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Halloween is around the corner, and with trick or treating up in the air, many families will be struggling to find something fun to do instead. Fortunately, each week we take time to cover fun events happening in our community! In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist is taking a break from our usual dental topics to cover four upcoming area events that offer a socially-distant or virtual spooky time for families!
For many adults, routine dental checkup and cleaning appointments seem like second nature. Few people can remember a time when they didn’t visit the dentist on a regular basis. However, there was such a time, and for children who haven’t grown accustomed to it, visits to the dentist’s office can seem completely out of the ordinary. Today, we explain what to expect during your child’s dental checkup and cleaning appointment, including the steps we may take if your child’s exam reveals signs of trouble. (more…)
Once again, we’re going to use our Friday blog to focus on fun virtual events you and your children can enjoy from the comfort and safety of your own home! From museum exhibits to unique educational opportunities, there is plenty here for kids of all ages to enjoy. We would also like to remind our Dallas, TX, families that now is a great time to schedule a visit for a checkup and cleaning, since the hectic holiday season is still at least a month a way!
Dental emergencies aren’t age-specific, and many of the same problems that might unexpectedly affect your oral health might also become problems for children. Fortunately, addressing your child’s dental emergency isn’t necessarily more complicated. Depending on the specific concern, we can personalize the right emergency dental treatment to help alleviate their discomfort and restore their healthy smiles. Today, we examine a few common types of treatments that can address many of the kinds of emergencies children might experience. (more…)
When you child complains of a toothache, or exhibits other signs of a concern with their teeth, it isn’t easy to diagnose the cause of it on your own. Therefore, it can be difficult or impossible to help your child find any lasting relief from their discomfort, much less prevent it from returning and progressing. For many children, the cause of a toothache is the formation of a cavity, which is a product of tooth decay developing in their natural tooth structure. Today, we examine what a cavity could mean for your child, and how a tooth filling can help alleviate their toothache and save their remaining tooth structure. (more…)
Each Friday we like to shift our focus from oral hygiene and children’s dentistry, to our community. We know that staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic means limiting in-door gatherings of ten or more people. However, these steps often mean limiting what events and activities your family can enjoy! To help, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist likes to create a weekly list of virtual and socially-distanced events taking place in the DFW area.
In many ways, children react to toothaches the same way adults often do. If the pain isn’t severe, they may try to ignore it for as long as possible. Unfortunately, this can give the problem that’s causing the tooth to hurt enough time to lead to more serious trouble for your child’s oral health. With enough time, even seemingly minor problems can become much more severe, leading to the need for more extensive treatment in order to restore your child’s good oral health. (more…)
There are several reasons why consistently clean teeth are the basis of a continuously healthy smile. One of these is your child’s need for consistently strong and healthy tooth enamel. This highly mineralized layer is the outer layer of your child’s healthy, natural teeth. When it’s healthy, it’s resilient enough to repel most oral bacteria and the harmful substances they create. When it’s compromised, however, this can lead to several concerns with the health and integrity of your child’s teeth, including the development of tooth decay and a cavity. (more…)
Every Friday we take a little break from discussing children’s dentistry to talk about our community! We want you and your family to know all about the fun events and activities that are happening virtually, so you can enjoy them from the comfort (and safety) of your own home. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist will look at three upcoming events.
The majority of the time, protecting your child’s oral health means doing all you can to help them prevent common dental concerns, like cavities. By teaching them good dental hygiene and bringing them to the dentist for routine checkups and cleanings, you can do a lot to help them protect their smiles. However, there’s no guarantee that your child will never experience a cavity, and if they do, then safeguarding their oral health and development will mean treating your child’s cavity as soon as possible. (more…)