Blog - Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda

Dallas Zoo Penguin Days Are Back!

What’s cuter than the cutest thing you’ve ever seen? A penguin, of course! If you happen to be a fan of these exceptional creatures, why not put on your winter wear, head out to the zoo, and marvel at the penguin display at the back-in-action Dallas Zoo Penguin Days? […]

Smile Care: Remind Your Kids To Ask Questions

How many questions do your children ask you every day? A lot? How many questions do they ask you about their oral health and smile care? If they aren’t usually very vocal about their smiles with you (or they become a bit shy with us during dental checkups), we advise you to encourage them to […]

Now Offering White Zirconia Crowns!

Yes, you may know that it’s exciting that your children have access to white zirconia crowns for their smiles, should they need them! However, you may not be able to put your finger on the reasons why. Of course, if you are not highly informed regarding restorations like crowns (unless you’re a dentist, this is […]

Repticon Dallas

Assuming you can handle it and aren’t squeamish around reptiles, you and your kids are going to have a blast at the upcoming Repticon Dallas! Prepare to check out some truly exceptional animals (and, ahem: potential pets) at the event. […]

Start Your Year Off With…A Dental Filling?

If your child does not have a single sign of tooth decay then, of course, there’s no reason to start the year off with a filling. However, if you know from previous visits (or if you discover during the first checkup of the year) that your child has a cavity, then we most certainly suggest […]

When To Expect Baby Teeth to Show Up

It’s an exciting time when an infant’s first tooth comes in. For most babies, teeth start to appear at about six months. A pediatric dentist might refer to this as a tooth eruption schedule, but don’t expect anything like a volcano. Tooth eruption refers to the approximate timetable of when baby teeth begin to appear […]

Quiz Time: Xylitol

Xylitol pops up in the news every now and then. It is an additive that takes the place of sugar, making some things (chewing gum, for example) a bit less likely to harm teeth. Your pediatric dentist is always looking for ways to help keep young teeth healthy. Regular checkups and cleanings are one way […]

STEAM Up Your Winter

If you have school age children, you may have heard of STEAM activities. It has nothing to do with boiling kettles and heat: STEAM activities incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math and just plan fun. The Pleasant Grove Branch of the Dallas Public Library has STEAM activities after school to encourage educational activities in a […]

Happy Holidays From Our Family To Yours!

We hope you have had a wonderful year and that you’re looking forward to this time with family and friends. You finally have an opportunity to rest (or something like that!), soak up the quality time, and enjoy all of the perks of wintertime. As you may have already noticed, we think that one of […]

Stocking Stuffers: On Second Thought…!

There are some gifts that you may reach for on autopilot every year, as you shop for stocking stuffers for your kiddos. What you may not realize, however, is that if we were there guiding you, we might steer you away from many of those decisions because they bring with them some heavy oral health […]