Helping Children Avoid Tooth Decay
When kids develop cavities, this could cause painful symptoms, infection, and for some, premature tooth loss and the onset of dental misalignment. Which is why when possible, we want to help kids avoid cavities with preventive care. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about helping kids avoid cavities.
Could Laser Dentistry Help Your Child?
When we treat little smiles, we want the experience to be a comfortable one, and to provide successful treatment. Which is why in addition to the digital technologies we offer for diagnostic purposes, we also use advanced dental lasers as part of our treatment. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about laser dentistry.
Does Fluoride Help Little Smiles?
Cavities and infections in little smiles form when the outer enamel is worn down and eroded. But with fluoride, we can help strengthen the protective layer of enamel and prevent the onset of cavities. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist will discuss how to help protect little smiles from decay and more!
Could Dental Sealants Prevent Tooth Decay?
When a child is particularly at risk for the development of cavities, whether due to poor oral health or special needs, we want to take steps to protect their smiles. Which is why our office offers dental sealants for kids of all ages. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about cavity prevention.
Kids Need Dental Cleanings Twice A Year
When plaque and tartar accumulate on the surfaces of the smile, this could lead to serious trouble, including cavities. While brushing and flossing are helpful at limiting plaque, only a cleaning can remove it. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about why kids need dental cleanings twice a year.
Should Kids Floss Their Teeth Too?
In our last blog, we offer a few tips for proper brushing to protect children from cavities. But kids also need to floss, and much earlier than you may assume. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about how to help your children floss, and how to properly clean little smiles each evening!
Talking To Your Kids About Brushing
To avoid cavities and dental disease, you take time to brush your teeth every day. Well, kids need to do the same thing! Taking time to brush every day, and to do so properly helps prevent bad breath, cavities, and more. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about good brushing habits.
How Sugar Harms Little Smiles
Kids love sugar, and adults do too! But for little smiles, too many sweets could lead to tooth decay. The problem is, there are also many supposedly healthy snacks and drinks that are also high in sugar. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about protecting children from the onset of cavities.
Using Laser Dentistry For Comfortable Care
In addition to advanced technology to examine little smiles and offer a precise diagnosis, we also have treatment to provide comfortable treatment. Using the advanced Solea dental laser, we can address a number of issues that impact kids. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about the applications of this system.
Ensuring Patient Comfort With Our Sedation Options
When we see children for treatment, we want to make sure they enjoy a comfortable and relaxing environment, one that reduces anxiety for future appointments. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about the three sedation options we use in addition to local anesthetic to help kids stay comfortable!