Blog - Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda

Say Hello to the Year of the Rat

It’s not often you want to be a rat, but 2020 is the Year of the Rat in the Chinese calendar, and North Park Center is celebrating. There are some pretty admirable rat traits for babies born this year. Think instinctive, alert, and quick-witted. Year of the Rat children are said to be popular, adaptable, […]

Tips to Wean Your Kids Off of a Candy Addiction

The most common threat to your child’s teeth isn’t sugar or candy, but rather the oral bacteria that make up dental plaque and metabolize sugar into more harmful substances. For example, certain types of oral bacteria turn sugar (and other types of carbs) into acids, which then sap your child’s teeth and their enamel of […]

Notes on Pacifiers and Oral Health

Many parents wonder how they would get along if they couldn’t offer their baby or toddler a pacifier now and then. On the other hand, caring parents don’t want to do anything that would compromise the shape and growth of their child’s teeth or jaw. So where do pacifiers fit in? Your Dallas, TX pediatric […]

Spend an Artful Saturday at the DMA

When you think of fun activities to enjoy with little ones, does “art museum” pop easily into your mind? Perhaps not, if you think of fragile art and quiet marble floors. Well, think again! The Dallas Museum of Art has the Open Studio program on the first Saturday of each month, as a time specifically […]

Things to Know About Your Child’s Toothache

When children develop toothaches, they don’t always handle them as calmly as adults often do. In addition to the pain itself, children might have no idea where it’s coming from or what it means, which could make their situation more stressful and frightening. At our Dallas, TX, dental office, we’re proud to provide the compassionate […]

Learn About Hanukkah with the Dallas Public Library

When people say “Happy Holidays” one of the special times they might mean is Hanukkah, the 8-day Jewish festival of lights. If you and your children would like to learn more about Hanukkah (or share the knowledge you already have with others) mark your calendar for the Dallas Public Library’s Celebrate Hanukkah program. Patrons are […]

Is It Time for Your Child to Go to the Dentist?

When children are still very young, parents sometimes wonder when they should start bringing them to the dentist’s office for routine visits. Usually, the best time to start your child’s schedule of routine visits is just after the age of three years old. From then on, your child should visit the dentist as often as […]

Improve Your Child’s Chances of Never Needing a Pulpotomy!

Some dental treatments aren’t usually appropriate for children, for many reasons. For example, if your child loses a baby (primary) tooth, then replacing it with a dental implant wouldn’t be as good as an idea as it would be for an adult who loses a tooth. Root canal therapy is another treatment that’s usually recommended […]

Outdoor Fun With Four-Footed Friends

Are you feeling a bit of cabin fever and ready to spend some time outdoors? The Centers for Disease Control cites benefits to pet ownership that include more opportunities to exercise, lowered blood pressure, lowered cholesterol, and self reports of feelings less lonely. Whether you have a dog in your family, or can pair up […]

When Your Child Has a Dental Emergency

You put a lot of prep work into teaching your child to practice good dental hygiene and visit the dentist on a regular basis. Therefore, it can be alarming when an emergency situation arises that can instantly threaten your child’s smile. Fortunately, you and your child don’t have to face the emergency alone. At our […]