FAQs From Parents: About Preventive Dental Visits

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You may have scheduled and attended dental appointments for yourself many, many times in your life, none of which managed to cause you any sort of anxiety. However, you may also find that as you’re scheduling your child’s preventive dental visits, you’re suddenly feeling somewhat (or very) nervous, you’re full of questions, and you feel shockingly concerned about nearly everything! First, our Dallas, TX team reminds you to rest easy: This is a very normal reaction. As for the questions you have and the reassurance you need, we’re happy to help. Consider some initial FAQs and bring all other questions in with you to your child’s visit (which will, we assure you, be a wonderful experience!).

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filed under: Children's Dental Services, Preventive Treatments

When The Answer Is: Schedule A Dental Checkup! 

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You might have questions about dental care. Maybe they’re focused on immediate concerns with your child’s smile health. Perhaps they’re centered around more general, long-term questions about how to keep your child’s smile safe. What you will find, of course, is that when you’re home and realize you have questions for our Dallas, TX pediatric dental team, the answer is very often going to be: Schedule a dental checkup with us! Let’s review some of those instances, so you quickly realize when you need something, it’s usually a very smart move to simply come in!

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Family Zoo Adventures: Okapi Forests

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Have you heard of the Family Zoo Adventures at our Dallas, TX community’s Dallas Zoo? If not, then you’ll definitely want a quick rundown: Each monthly session will include a thorough exploration of a particular topic that the entire family will enjoy! Up this month? It’s the Family Zoo Adventures: Okapi Forests. Learn more about what to expect, when you take this very exciting walk on the wild side!

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Answers About Calcium, When Dairy Is Off The Table

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Calcium. You know that you need it and you know your children need it, too. However, when your lifestyle doesn’t include dairy, you may find yourself wondering if you’re going to be able to provide your child with the nutrition necessary for optimal oral health (and how). Maybe your child is lactose intolerant or has a dairy allergy. Perhaps your family follows a plant-based way of eating! While you may have heard varying opinions about your concern, our Dallas, TX team (and certainly your pediatrician) can happily fill you in on the information you need about the ever-important calcium, when dairy is simply off the table!

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filed under: Nutrition, Tips/Advice

Yes, We Care How Your Child’s Smile Looks! 

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Of course, you know very well that our Dallas, TX team feels strongly about helping your child maintain a healthy smile! However, you may wonder: Do we care about the way your child’s smile looks or not? The answer is an easy one! We want your child to have the absolute best dental care experience possible, which means helping your child’s oral health remain a priority, as we also strive to ensure your kiddo’s smile remains vibrant and attractive. After all, a nice smile is a serious confidence builder and helps all patients feel good about the smile care effort they put forth! Consider the steps we take to protect not only the well being but also the brilliance of your child’s grin.

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filed under: Children's Dental Services, Family Dentistry

2nd Annual Back To School Backpack Drive! 

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Time flies when we’re having fun (and helping your kiddos keep their smiles safe)! A year has flown by since our first backpack drive and we are so thrilled to announce the arrival of another! We invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual Back To School Backpack Drive taking place in our Dallas, TX community. While we all prepare to wish a wistful, smile-filled goodbye to summer vacation, as the school year nears (and supply shopping begins), you may wonder how you can help families for whom this time of year is a challenge. The good news? Your contribution to our collaboration with DISD’s Mata Montessori School will make quite an impact. Learn more!

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Your Children’s Smile Care And Your Budget

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As you have likely noticed, having kids means that your budget has changed! Not only are you caring for your own smile but you have lots more teeth to think about and protect! With that said, you might occasionally find yourself worried about costs associated with your children’s smile care, though you know it’s an absolute need. Where to go from here, you wonder? Are you approaching care in such a way that you’re making it as affordable as possible or are you missing a detail? Let our Dallas, TX team help with a bit of relieving advice.

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filed under: Children's Dental Services, Tips/Advice

Pre-Planning For Autumn Smile Care 

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It may feel like autumn is so very far away! After all, it’s still quite hot outside, so thinking about russet-hued leaves, pumpkin carving, and more simply seems like something that it’s far too early to begin considering. However, we remind you that fall of 2019 begins on September 23rd and August is nearly here. The first day of school? It’s nearly here, too! With that said, our Dallas, TX team wants to give you a gentle little nudge to give us a call to set up any autumn visits you need for your child, so you are ahead of the game with your continuing dental care!

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filed under: Children's Dental Services, Family Dentistry

Things You Can Do to Teach Your Child to Avoid Cavities

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Brushing and flossing teeth every day is important. In fact, it’s one of the first lessons we teach children about good dental hygiene, along with visiting the dentist regularly for routine checkups and cleanings. However, successfully preventing cavities often requires more than just good basic hygiene. At our Dallas, TX, children’s dental office, we can help you teach your children to prevent cavities more effectively by offering a few tips on showing them ways to keep their smiles consistently healthy. (more…)

filed under: Cavities/Tooth Decay

Showtime Saturdays at the Galleria

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Are you ready for a slightly offbeat adventure with your kids? Scoop up the little ones, or make a play date with a neighbor or friend, to visit the Dallas Galleria and enjoy musician and entertainer Andy Mason! Andy’s music is family friendly, ear-enticing and lots of fun. Your children will enjoy giggles and lots of happy young smiles in Dallas, TX, while your adult sensibility will catch onto Andy’s positive messages. He’s even been known to sneak in a little educational value, along with the fun. (more…)

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