Three Things that Can Be Bad for Your Kids’ Dental Health

Posted August 25, 2016

Every parent wants to see his or her kids grow up healthy and strong. Unfortunately, when it comes to children’s dental health, many parents don’t know about the many potential threats their smiles will face on a daily basis. In fact, they may actually be serving them foods that could be bad for their teeth. If you want to avoid chips, cracks and cavities, here are a few foods that have no business in your kids’ diet, and a few others that should be used sparingly and thoughtfully, in order to protect their oral health. (more…)

Use Your Imaginations at the C.R. Smith Museum!

Posted August 23, 2016

Are you looking for a fun way to encourage your children’s imagination, this fall? If so, why not make time to visit the Tinkertoy – Build Your Imagination exhibit, which is part of an ongoing event at the C.R. Smith Museum in Fort Worth. The museum celebrates the aviation history in America, while this exhibit in particular is designed to be both educational and fun, while helping children learn through open-ended play, particularly construction techniques using the classic toy by Playskool, Tinkertoys! The exhibit ends soon, on September 10, 2016, so hurry out to enjoy this family-friendly event! (more…)

Warnings Your Kids Might Need Restorative Dentistry

Posted August 19, 2016

Maintaining good dental health is important to children of all ages. Unfortunately, as a parent, it can be difficult knowing when your child might require restorative dentistry. Many kids don’t know when they are suffering from symptoms of cavities and other dental problems. Others may resist informing their parents of potential problems, either out of anxiety about visiting the dentist, or just a misunderstanding of how important restorative action can be for one’s smile. To help ensure they are getting the treatment they need, when they do suffer from oral health threats, it is wise to inform your kids about the role restorative dentistry plays in maintaining healthy and beautiful smiles. (more…)

Pokemon GO Is Coming to Town!

Posted August 18, 2016

Are your kids obsessed with Pokemon Go? In fact, are you equally interested in this game that has swept the world? If so, don’t miss out on a chance to support a good cause while trying to catch them all. The Pokemon GO Benefit Festival is being hosted by Pogue Entertainment Group and Studio 7. It will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on August 28, 2016, in Addison. This event will feature food trucks, live entertainment, and guests are encouraged to dress up as their favorite characters, as well. There will also be raffles for Pokemon GO merchandise, game coins and much more! The evening will be both kid and dog friendly, so grab the whole family, and your phones of course, for this Pokemon-centric outing. (more…)

Do Your Kids Need to Floss Everyday?

Posted August 16, 2016

Getting your kids to keep up their dental hygiene routine can feel like a much bigger chore for you, as a parent, than it does even for them. It is a worthwhile effort, though, since daily dental care is key to helping to keep their smiles healthy and cavity-free. While daily tooth brushing is one important part dental care, flossing should also be part of their daily routine. That is because flossing helps remove even more bacteria than brushing alone. (more…)

Smile-Healthy Lunch Ideas Your Kids Will Love

Posted August 12, 2016

Are you more excited than your kids, about them heading back to school soon? After a long, hot summer it can be fun for the whole family to have a change of pace, and to enjoy the cooler temperatures that are coming. With busy school days, though, comes lots of lunch packing. Before you become overwhelmed trying to come up with healthy options your kids will actually eat, and certainly before you resort to the convenience of overly salty and sweet pre-packaged snacks, consider these tips from your pediatric dentist. After all, you can help promote healthy bodies and smiles by packing your kids’ lunches with nutrient-rich foods! (more…)

What Should Your Kids’ Hygiene Routine Include?

Posted August 11, 2016

As a first-time parent there is a lot to learn, from how often to feed your baby to how to properly swaddle him or her. Perhaps most importantly you will also have to adapt to surviving on next-to-no sleep. The good news is that, as with most tasks, there will be a lot of learning as you go and you will surely improve your parenting skills over time. One area you might need a little extra help, though, is taking care of your son or daughter’s smile! It can be all-too-easy to neglect your child’s oral care, when he or she has yet to erupt a single tooth. But good dental hygiene should actually begin before you see that first precious pearly white tooth. So let your pediatric dentist guide you in how to best take care of your baby’s smile! (more…)

Don’t Miss Funny, Friendly Monsters at The Fort Worth Library

Posted August 9, 2016

Are you looking for something fun to do as a family this weekend? If so, don’t miss the chance to catch the much-loved 2013 Disney Pixar film, Monsters University, at the Forth Worth Central Library! Grab a blanket and all the kids, and head out to discover what Mike Wazowski and Sulley Sullivan, characters first made famous in 2001’s Monsters, Inc., were like back in college. The movie will be shown from 1 to 3 p.m., and admission is free, making it a perfect way to beat the heat and have some family fun! (more…)

Are Your Kids Really Taking Great Care of Their Teeth?

Posted August 5, 2016

Most parents go to a lot of trouble trying to make sure their kids are healthy. From doctor’s appointments, to healthy diets, safety gear for athletic events and many other protective measures, good parents want to do all they can to ensure their children grow up strong and healthy. When it comes to kids’ oral health, however, it is all-too-easy to overlook some surprisingly simple steps that can be taken to ensure their teeth and gums stay healthy. If you want to do more to make sure your kids’ smiles are really well cared for, start by making sure they brush and floss their teeth correctly, every single day! (more…)

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…)

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