A healthy smile is important to both you and your child. Each time your child visits our pediatric dental office, our dentist will check their teeth and discuss their dental habits. Additionally, we can determine whether your child is getting enough fluoride, which is found in most toothpaste and mouth rinses available at grocery stores.…
Have you noticed any white spots on your teeth? How sensitive are they? How about cracks, chips, or indentions on them? If so, you may be suffering from enamel erosion. Our teeth have the hardest enamel of any body part. Dental enamel protects your teeth. Despite its strength, the body’s strongest substance shouldn’t be ignored.…
For some parents, it can be challenging to get kids to practice at-home oral care unsupervised. However, the long-term benefits of an early start are worth the effort. Here are some tips shared by our pediatric dentist in 75028 to help you make oral health a fun part of your kid’s daily routine. 1. Let…
Braces can help create a straight, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime. Ideally, any corrections to the bite, jaw, or mouth structure should be performed during adolescence while the mouth is still forming. Here is what our Flower Mound dental team needs you to know before your child begins treatment with braces. Does My Child…
As you have probably come to realize, children grow up quickly — sometimes too quickly. Make sure you savor each precious moment by giving them the gift of shared experiences. These should be meaningful but do not need to be elaborate. Here are seven things our pediatric dentist in 75028 suggests doing with your child…
An inevitable part of a child’s growth is that time when primary teeth, commonly known as baby teeth, fall out and adult teeth come in. For many children, primary teeth loosen and fall out on their own, but every child is different. When you bring your child in for an orthodontic evaluation, we take the…
When your child has a fever, cough or other sickness, it is natural to concentrate on the issue at hand, not worry about oral health at that moment. However, keeping their mouths clean can be even more important during illness. Here are helpful tips shared by our pediatric dental team in Glenpool, OK for keeping…
Seeing a child’s first tooth erupt provokes mixed emotions in parents. That cute gummy smile will soon give way to a child’s smile. It can be frustrating when teething pain makes babies irritable, yet it is exciting to witness this human milestone. Understanding the different tooth development stages can help you set your child up…
Since 1900, pacifiers have been one of the most common ways to soothe fussy babies, but they can be a difficult habit to break as children get older. Excessive use can cause improper mouth development, which leads to abnormal tooth growth and additional complications later in life. Here is what our pediatric dentist in 75028…
It’s not easy to get your child to practice good oral hygiene on their own. They need your help, and it’s worth the time and patience. Good dental care at a young age reaps long-term benefits. Here are a few ways to make daily oral hygiene more exciting for your kids. 1. Let Them Accessorize…
