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!
Hello, Autumn! Hello, End Of Year Smile Care!
We know that it feels like your kids just started back at school. We know that it’s still shockingly warm outside in our Dallas, TX community. However, the calendar tells us that it is officially fall. So, with that said, we welcome in the autumn season! As a result, our team also feels compelled to remind you that there’s end of year smile care to consider (yes, even though it probably doesn’t feel like the end of the year yet). With just a few months left before it’s time to hang a brand new calendar on the wall for 2020, it’s time to buckle down and make sure you’re getting those final goals accomplished for your children’s oral health!
A Few Changes That Require A Dental Visit
There are some changes that might occur with your child’s smile or dental hygiene routine that aren’t really cause for concern. Things like your child’s first loose tooth, a sudden preference of one particular toothpaste flavor over another, and other shifts are just a natural part of being a kid! However, there are other changes that you might notice that will call for a dental visit with our Dallas, TX practice, just as soon as you can schedule one, to ensure all is well with your child’s oral health. Remember, it’s always better to make sure things are just fine than to hope and leave your little one’s oral health open to possible damage. See us soon!
We’re So Honored: The D Magazine 2019 Best Dentist Distinction!
Did you know that each year, D Magazine announces Best Dentist distinctions in our Dallas, TX community? We are beyond pleased to announce that we have been selected as a best dentist for 2019 (an honor we are also very proud to have held for 2018 and 2017, as well!). Curious about how this works? Well, in short, approximately 3,000 dentists in our area are polled and recommend peers in their unique area of dental care. With that said, we are so appreciative of the other individuals in our community that practice dentistry, the individuals who have taken the time to recognize us, and of course, to our patients for becoming a part of our dental family! We appreciate your support!
Baby Tooth Removal: Extremely Important Reminders
Of course, you probably always imagined the exciting experience of looking on, as your child’s baby teeth fell out one by one and that is probably what you’ll end up getting to do! With that said, however, it is always possible for the unexpected to show up. Perhaps your child ends up with an accidentally damaged baby tooth. Maybe a loose tooth is loose for a very long time but just doesn’t fall out! In such cases, your kiddo may require baby tooth removal! Today, our Dallas, TX team offers you some extremely important reminders that will provide you with some very necessary insight to keep in mind, should you need it!
FAQs From Parents: About Preventive Dental Visits
You may have scheduled and attended dental appointments for yourself many, many times in your life, none of which managed to cause you any sort of anxiety. However, you may also find that as you’re scheduling your child’s preventive dental visits, you’re suddenly feeling somewhat (or very) nervous, you’re full of questions, and you feel shockingly concerned about nearly everything! First, our Dallas, TX team reminds you to rest easy: This is a very normal reaction. As for the questions you have and the reassurance you need, we’re happy to help. Consider some initial FAQs and bring all other questions in with you to your child’s visit (which will, we assure you, be a wonderful experience!).
When The Answer Is: Schedule A Dental Checkup!
You might have questions about dental care. Maybe they’re focused on immediate concerns with your child’s smile health. Perhaps they’re centered around more general, long-term questions about how to keep your child’s smile safe. What you will find, of course, is that when you’re home and realize you have questions for our Dallas, TX pediatric dental team, the answer is very often going to be: Schedule a dental checkup with us! Let’s review some of those instances, so you quickly realize when you need something, it’s usually a very smart move to simply come in!
Yes, We Care How Your Child’s Smile Looks!
Of course, you know very well that our Dallas, TX team feels strongly about helping your child maintain a healthy smile! However, you may wonder: Do we care about the way your child’s smile looks or not? The answer is an easy one! We want your child to have the absolute best dental care experience possible, which means helping your child’s oral health remain a priority, as we also strive to ensure your kiddo’s smile remains vibrant and attractive. After all, a nice smile is a serious confidence builder and helps all patients feel good about the smile care effort they put forth! Consider the steps we take to protect not only the well being but also the brilliance of your child’s grin.