Blog - Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda

Healthy Snack Ideas In Honor of National Nutrition Month!

Kids may not always want to eat their veggies, particularly if they’re not deep fried or nearly drowning in salt or sugar. Still, there are many compelling reasons to help your kids develop healthy eating habits, one of which is their smiles. A healthy diet helps to give your kids the fuel they need to […]

Enjoy Beautiful Blooms and Family Fun at the Dallas Arboretum

The official start of spring is just around the corner now, and that means there is already a lot to see at the Dallas Arboretum, in particular the annual show, Dallas Blooms, which is actually the biggest floral estival in the entire Southwest! This event kicked off February 25 and will run through April 9, […]

Are You Setting a Good Dental Example?

As a parent, you may have learned the hard way that your kids are likely watching your every move. In fact, it could be why you started watching what you say when you inevitably stub a toe, and also why you stopped having French fries as an afternoon snack. When it comes to setting a […]

Got Questions About Baby Teeth? Your Pediatric Dentist Could Help!

As a first-time parent, you likely already have your hands full balancing your new life as a mom. You may even be feeling overwhelmed by questions, like how often your child should be napping, eating, or visiting the doctor. In fact, you might not have had a spare second to start thinking about your child’s […]

What You Need to Know About Teething

Is your generally happy and easygoing baby seeming particularly fussy, lately? If so, it could be due to teething. Babies are born with 20 teeth just below the gumline, which must then come in, or erupt. This can unfortunately be a painful process for your child. Of course, it can also be troubling to parents, […]

How Do I Know If I My Kid Has a Dental Cavity? Part One

As a parent, you hate to see your kid in pain, particularly when it is preventable. Sadly, many kids will be diagnosed with dental cavities, which can create sensitivity, discomfort, and even painful tooth infections. In fact, cavities are the most common disease faced by kids in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control […]

Why All Smiles Require Preventive Dental Care

You likely already know that it’s important to care for your own smile in order to prevent cavities and other dental issues, like gum disease. You may even be hyper vigilant about brushing and flossing your teeth, in addition to seeing the dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings. But as a new parent, you may […]

Don’t Miss Disney’s World Of Enchantment, On Ice!

The best and worst of winter may be behind us, now, but that doesn’t mean you and your kids can’t still have some icy good times. Disney On Ice will be at the American Airlines Center on March 16 through 19, 2017; it’s the kind of show you won’t want to miss. This year’s title […]

Are You Celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month?

Did you and your kids have a great time celebrating Valentine’s Day? Perhaps Groundhog Day is your family’s favorite, or the Super Bowl is the main event, of note, in your home each February. As a parent, though, it can be helpful to know that February is also National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time […]

How Can You Help Your Kids Protect Their Smiles? Part Two

If you are determined to help your kids keep their smiles healthy, this year, you may have already taken some steps to protect those pearly whites. Brushing and flossing are important, for instance, because they help to remove plaque bacteria from the mouth. That said, there are other simple steps parents can take to keep […]