Does Your Child Have a Cavity?

Posted September 23, 2016

Has your child recently been complaining that her tooth hurts? Or, have you noticed changes in your son’s eating habits, such as an avoidance of any hot or cold foods, drinks, or an avoidance of the kind of sweet treats for which he generally begs? If so, these could be warning signs that a cavity is forming. Dental cavities are unfortunately incredibly common, for both kids and adults alike. Though they can be prevented through proper dental care, if your child is diagnosed with a dental cavity, there is good news. Dental fillings can help restore your smile’s comfort! (more…)

Is It Time for Your Baby’s First Pediatric Dental Visit?

Posted September 22, 2016

Since you brought your bundle of joy home from the hospital, has life felt like a whirring blend of diaper changes, midnight feedings, and occasional attempts to shower and clean house? As the weeks go by, and you find your rhythm as a new parent, there will be some important steps to take to care for your baby, including his or oral health. While it’s all-too-easy to overlook oral care, in those early days, there are many compelling reasons to make sure your child receives dental care, even as a baby. (more…)

How’d Your Kids’ Last Dental Checkup Go?

Posted September 20, 2016

Was your children’s last dental appointment a seeming disaster? Were they diagnosed with several cavities, gingivitis, or other oral health problems? If so, you might be a bit embarrassed or even frustrated, at first. After all, as a parent you take great care and responsibility in helping to keep your kids healthy. It is hard not to take it personally, when your kids struggle with dental problems. Fortunately, armed with a bit of knowledge, you can help make sure your next kids’ checkup goes more swimmingly, by following through with some key preventive care in between those important pediatric dental checkups! (more…)

Enjoy Great Tunes at the Allen Folk Festival

Posted September 16, 2016

Looking for a fun way to teach your kids about music, or simply interested in finding something fun and unique to do close to home this September? The Allen Public Library is offering a free concert, the Allen Folk Festival, which will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2016. The event will begin with Mike Carroll and the Blues Evolution, which is dedicated to celebrating the influence of this popular form of American music, rooted in European folk music as well as African-American blues, jazz and rock. Beyond the Pale will then perform; it is a Celtic and folk band that marries the influence of European immigrants on early American folk music. (more…)

What Can A Pediatric Dentist Do for Your Kids?

Posted September 15, 2016

You already understand the importance of visiting the dentist regularly to protect your own smile against dental cavities and other oral health threats. But do you ever wonder what role a pediatric dentist should be playing in your family’s life? There are actually a number of reasons to take your children to a dentist that specializes in pediatric care. By doing so, you could actually help set them up for a lifetime of good oral health. (more…)

Healthy Tips That Can Help Young Smiles

Posted September 13, 2016

Are your kids used to getting to eat whatever they want, particularly during busy school days? If so, they could actually be causing damage to their smiles. Too much sugar and a lack of nutrients, can contribute to dental problems like cavities. Acidic beverages can also be bad news for the smile’s health. Fortunately, with a little knowledge and self-control, your whole family can begin to make healthier choices for both your bodies and your smiles! (more…)

Got Questions? Your Pediatric Dentist Can Help

Posted September 9, 2016

Do you sometimes wonder what your kids’ smiles need in order to stay healthy and beautiful as they grow? When your children come to you with questions about their teeth or gums, are you sometimes embarrassed to realize you don’t know the answers? Most parents need advice when it comes to their kids’ oral health. Fortunately, a pediatric dentist is there to help protect your children’s smiles and educate you about how to raise them to enjoy great dental health. So, if you do have questions, don’t be afraid to ask the dentist, who can provide helpful advice and insight! (more…)

Irving’s Main Street Event Is Coming Soon

Posted September 8, 2016

Just because summer is officially over and the kids have gone back to school, it doesn’t meant there aren’t still plenty of opportunities to have fun, as a family, on the weekends! In fact, in a few short weeks it will be time to once again enjoy the annual Irving Main Street Event. This is a street fair that is held each fall in the Irving Heritage District, which boasts a traditional hometown feel. The event will be hosted from 6 to 10 p.m., Friday, September 16 when there will be kids’ activities and music, and from 12, noon, to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2016, when a car show will be held, along with live music, craft vendors, and much more fun for the whole family. (more…)

Three Warning Signs Your Kid Has a Cavity

Posted September 6, 2016

It can sometimes be quite difficult for parents to determine if their kids are struggling with dental problems, the most common of which is cavities. Unfortunately, this means that kids are likely to struggle with dental decay for some time, before they are taken to the dentist for restorative treatment. If you want to make sure your kids maintain healthy and cavity-free smiles, there are a few warning signs you should be aware of, that way you can make sure your kids get the care they need, should they find themselves struggling with dental cavities. (more…)

Are You Setting a Good Dental Example?

Posted September 2, 2016

Do you ever worry that your kids are picking up bad habits from you? Whether it is an over dependence on sweetened sodas or other habits that may someday affect your kids’ own health, most parents realize that one of the best ways to teach their kids to take great care of themselves, is by setting a good example in how they treat their own bodies, and their smiles. Sadly, many parents don’t follow through on the same dental care they try to teach their kids. If you truly want to set a great example for your kids, don’t forget to care for your teeth and gums the way the pediatric dentist ordered. (more…)

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