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When a child’s tooth has issues with shape, or sustains injury or tooth decay, then repair and restoration is necessary to treat them. One way is to create and place a dental crown. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about how we craft restorations to repair children’s teeth.
When we see children with cavities, we want treatment that is comfortable and brings relief to their smiles. Which is why we treat tooth decay with a composite resin dental filling. This restoration looks natural, and is long-lasting too! In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about our composite fillings.
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!
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.
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.
Your dentist recommends a checkup visit every six months, and so do we! Children benefit from a visit twice a year for checkups and cleanings, which helps us monitor smiles and treat problems before they cause discomfort. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about the importance of your child’s checkup appointment.
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!
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.
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.
As a parent, many of your efforts surrounding your child’s oral health have to do with getting them to brush their teeth. This is essential, but we also know that it can be a struggle; some children simply don’t enjoy a habitual brushing and flossing regimen. One of the main reasons we encourage our kids to take good care of their teeth — and to visit the dentist regularly — is to prevent cavities. In fact, this holds true for adults as well; cavities are one of the more common oral issues that one can have, but they are also one of the most treatable. With this in mind, for today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist discusses cavities and their most typical course of treatment: dental fillings. (more…)