Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Plano Dentist for Comprehensive Dental Care
At Stokes Shannon, we prioritize personalized dental care rooted in integrity and advanced technology. Since 1996, our Plano practice has served families with a commitment to conservative dentistry, focusing on preserving natural teeth through state-of-the-art techniques. Our team emphasizes preventive care, restorative solutions, and cosmetic enhancements, ensuring each patient receives tailored treatment plans. With expertise in general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, we foster long-term relationships by addressing individual needs with empathy and precision.Our office utilizes digital X-rays, nitrous oxide, and sterilization protocols exceeding OSHA standards to ensure safety and comfort. We serve Plano, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, and surrounding areas, offering flexible financing options like CareCredit to make care accessible. By combining experience with a family-friendly atmosphere, we aim to transform dental visits into positive, confidence-building experiences for all ages.
Services
Dental Exams
Teeth Cleanings
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Implants
Orthodontics
Restorative Dentistry
Porcelain Veneers
TMJ Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized care tailored to each patient's unique needs.
- Our conservative approach prioritizes preserving natural teeth.
- We utilize state-of-the-art technology for precise, comfortable treatments.
- Our team has over 25 years of combined dental expertise.
- We provide flexible financing options like CareCredit for affordability.
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants restore missing teeth with titanium posts fused to the jawbone, providing permanent support for crowns or dentures. This solution preserves jawbone health and mimics natural tooth function. Ideal for single or multiple tooth replacement, implants offer decades of durability with proper care.
Porcelain Veneers
Custom porcelain veneers cover dental imperfections like stains, chips, and gaps. These thin shells bond to teeth for a natural, stain-resistant smile transformation. The minimally invasive procedure requires two visits and offers lasting results for enhanced confidence and aesthetics.
Six Month Smiles
Six Month Smiles straightens front teeth in 6 months using clear brackets and tooth-colored wires. This discreet system focuses on cosmetic improvements rather than full bite correction, offering faster treatment with fewer office visits compared to traditional braces.
TMJ Treatment
TMJ treatment addresses temporomandibular joint disorders through custom nightguards and bite adjustments. This non-surgical approach alleviates headaches, jaw pain, and clicking by repositioning the jaw for proper function and muscle relaxation.
Children's Dentistry
Children's dentistry focuses on preventive care, early detection, and habit guidance for lifelong oral health. Services include cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants, delivered in a child-friendly environment to build positive dental experiences from age 3 onward.
People
Shannon Stokes
Dentist
Dr. Shannon Stokes earned his DDS from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1996. With post-graduate training in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, he brings over 25 years of expertise in general, surgical, and orthodontic care to Plano patients.
Questions
How often should I schedule dental checkups?
We recommend biannual checkups for routine exams and cleanings to maintain optimal oral health and prevent issues.
Does dental insurance cover cosmetic procedures?
Most cosmetic treatments aren't covered, but we offer CareCredit financing to make smile enhancements affordable.
What causes tooth discoloration?
Common causes include coffee, tobacco, medications, aging, and untreated dental issues like root damage or decay.
Are dental implants painful to place?
Local anesthesia ensures comfort during surgery. Post-operative discomfort is typically mild and manageable with prescribed medication.
Can adults get orthodontic treatment?
Yes! Six Month Smiles offers discreet braces for adults seeking quick alignment improvements in 6 months.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
With proper care, veneers typically last 10-15 years before needing replacement due to normal wear.
