Our dentists and staff want you to feel welcomed, comfortable, and well taken care of when you chose to visit our dental practice in Frisco. Here are just a few things that set us apart from the rest!

Here atHeritage Family Dentistry in Frisco, TX, we love being part of your community. We think of ourselves as more than just your dental health providers, but also as your caring neighbors. We want to make your day brighter and make you feel great about your bright smile.

From contests, to special events for our patients, our goal is to make you feel like a welcome part of our dental family. We love building personal connections with our patients, and it shows in everything we do.

Dr. Nguyen was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He completed his undergraduate degree at Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida where he majored in Pre-Medicine. He graduated from Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas in 2013 and joined Dr. Jerit Davis & Associates to practice his love for dentistry. Since 2013, Dr. Nguyen has been serving the community of Frisco, and the surrounding areas, and their dental needs. He enjoys getting to know his patients and looks forward to ensuring that they receive exceptional dental care.

Dr. Nguyen and his wife, Sarah, have three children: Katelyn, Savannah, and Adam. When he isnt practicing dentistry, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and serving in the middle school and preschool ministries at his church.

Dr. Kristen Drinkwater grew up in San Jose, California, until her family relocated to Austin, Texas in 2005. She is a 2014 alumnus of Baylor University where she majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry and Music. She continued to complete her Masters of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) and Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) at Midwestern University, Arizona and returned to Texas in May 2020. During school, Dr. Drinkwater received many honors including the Digital Dentistry Awards, Spirit of Service Scholarship, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy Certificate of Merit. She values putting her patients first and prioritizing their dental concerns and needs to better serve them through treatment.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Drinkwater is still an avid Baylor Bears fan, especially cheering for the Golden Wave Marching Band during football season. She plays the piano, flute and piccolo and is hoping to find a community ensemble to join soon. She likes to play computer games, listen to music, swim, and spend time with her partner and 3 dogs: Benji, Barley, and Mochi. Having recently moved to the North Dallas area, she is always looking for new places to explore and eat, and cant wait to start serving the community here in Frisco!

Dr. Mangum began his dental career over 10 years ago. Starting out as a sterilization technician, Dr. Mangum worked his way up to certified dental assistant while attaining his Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of New Mexico. After undergrad, Dr. Mangum attended Western University of Health Sciences in California where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. While in dental school, Dr. Mangum was on the Deans list and participated in the Sports Dentistry Club. In order to provide quality treatment options for patients, Dr. Mangum understands the importance of keeping up to date with dental technology and materials and is actively pursuing continuing education classes.

Dr. Mangum was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After graduating from dental school, the Mangum family decided to follow their generational roots and move to Texas. In 2014, Dr. Mangum married his wife Nicole. They stay busy chasing around their two young children, Hudson and Nora, and Maverick their golden retriever. Dr. Mangum is a sports enthusiast and enjoys playing softball, basketball, and football. He is also a lifelong fan of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys.

Dentistry is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions, disorders, and diseases of the teeth, gums, mouth, and jaw. Often considered necessary for complete oral health, dentistry can have an impact on the health of your entire body.

Adentistis a specialist who works to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral health problems. Your dentist has completed at least eight years of schooling, and received either a DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree, or a DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree. If your doctor is apediatric dentist, this means that they specialize in caring for children from infancy through their teen years. Your dentist has received the proper education and training needed to work with young kids. Other specializations include:

Your teeth may feel fine, but its still important to see the dentist regularly because problems can exist without you knowing. Your smiles appearance is important, and your dentist can help keep your smile healthy and looking beautiful. With so many advances in dentistry, you no longer have to settle for stained, chipped, missing, or misshapen teeth. Todays dentists offer many treatment choices that can help you smile with confidence, including:

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends thatchildren first see a dentistas early as six-months-old and no later than one-year-old. During this time, your childs baby teeth will be coming in and your dentist can examine the health of your childs first few teeth. After the first visit, be sure to schedule regular checkups every six months.

Children, teens, and adults should all see the dentist for a regular checkup at least once every six months. Patients who are at a greater risk for oral cancer or gum disease may be required to see the dentist more than just twice a year. You doctor will help determine how often you should visit the dentist for regular checkups.

A cavity is a small hole that forms inside the tooth because of tooth decay. Cavities are formed when plaque buildup on the outside of the tooth combines with sugars and starches in the food you eat. This produces an acid that can eat away the enamel on your tooth. If a cavity is left untreated, it can lead to more serious oral health problems. Cavities can be prevented by remembering to brush your teeth at least two times a day and floss between teeth at least once.

A filling is a synthetic material that your dentist uses to fill a cavity after all of the tooth decay has been removed. Fillings do not generally hurt because your dentist will numb your mouth with an anesthetic. Fillings are made from a variety of different materials, including composites, gold, or ceramic. If you need a filling, be sure to talk to your doctor about what type is best for you and your teeth.

According to your dentist and the American Dental Association, you should brush your teeth at least two times a day. Brushing keeps your teeth, gums, and mouth clean and healthy by removing bacteria-causing plaque. It is also recommended that you use a soft bristle toothbrush and toothpaste that contains fluoride when you brush your teeth. You should spend at least a minute on the top teeth and a minute on the bottom teeth, and remember to brush your tongue it will help keep your breath smelling fresh!

Your toothbrush will eventually wear out, especially if you are brushing your teeth twice a day for two to three minutes each time. Your dentist recommends that adults and children change their toothbrush every three months. If you are using an electric toothbrush, be sure to read the directions because you may not need to change toothbrush heads as frequently. Patients with gum disease are encouraged to change their toothbrush every four to six weeks to keep any bacteria from spreading. After brushing, rinse your toothbrush with hot water to kill germs and keep the bristles clean. If youve been sick, be sure to change your toothbrush as soon as possible.

Also known as periodontal disease,gum diseaseis mostly caused by plaque and bacteria buildup that is not treated in its early stage. Other causes of periodontal disease include tobacco use, teeth grinding, some medications, and genetics. Gingivitis is the beginning stage of gum disease, and, if detected, is treatable. Gingivitis left untreated may turn into gum disease. Advanced gum disease will lead to tooth and bone loss, and is a permanent condition. Brushing your teeth regularly and visiting the dentist every six months will help prevent gingivitis and more severe cases of periodontal disease. Common signs of gum disease:

Yes! In fact, its even more important that patients receiving orthodontic treatment visit their dentist regularly. With braces, food may be caught in places that your toothbrush cant reach. This causes bacteria to build up and can lead to cavities, gingivitis, and gum disease. Your dentist will work closely with your orthodontist to make sure that your teeth stay clean and healthy while wearing braces.

Simply call our practice! The front desk staff will be happy to help schedule your next dental checkup at your convenience. If you are a new patient, please let us know and we will provide you with all the information you need for your first dental visit.

Bad breath (halitosis) can be an unpleasant and embarrassing condition. Many of us may not realize that we have bad breath, but everyone has it from time to time, especially in the morning. There are various reasons one may have bad breath, but in healthy people, the major reason is due to microbial deposits on the tongue, especially the back of the tongue. Some studies have shown that simply brushing the tongue reduced bad breath by as much as 70 percent. What may cause bad breath?

In most cases, your dentist can treat the cause of bad breath. If it is determined that your mouth is healthy, but bad breath is persistent, your dentist may refer you to your physician to determine the cause of the odor and an appropriate treatment plan.

Brushing our teeth removes food particles, plaque, and bacteria from all tooth surfaces, except in between the teeth. Unfortunately, our toothbrush cant reach these areas that are highly susceptible to decay and periodontal (gum) disease. Daily flossing is the best way to clean between the teeth and under the gumline. Flossing not only helps clean these spaces, it disrupts plaque colonies from building up, preventing damage to the gums, teeth, and bone. Plaque is a sticky, almost invisible film that forms on the teeth. It is a growing colony of living bacteria, food debris, and saliva. The bacteria produce toxins (acids) that cause cavities and irritate and inflame the gums. Also, when plaque is not removed above and below the gumline, it hardens and turns into calculus (tartar). This will further irritate and inflame the gums and also slowly destroy the bone. This is the beginning of periodontal disease. How to floss properly:

Cosmetic dentistry has become very popular in the last several years, not only due to the many advances in cosmetic dental procedures and materials available today, but also because patients are becoming more and more focused on improving their overall health. This includes dental prevention and having a healthier, whiter, more radiant smile.

There are many cosmetic dental procedures available to improve your teeth and enhance your smile. Depending on your particular needs, cosmetic dental treatments can change your smile dramatically, from restoring a single tooth to having a full mouth make-over. Ask your dentist how you can improve the health and beauty of your smile with cosmetic dentistry.

Teeth Whitening:Bleaching lightens teeth that have been stained or discolored by age, food, drink, and smoking. Teeth darkened as a result of injury or taking certain medications can also be bleached, but the effectiveness depends on the degree of staining present.

Composite (tooth-colored) Fillings:Also known as bonding, composite fillings are now widely used instead of amalgam (silver) fillings to repair teeth with cavities, and also to replace old defective fillings. Tooth-colored fillings are also used to repair chipped, broken, or discolored teeth. This type of filling is also very useful to fill in gaps and to protect sensitive, exposed root surfaces caused by gum recession.

Porcelain Veneers:Veneers are thin custom-made, tooth-colored shells that are bonded onto the fronts of teeth to create a beautiful individual smile. They can help restore or camouflage damaged, discolored, poorly shaped, or misaligned teeth. Unlike crowns, veneers require minimal tooth structure to be removed from the surface of the tooth.

Porcelain Crowns (caps):A crown is a tooth-colored, custom-made covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. Crowns protect and strengthen teeth that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations. They are ideal for teeth that have large, fractured or broken fillings and also for those that are badly decayed.

Dental Implants:Dental implants are artificial roots that are surgically placed into the jaw to replace one or more missing teeth. Porcelain crowns, bridges, and dentures can be made specifically to fit and attach to implants, giving a patient a strong, stable, and durable solution to removable dental appliances.

Orthodontics:Less visible and more effective brackets and wires are making straightening teeth with orthodontics much more appealing to adult patients. Also, in some cases, teeth may be straightened with custom-made, clear, removable aligners that require no braces.