Why Parents Need Preventive Care Too

Posted August 4, 2016

Now that fall is almost here, do you find your calendar filling up fast with football games, band practice and a myriad of other school functions? While your kids may require a great deal of your attention and carpooling talents, over the next few months, that doesn’t mean you have to overlook your own needs. In fact, you shouldn’t postpone preventive care for your own smile. Regular dental hygiene and routine checkups are some of the best ways you can preserve your oral health, preventing the need for invasive restorative treatment. Plus, your own excellent oral care helps your kids develop healthy habits that will serve them, and their smiles’, well for many years to come. (more…)

Simple Tips for Healthier School Lunches

Posted August 2, 2016

The kids will be heading back to school soon, and that means your job as official family lunch packer is about to resume. Before it does, and you resort to old standbys like pre-packed lunch kits and bags of cookies, consider some healthier alternatives, instead. By sending your kids to school with healthy foods and snacks, you can help them grow strong while also preserving their healthy smiles! (more…)

Reasons Your Kid Might Need Restorative Dentistry

Posted July 29, 2016

You might think that dental problems only affect adults. Unfortunately, you would be wrong. Many children also suffer from dental trauma and decay, which can cause problems for their young smiles, including tooth loss and even infection. Fortunately, restorative dentistry makes it possible to help address issues like cavities, chips, cracks and other dental issues, in order to protect their young smiles. So if you are concerned your kids might be in need of restorative dentistry, or if you have simply noticed changes in their smiles and are worried about them, now is the time to talk with their pediatric dentist about what can be done to restore and protect their oral health. (more…)

Make Sure Your Kids Drink Plenty of Water

Posted July 28, 2016

The summer days may be winding down, now, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still important reasons to make sure your kids continue to drink plenty of water each day. While the scorching heat may be a palpable reminder that your family needs to hydrate, regularly, your bodies still need adequate hydration to function at their best each and everyday. So take this opportunity to learn a bit more about why water is essential to your kids’ oral health, and what you can do to ensure they’re actually staying well hydrated each day. (more…)

Don’t Miss the Parade of Playhouses, in Dallas Now!

Posted July 26, 2016

Is there anything more precious to kids, than a space to call their own? Playtime becomes infinitely more exciting, when kids are free to let their imaginations run wild, and their little legs too. If you’d like to make your children’s dreams come true, and maybe fulfill a lingering fantasy from your own childhood, you won’t want to miss the chance to win an epic, hand-crafted playhouse, all while supporting a good cause, in the CASA Parade of Playhouses on display now through July 31 at NorthPark Center.
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Does Your Baby’s Smile Need Dental Care?

Posted July 22, 2016

Is any smile more precious than your baby’s? Your child’s smile probably lights up every room he or she enters, and it has, of course, secured a special place in your own heart. What you may not realize, though, is that to protect that priceless smile, you will need to begin caring for your child’s teeth early. In fact, even before baby’s first tooth has erupted, there are still simple steps that can be taken to protect your baby’s oral health. (more…)

Does Your Child’s Smile Need Protection?

Posted July 21, 2016

The kids will be heading back to school soon, which means your family’s calendar is likely to fill up with a variety of activities and exciting new endeavors. If some of those events include athletic competition, your child might require a mouthguard to protect his or her smile. Of course, an existing dental problem is another compelling reason to seek treatment, promptly, before summer is through. Restoration, like a filling or crown, could help improve your kids’ comfort, and perhaps even the appearance of their smiles, before they start a new school year! (more…)

Key Care for Your Kids’ Smiles This Summer

Posted July 19, 2016

Summer break is in full swing, now, but soon it will be time for your kids to head back to school. Before they go, make sure to take advantage of their freer schedules, by getting their smiles the care they need to head into another academic year both healthy and beautiful. Summertime is a wonderful opportunity to visit the pediatric dentist for checkups and cleanings, as well as any necessary restorative dentistry they might need. That way, they can walk into their classrooms on the first day of school, with confidence, knowing their smiles look and feel their best! (more…)

Cool Off with Your Kids at the Summer Movie Series in Dallas

Posted July 15, 2016

Are you looking for unique and fun ways to beat the heat this summer, without breaking the bank? Finding family-friendly activities that don’t cost a fortune can feel impossible at times, but the Kids’ Summer Movie Series at LOOK Cinemas can help! What kid doesn’t love a great movie, and what parent doesn’t love a great deal? Both dreams can be met with this deal. Tickets to the kid-friendly summer showcase are just $1 each, with kids’ meals of cinema-favorites available for just $4.50. Best of all, there’s still time to catch a host of great movies perfect for kids of all ages. (more…)

Is It Really Possible to Raise Kids That Eat Well?: Part Two

Posted July 14, 2016

Does getting your kids to eat well-balanced meals feel like an ongoing struggle, or worse, an uphill battle you’re not sure you’ll ever really win? If so, you may have grown exhausted having the same discussion/disagreement every evening, about what goes on your kids’ dinner plates, and how much of it they actually need to consume. Your pediatric dentist knows all too well the importance of serving your kids healthy foods, but also understands how difficult that can be. Fortunately, there are several creative and effective ways to help get your kids on board, and even excited, about eating foods that will do their smiles and their bodies good! (more…)

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