Irving’s Main Street Event Is Coming Soon
Just because summer is officially over and the kids have gone back to school, it doesn’t meant there aren’t still plenty of opportunities to have fun, as a family, on the weekends! In fact, in a few short weeks it will be time to once again enjoy the annual Irving Main Street Event. This is a street fair that is held each fall in the Irving Heritage District, which boasts a traditional hometown feel. The event will be hosted from 6 to 10 p.m., Friday, September 16 when there will be kids’ activities and music, and from 12, noon, to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2016, when a car show will be held, along with live music, craft vendors, and much more fun for the whole family. (more…)
Three Warning Signs Your Kid Has a Cavity
It can sometimes be quite difficult for parents to determine if their kids are struggling with dental problems, the most common of which is cavities. Unfortunately, this means that kids are likely to struggle with dental decay for some time, before they are taken to the dentist for restorative treatment. If you want to make sure your kids maintain healthy and cavity-free smiles, there are a few warning signs you should be aware of, that way you can make sure your kids get the care they need, should they find themselves struggling with dental cavities. (more…)
Are You Setting a Good Dental Example?
Do you ever worry that your kids are picking up bad habits from you? Whether it is an over dependence on sweetened sodas or other habits that may someday affect your kids’ own health, most parents realize that one of the best ways to teach their kids to take great care of themselves, is by setting a good example in how they treat their own bodies, and their smiles. Sadly, many parents don’t follow through on the same dental care they try to teach their kids. If you truly want to set a great example for your kids, don’t forget to care for your teeth and gums the way the pediatric dentist ordered. (more…)
Be Careful Little Smiles What You Drink
Now that the school year has official begun, chances are your family is rushing from classes to extracurricular activities, and a host of other events that will keep you busy and out of the house during much of the day. But before you resort to lots of unhealthy options to keep your family fed, during these hectic fall months, remember the role your dietary choices play in both your overall wellbeing and your dental health! What you drink matters as much as what you eat, when it comes to your oral health, so be mindful of what your kids are drinking. (more…)