Are You Celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month?

Posted February 17, 2017

Did you and your kids have a great time celebrating Valentine’s Day? Perhaps Groundhog Day is your family’s favorite, or the Super Bowl is the main event, of note, in your home each February. As a parent, though, it can be helpful to know that February is also National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time dedicated to helping children learn about the importance of oral care and how they can best protect their smiles. This year’s initiative is particularly straightforward. Organizers are emphasizing the importance of drinking more water, and specifically the smile benefits that can come when kids – and their parents – pick good old tap water! (more…)

How Can You Help Your Kids Protect Their Smiles? Part Two

Posted February 16, 2017

If you are determined to help your kids keep their smiles healthy, this year, you may have already taken some steps to protect those pearly whites. Brushing and flossing are important, for instance, because they help to remove plaque bacteria from the mouth. That said, there are other simple steps parents can take to keep those precious young smiles healthy. From what they eat to how often they see the dentist, here is what your pediatric dentist wants you to know about dental care for kids. (more…)

How Can You Help Your Kids Protect Their Smiles? Part One

Posted February 14, 2017

Are you the mom who persistently makes sure her kids wear helmets when riding their bikes, and that insists they eat their vegetables, no matter how much they complain? If so, it is clear that you care about keeping your kids healthy and safe. What about their smiles, though? Have you taken steps to ensure they enjoy healthy teeth and gums? Preventive dental care is crucial for kids and adults, alike. Fortunately, dental care isn’t complicated. You just need to help your kids form some healthy habits, early in life, so they can enjoy years of great dental health! (more…)

Are Your Kids Looking to Have Fun? Are You Hoping They Can Learn, Too?

Posted February 10, 2017

You’ve likely already heard lots of great things about The Perot Museum of Nature and Science, but if you and your kids haven’t yet visited, spring is a great time to check that item off your bucket list. The museum offers a wide variety of fun, learning-centered activities, meant to help get visitors excited about science, and to give them a better understanding of the world around them. Plus, during spring, there are a host of special activities being hosted specifically for kids! (more…)

Does Your Child Need Treatment for a Cavity?

Posted February 9, 2017

Have you noticed your kid exhibiting strange eating habits, recently? For example, is your son who normally begs for second helpings of dessert, suddenly saying “No thanks” to anything remotely sweet? Does your daughter complain of sensitivity or pain when trying to take a sip of iced cold water or a bite from a popsicle? If so, these could be warning signs of dental cavities. Almost one third of the school-aged kids in America are likely to struggle with dental decay. If you suspect your child could be one of them, it’s time to talk to their restorative dentist about how restorative treatment, like dental fillings, could help! (more…)

Got Questions? Ask Your Pediatric Dentist: Part Two

Posted February 7, 2017

As a parent, you probably already have your hands full juggling all that work and life throw your way. Does it seem like you barely have time to catch your breath, most days, much less to get ahead? When it comes to your own smile, you might already realize that a bit of preventive care goes a long way in protecting against dental problems that would subsequently require both time and money to address. Yet when it comes to your kids, are you unsure what dental care they really need? Your pediatric dentist can help answer those questions, so you can take the steps necessary to protect those precious smiles, and that can save you both time and money in the long run! (more…)

Got Questions? Ask Your Pediatric Dentist: Part One

Posted February 3, 2017

Do you ever wonder when your baby’s teeth will begin appearing? Or how often your school-aged children actually need to visit the dentist? Many parents have questions, when it comes to their children’s dental care, yet they are either too embarrassed or too busy to ask them. It’s important to remember, though, that your kids’ pediatric dentist is there to support your whole family, in your efforts to help keep your smiles healthy. So if you do have questions about dental health, don’t be afraid to go straight to your family’s dentist for the answers you need along with the preventive advice you want. (more…)

Enjoy Heart-Pounding Rhythm at Stomp’s Shows in Dallas

Posted February 3, 2017

Have you always loved the sounds of percussion? Is halftime your favorite part of every football game, because you love hearing the marching bands, especially the drumlines? Maybe your kids are fans of emptying your dishes, in order to create their own makeshift drum sets. If so, February is your lucky month, as there will be several showings of the heart-pounding music of Stomp, between February 14 and February 18, 2017. Stomp is a percussive band, which uses everything from metal trashcans and lighters, to brooms and matchboxes to help create one-of-a-kind sounds. You can enjoy the exotic beats and the excitement this month at Music Hall in Dallas! (more…)

Do Your Kids Need Help Avoiding Cavities?

Posted January 31, 2017

Adults in America are not the only ones suffering from dental decay in shockingly high numbers. Recent studies indicate that at least 30 percent of school-aged children in America are also being diagnosed with dental caries, or cavities as they are more commonly known. Though tooth fillings can often help treat cavities, it is best to avoid them altogether. Cavities are entirely preventable, too. It just requires a combination of at-home care and professional dental visits to help avoid them. For kids, parents play a huge role in ensuring they continue enjoying oral health. So, are you doing all you can, as a parent, to protect your kids from cavities? (more…)

What Is Silver Diamine Fluoride and Can It Help My Kids?

Posted January 27, 2017

Have you spent way too much time at the dentist’s office, having your kids’ cavities filled? If so, you may already have taken steps to better protect their smiles, such as making sure they are brushing properly at least twice a day, and flossing between each tooth. You might also have cut down on sugar, as a family, to prevent plaque buildup. Making sure to take them for routine dental checkups and cleaning is another great measure. Fortunately, there is one other way your kids’ pediatric dentist might be able to help your kids avoid – or treat – any future cavities, and that’s through the use of Silver Diamine Fluoride, a substance that can both potentially prevent cavities, and also help to treat them. (more…)

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