Smart Nutrition for Healthy Smiles

kids apples healthy smilesWhen it comes to your child’s dental health, one of the most impactful factors is the food and drinks they consume. As parents, we all want our children to have sparkling smiles and healthy teeth, but achieving this goal goes beyond regular dental check-ups. It involves making informed choices about what our kids eat and drink, and teaching them how to make those choices for themselves, too. In this blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist explains the crucial role that a nutritious diet plays in maintaining a healthy smile and provides tips on making the best choices for your little one. (more…)

A Treatment For Your Child’s Toothache

Dallas, TX, Pulpotomy

Seeing your child in pain can break your heart! If your little one complains of a toothache, call your dentist right away. We can take an X-ray of the problem tooth to determine if the pain is a sign of a dangerous infection. Without treatment, bacterial deposits can break away from your child’s inner tooth chamber and spread throughout their bloodstream. By performing endodontic therapy, we can access the chamber, clear all decaying material, and restore their smile. Because this procedure permanently alters the surface of their tooth, we may place a crown to restore the strength of their bite as well. A pulpotomy provides an alternative to root canal treatment that leaves the healthy portion of the pulp in tact. By cleaning out all infected material, your child’s inflammatory response subsides, lessening pressure on sensitive dental nerves.

At your Dallas, TX, pediatric dental office, we are standing by to help your little one in their time of need. Tooth infections should be seen right away to prevent bacteria from entering their bloodstream. By making an emergency visit, we can determine the nature of their pain and help get it under control.

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Protecting Kids From Halloween Cavities

dallas halloween cavities

In less than two weeks your kids will be hitting the streets to trick or treat, picking up tons of sugary and sticky candies that could increase the risk of painful tooth decay. Our team wants them to enjoy this spooky holiday, but we also want to make sure they’re teeth are being protected! In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about safeguarding little smiles against Halloween cavities. With the right steps, your kids can have fun and enjoy sweets in moderation, so they remain free of tooth decay in the weeks and months to come.

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