maintain their healthiest smiles at every age. We also offer block scheduling for the whole family to make your childs dental care more convenient.
Periodontal disease, often referred to as gum disease, is a common oral health condition, affecting more than 50% of US adults. While in the early stages, known as gingivitis, the side effects are relatively mild. You may notice some bleeding when you brush or floss and mild irritation or inflammation, but most patients do not notice a significant change in oral health until it reaches the more severe stage, periodontitis. If we diagnose gum disease early enough, we may be able to get your oral health back on track with more frequent teeth cleanings. However, if we begin treatment at the periodontitis stages, well need to incorporate more advanced restorative procedures such as scaling and root planing. Scaling is the systematic removal of plaque, tartar, and damaged tissue. Root planing is the smoothing of tooth roots to prevent the buildup of plaque and tartar in the future.