Socially Distant Family Halloween Events

Halloween is around the corner, and with trick or treating up in the air, many families will be struggling to find something fun to do instead. Fortunately, each week we take time to cover fun events happening in our community! In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist is taking a break from our usual dental topics to cover four upcoming area events that offer a socially-distant or virtual spooky time for families!

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What to Expect During Your Child’s Dental Checkup

For many adults, routine dental checkup and cleaning appointments seem like second nature. Few people can remember a time when they didn’t visit the dentist on a regular basis. However, there was such a time, and for children who haven’t grown accustomed to it, visits to the dentist’s office can seem completely out of the ordinary. Today, we explain what to expect during your child’s dental checkup and cleaning appointment, including the steps we may take if your child’s exam reveals signs of trouble. (more…)

4 Virtual Events Your Kids Will Enjoy

Once again, we’re going to use our Friday blog to focus on fun virtual events you and your children can enjoy from the comfort and safety of your own home! From museum exhibits to unique educational opportunities, there is plenty here for kids of all ages to enjoy. We would also like to remind our Dallas, TX, families that now is a great time to schedule a visit for a checkup and cleaning, since the hectic holiday season is still at least a month a way!

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Treatments that Can Address Your Child’s Dental Emergency

Dental emergencies aren’t age-specific, and many of the same problems that might unexpectedly affect your oral health might also become problems for children. Fortunately, addressing your child’s dental emergency isn’t necessarily more complicated. Depending on the specific concern, we can personalize the right emergency dental treatment to help alleviate their discomfort and restore their healthy smiles. Today, we examine a few common types of treatments that can address many of the kinds of emergencies children might experience. (more…)