How To Help Your Child with Flossing (and Why!)

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When families think about oral care, chances are “brushing” is the first thing to come to mind. Brushing is a vital part of any home care routine. And flossing daily is another important part of tooth care, yet most children (and some adults!) find it to be harder to remember, and to carry out properly. Helping little hands manipulate dental floss can take some time, but your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist knows all about tooth care for babies and children, and can assure you flossing is too important to overlook. (more…)

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Calm Dental Visits: We Can Help

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Even anticipated experiences can cause overload to the emotions of a small child. There are hundreds of videos of children having meltdowns, even at pleasant experiences. While you might think a child at a dental office would be the most unhappy visit ever, when you see a pediatric dentist in Dallas TX, you are getting the friendly and experienced staff and the calm environment that can reduce the fear of dental visits, and help establish a lifelong habit of smile care that will benefit your child. (more…)

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Socially-Distant Community Events In Dallas

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Each Friday we take a little break from our usual oral health topics to focus on our community. In light of the pandemic continuing to pose a danger to our community, we are recommending events that can be enjoyed either virtually or socially distant in Dallas, TX. In addition, we want to remind you again that you can schedule a visit soon to see our team, so your child receives treatment before your 2020 dental insurance benefits expire!

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How a Dental Crown Can Protect Tiny Smiles

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Emphasizing the importance in keeping up with oral health and hygiene from a young age is an excellent step toward acquiring a beautiful, lifelong smile. While children’s teeth are growing and developing, procedures such as sealants and fluoride treatments may be utilized to give an extra boost in strength. When cavities and worse arise, however, even greater preventive measures may be pursued. At Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda in Dallas, TX, we aim to prioritize your little one’s smile by helping establish great oral health habits and protections from a young age, including the utilization of a crown.

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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Child’s Dental Checkup

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As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, most families find themselves uncertain of the future. Some families are choosing to quarantine and only leave the house if it is absolutely necessary, while others are carrying on with their regular busy schedules and practicing social distancing. While you may think that regular brushing and flossing at home are enough to prevent your child from acquiring cavities, attending regular checkups and cleanings are necessary to maintaining a healthy smile. At Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda in Dallas, TX, we aim to provide quality dental care for your little one’s grin through regularly-scheduled examinations and cleanings.

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Treatments To Give Your Child’s Smile A Boost Of Strength

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Practicing excellent oral health habits at home such as regularly flossing and brushing is a great way to get children excited about their oral health as well as maintenance. Younger smiles need great attention, from being conscious about sugar and soda intake to being on top of hygiene. With this in mind, however, there are methods to giving your little one’s smile an added boost of protection, such as with a dental crown or other procedure. The team at Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda in Dallas, TX prioritizes your child’s grin, and offers treatments to help give their beam a boost of strength.

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Holiday Events Your Family Can Enjoy Virtually

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Friday is here! To celebrate, why not check out our list of fun virtual events your family can enjoy online! We have events happening this weekend and throughout November and December that you and your family can view from the safety of your own home. Remember, now is also a great time to schedule your child’s the last checkup and cleaning of 2020 with your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist, before the holiday season gets too hectic!

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