Smart Diet Choices Protect Young Smiles

What does it take to keep your child protected against tooth decay? Daily care should certainly include careful teeth cleanings, and they should have regular visits with their pediatric dentist scheduled. You can also protect your child’s growing smile by making smart choices regarding what they eat and drink. Limiting sugar by providing healthy meals and snacks will benefit their oral and general health. Instead of serving up sweet and processed snacks, healthy options like fresh fruit and vegetables can prevent cavity issues as they also support their overall well-being. If you have questions about this or any other matter regarding your child’s dental health, you can bring them up during their next appointment at our Dallas, TX pediatric dentist’s office. (more…)

Using A Filling To Treat A Child’s Cavity

By carefully cleaning their teeth and providing smart meal and snack choices, you can help your kids avoid trouble with cavities. Unfortunately, children can experience difficulties with decay despite your efforts. The good news is that your Dallas, TX pediatric dentist can address this issue while minimizing changes to their appearance and tooth. Our practice uses dental fillings that are made with a synthetic resin substance that can bond with, and imitate, the surrounding enamel. Remember that we are also here to provide ongoing support, which can lead to better oral health and fewer issues with dental decay! (more…)

Good Oral Hygiene During The School Year

At any time during the year, it is important that your kids enjoy the right kind of oral health care. While their needs may not change as the school year begins, your child’s schedule certainly will. As you make the transition to preparing them for school and putting them to bed in time to enjoy proper rest, make sure their oral hygiene is still being addressed. At our Dallas, TX pediatric dental office, we provide important guidance to kids about smile support, and we can provide helpful updates to you about what to expect when your school-age kids reach significant oral health milestones. (more…)

Quality Care With Laser Dentistry

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In addition to offering digital x-rays and intraoral cameras as part of a child’s treatment, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist also uses other advanced technologies. In today’s blog, we’re going to explain how we use the Solea dental laser to help treat a variety of hard and soft tissue-related problems in little smiles, and the benefits this technology provides for children of all ages.

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Bringing Your Baby For Their First Visit

There are many important “firsts” when you have a baby. One is the arrival of their first tooth. Shortly after their initial tooth appears, an initial checkup with a pediatric dentist provides a helpful introduction to a new environment for a baby. This is a chance to prepare them for subsequent appointments, but it also lets your dentist take a careful look and make sure their development is normal. Our Dallas, TX pediatric dental office can make sure kids have beneficial first visits, and we can provide care through the years to help them keep their teeth in good health! (more…)

Dental Sealants And Cavity Prevention

People of all ages should enjoy daily protection to prevent the formation of cavities. Kids can require extra help to stay safe from decay. That can come from helpful guidance, access to healthier snacks, and visits to their dentist for preventive care. At our Dallas, TX pediatric dental office, we can provide important protection for your kids. One service we offer is treatment with dental sealants, which provide a safe layer of protection for their enamel. With sealants, bacteria and food debris are kept separate from teeth, which protects them from damage. This is one of several steps we take to help our patients stay safe against oral health threats! (more…)