What Dental Checkups for Children Typically Mean
As an adult, you should be familiar with what your typical dental checkup entails, but that doesn’t always mean that your child’s dental checkup will go the same way. While a lot about caring for children’s teeth and oral health is the same as caring for your own smile, the reason children need children’s dentists is because they also have several concerns that are unique to their age. Today, we explore what dental checkups typically mean for children, and how we can help improve your child’s oral health by offering further protective treatments or addressing a concern that’s already developed. (more…)
An Overview of Enamel – Protecting Your Child’s Teeth
It’s no secret that prevention is the foundation of excellent children’s dental care, but what exactly does prevention mean? One of the most important aspects of caring for any teeth, young or old, is to make sure they’re healthy enough to protect themselves. When healthy, the outer layers of teeth, known as enamel, can protect them from nearly anything, including damage and decay from harmful oral bacteria. At our Dallas, TX, dental office, much the preventive care we provide focuses on keeping this protective layer around your child’s teeth strong and healthy, to help avoid more serious oral health concerns in the future. (more…)
Some of the Most Common Smile Concerns for Children
Every child’s dental health needs are unique, and they can change significantly over time as their teeth and oral structures continue developing. For this reason, the specific oral health concerns that your child faces must be addressed with highly personalized, compassionate treatment. At our Dallas, TX, children’s dental office, we can help kids of all ages make it through most of the common oral health concerns that children face and help protect the long-term health of their smiles. (more…)
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 you should – at least once every six months. However, throughout your child’s oral health and development, it’s important to keep a close eye on their teeth, gums, and oral structures. Today, we take a look at a few times when you should make an appointment for your child outside of their routine preventive schedule. (more…)
Kids Who Gag During Visits: Help Is Here!
Does your child gag (or worry about gagging) during dental checkups and, as a result, you feel really unsure about what to do? You’d really love to tell your kiddo that he or she never has to receive professional dental care again (and you would love to never have to worry about it again)! However, you know that twice-annual preventive care is 100 percent necessary and absolutely worthwhile. First, our Dallas, TX team reminds you: This is not unusual! Next, we happily inform you: We can absolutely help with this. Just follow our simple advice!
Smile Reminders: As The Holidays Draw Near
You know that as the holiday season draws nearer and nearer, there are probably some things that we have to say about your child’s smile. If you really concentrate and put your mind to it, you’re guessing that there are some details you would be able to conjure up on your own in terms of additional failsafes you should put into place just to be sure you’re really ready for unexpected hazards. However, with that said, it would make things much easier if our Dallas, TX team gives you some reminders! No problem. We’re always more than happy to do all that we can to keep your little ones’ (and teens’) oral health safe and sound.
Reminders: Why Seeing A Pediatric Dentist Is An Awesome Plan!
You have your dentist for grownups, so you figure: Maybe you’ll just bring your children to your practice. After all, they say that they will perform a cleaning and checkup and that they can certainly offer things like fillings, if necessary. However, you then think to yourself: Is it a better idea to bring the kiddos to a pediatric dentist? You’ve heard that this is the case but if you don’t know the reasons to do so, then you may not feel too compelled! If this is the case, then allow our Dallas, TX pediatric dental team to explain, clarify, and offer just a bit of motivation to select care geared specifically toward the needs of growing smiles!
When Your Teen Wants A Whiter Smile
Your little kids probably don’t think too much about the way their teeth look. They’re more focused on how quickly they can get through brushing and flossing, whether or not they get toothpaste in the flavor they really like, and so on. However, when those kiddos become teenagers, suddenly new concerns pop up. Today, our Dallas, TX team covers how to respond when your teen mentions a desire for a whiter smile. Is it out of the question? Is it safe to address on your own, you wonder? Don’t worry: We’ve got the answers you need during a dental checkup!
In Case You Have Questions About Your Kid’s Teeth
Teaching children to brush and floss their teeth is an important first step in helping them learn to properly care for their smiles. However, it’s only a first step. For children to enjoy a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles, they also require routine professional care and education about their unique oral health concerns. At our Dallas, TX, children’s dental office, we can help your child improve their chances at enjoying a healthy smile for life by helping you better understand the details of children’s dental care. (more…)
Autumn: Lip Care Changes To Implement Right Now
Technically, it’s autumn at the moment. However, in Dallas, TX, it feels like summer is still hanging around and not too interested in saying goodbye. With that said, our team reminds you of something you know all too well: The temperature drop will suddenly happen and with the colder weather, you may immediately find your kiddos dealing with very dry, splitting lips as you wonder what to do. Fortunately, implementing some changes right now will help your whole family avoid this unpleasant side effect of sudden weather shifts, so you can smile comfy smiles with optimal lip health!