Smile Time: Easy Tips For Weekend Catch-Up
During the week, there’s so much going on! By the time Friday rolls around, you may realize you meant to call us to schedule your child’s dental visit, you planned on researching electric toothbrushes but it didn’t happen, or you meant to call us with a question but you totally forgot (while you were doing 10 million other things). Take a breather. This is a common concern for most parents and just about every other adult out there! So, what can you do to play catch-up, so you don’t get stuck in a cycle of accidental procrastination when it comes to your kids’ smile care? Our Dallas, TX team has some suggestions for any weekend you see fit!
Helping You Recognize What We’re Checking Up On During Checkups
Part of you may shrug your shoulders and think, “Okay, I guess we’ll go in for a dental checkup but I’m not really sure why it’s time for another one!” We understand. You’re busy. Your child’s smile looks fine. Nobody is complaining. So, why do you have to come in for a children’s dental exam when it seems like all is perfectly okay? Well, our Dallas, TX team wants you to remember that checkups aren’t all about finding problems. They’re really about preventing them (and doing something about any concerns that have just begun). Let’s help you feel much more enthusiastic about this part of prevention.
Your “Why” Questions About Tooth Extractions
If you have “why” questions about tooth extractions, it is a perfectly reasonable collection of inquiries to end up with. When we tell you that we need to remove your child’s tooth, you wonder an awful lot about a ton of different things. Don’t keep them to yourself. Bring them to our Dallas, TX team’s attention. With as much enthusiasm as we put into keeping your children’s oral health safe, we will give you our attention and explain what’s going on with the upcoming extraction we recommend.
Your Child’s Smile: 3 Ways We Can Absolutely Help You
Of course, if you’ve been visiting our pediatric dental practice in Dallas, TX for any length of time, you know that we have your child’s best interest at heart! You know, as well, that we are here for children from the time they’re babies through their 18th year on this planet! What you may still be learning about, however, is the many ways that we can help you. This might include helping you feel more informed, guiding your child’s oral health away from issues like decay, and more! Consider a few important avenues through which we can always assist you and you’ll feel even better about the future of your little one’s grin!
Hey, That’s Not My Dentist: Who Is It?
When you get used to bringing your children into our practice and you become accustomed to seeing one pediatric dentist, you may find yourself occasionally wondering: Hey! That other person isn’t my dentist but she certainly looks like a dentist. Who is she? This lovely individual you are seeing is none other than our associate Dr. Seo! Did you know that our pediatric dental care practice includes a team of dental professionals who offer the same level of care (if not better, suggests Dr. Marr!) that you are used to when you come in for visits? Learn a bit more about our current and future team, so you can feel just as wonderful as ever about protecting your children’s oral health!
Dental Care: Simple, Positive Affirmations To Help Kids Feel Good!
Rest assured, our Dallas, TX team understands that when you’ve spent a lot of time trying to explain to a young child (or a teenager!) about why dental hygiene is so important, it can really take a lot out of you. However, when you give yourself time to rest and recover from what can feel like a battle and you reflect on the fact that your children do brush and floss (even if all does not always go extremely smoothly), you feel much better. You think about the many times you don’t have to go into explain-mode or find yourself suddenly debating the benefits of toothpaste! It is during these lovelier moments when offering your children positive reinforcement for a job well done can provide some serious momentum. Kind words promote happy feelings that give your children the encouragement they love (and that will help them build solid habits over time). Consider some easy yet powerful statements to remember to use when the moment arises!
3 Things To Try To Avoid (So You Enjoy Visits)
It’s possible that your child has absolutely no qualms whatsoever about coming in for a dental checkup with us, which is absolutely wonderful! However, we often notice that it’s sometimes Mom or Dad who isn’t having a very relaxing experience. We know that bringing your child in for pediatric dental care at our Dallas, TX practice can be something that puts you a bit on edge. You want your child to feel good all the time but if you have had not-so-lovely personal experiences with dentistry, this can make visits a little rough on you! Let us help you feel better, so the whole family shows up and leaves smiling.
It’s Official: D Magazine 2018 Best Dentist In Dallas!
If you keep up with us, you may remember that we mentioned back in May 2018 that we were in the running for this year’s honor as a D Magazine Best Dentist in Dallas for 2018. We are so thrilled to announce that we have been selected! For those of you with subscriptions, you can see our name listed in the August 2018 issue! We are very excited and, as always, would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your decision to entrust our Dallas, TX pediatric dental care practice with your children’s beautiful smiles! (With that said: Don’t forget, it just might be time to schedule your child’s next visit or first visit with us!).
Using A Life-Like Filling To Restore Your Child’s Tooth
How should you respond if your child suffers a cavity? This can be a real concern – tooth decay can cause real problems, even if the tooth in question is a baby tooth that will come out on its own. Cavities can be painful, and if they go untreated, complications with your child’s dental health can arise. You can count on your Dallas, TX pediatric dentist to provide cavity care that stops the threat posed by decay. Because our practice understands how important it is to help kids feel safe and secure in the dentist’s chair, we take care to make every visit as comfortable as possible. When a cavity is detected in time, it can be treated with a dental filling that blends in naturally with the surrounding tooth structure. (more…)
Making Sure Your Child Has A Great First Visit Experience
Every patient should be able to enjoy a dental treatment experience where they feel safe and secure, in addition to feeling great about their oral health care. A person’s overall comfort at the dentist’s office can be shaped by their earliest appointments, which is why these initial meetings are so important. At your Dallas, TX pediatric dentist’s office, children can be welcomed for care once their first tooth arrives for an introductory visit. In addition to checking on that tooth’s development, your dentist will take the time to introduce your child to the equipment in the office, and make certain they have a chance to grow comfortable in these new surroundings. By creating the right first impression, kids can be more comfortable, and more relaxed, at subsequent checkups. (more…)