Does Your Child Need Treatment for A Dental Cavity?
Wondering if there is any way to help your kids avoid the need for dental fillings? Many parents don’t realize how susceptible children are to dental caries, or as they’re more commonly called cavities. That is, until it is already too late to prevent them. For years, this meant that even young children often required dental fillings to help address decay and to prevent infection. Fortunately, recent studies are showing that there is now a helpful alternative to traditional fillings, which can be particularly beneficial for children. The substance is called silver diamine fluoride (SDF), and it is a liquid that is being used to help stop tooth decay and to protect teeth, while also helping to minimize tooth sensitivity. (more…)
It’s Never Too Cold for Fun Times at the Dallas Zoo
It might be getting colder outside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun family adventures. In fact, now is actually a perfect time to visit the Dallas Zoo. Now through February 28, 2017 the zoo will be hosting its annual promotion known as Penguin Days, a fun chance to see the African penguins along with all their four-legged, furry and feathered friends throughout the zoo. Discounted admission prices means you and your kids can go visit the penguins and their 2,000 closest pals, while spending even less than usual, and what parent doesn’t love that?
When Will My Baby’s Teeth Begin Coming In? Part Two
Watching your baby experience discomfort can be incredibly troubling, as a parent. Fortunately, when it comes to teething pain, there are several simple steps you can take, to help keep your child more comfortable as he or she teethes. According to both pediatricians and dentists alike, some of the safest ways to soothe your child through teething discomfort, happen to be simple yet effective. (more…)