Teething is a natural and necessary part of your child’s growth. However, knowing that doesn’t make it any easier to handle. Teething can make your baby cranky and fussy, and can be the cause of many sleepless nights. If your baby has started teething, or if you are trying to prepare for the onset of…
The teenage years bring with them greater independence and with that independence comes more choices to be made. Friends begin to exert a greater influence over diet and lifestyle habits than parents at this age. Because teens still need to follow good oral health habits, follow these tips to help preserve healthy smiles during this…
During your visit, our Children’s Dentist in Flower Mound may suggest dental sealants for your child. Sealants are a great way to prevent your child from developing tooth decay. Why Sealants? Sealants are essential to preventing tooth decay. They are applied to the back teeth, in the hard to reach places where decay is most…
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…
