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In addition to offering digital x-rays and intraoral cameras as part of a child’s treatment, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist also uses other advanced technologies. In today’s blog, we’re going to explain how we use the Solea dental laser to help treat a variety of hard and soft tissue-related problems in little smiles, and the benefits this technology provides for children of all ages.
There are many important “firsts” when you have a baby. One is the arrival of their first tooth. Shortly after their initial tooth appears, an initial checkup with a pediatric dentist provides a helpful introduction to a new environment for a baby. This is a chance to prepare them for subsequent appointments, but it also lets your dentist take a careful look and make sure their development is normal. Our Dallas, TX pediatric dental office can make sure kids have beneficial first visits, and we can provide care through the years to help them keep their teeth in good health! (more…)
If your child has dental anxiety or special needs, even minor preventive treatments could be a difficult experience for them. To ensure their fears don’t stand between them and better oral health, we may recommend the use of dental sedation. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist discusses our different options to ensure your kids stay comfortable!
People of all ages should enjoy daily protection to prevent the formation of cavities. Kids can require extra help to stay safe from decay. That can come from helpful guidance, access to healthier snacks, and visits to their dentist for preventive care. At our Dallas, TX pediatric dental office, we can provide important protection for your kids. One service we offer is treatment with dental sealants, which provide a safe layer of protection for their enamel. With sealants, bacteria and food debris are kept separate from teeth, which protects them from damage. This is one of several steps we take to help our patients stay safe against oral health threats! (more…)
Primary teeth, also known as baby teeth, tend to fall out on their own, while the remaining ones guide permanent teeth into place. But do these teeth ever need to be extracted by the dentist? Sometimes, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist may actually need to remove a tooth completely to help preserve the health of your child’s smile.
When your child has tooth decay, then we may create a metal-free and lifelike filling to offer relief. But what if your child has an infected tooth? To prevent pain and tooth loss, we may recommend a root canal alternative that is perfect for kids. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about our pulpotomy treatment.
When children have oral health issues too severe to be treated with a dental filling, we may suggest treatment with a stainless-steel crown, or a lifelike zirconia one. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about how these restorations benefit little smiles, and the steps we take to create and place them.
. We can confirm that they are enjoying a normal development, or identify issues that might require treatment. This can mean recognizing early warning signs of malocclusion, or identifying other problems that should be addressed. (more…)
Tooth decay often starts minor, unnoticed until the later stages cause painful aches and tooth sensitivity. To prevent cavities from becoming infections and leading to premature tooth loss in your child’s smile, you should talk to your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist. In today’s blog, we will explain when a child needs a dental filling.
What kid doesn’t love summer break? However, their newfound freedom also means more snacking, and less frequent brushing and flossing. Which makes summer a great time to schedule a checkup for your children, and to make sure your kids are taking good care of their smiles, even on their time off! In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist looks at why checkups during the summer are recommended!