Sick In The Springtime: Helpful Smile Tips

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You may expect colds to crop up during the winter months but during spring? What gives, you ask? The truth is, viruses are prevalent in the spring, too, and they can affect you and your kiddos any time of the year. Add in the fact that pollen counts soar in the Dallas, TX area and springtime allergies are quite common. So, no matter how you slice it, congestion and feeling under the weather is a possibility. Our main concern in reflection of these details? We know you might need some help keeping your kids’ oral health safe when they feel a bit miserable. Consider some tips!

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filed under: Family Dentistry, Tips/Advice

Your Kids’ Smiles: Things That Don’t Need To Embarrass You

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You might find yourself feeling the pangs of embarrassment as you scoop your kiddo up for a visit to our practice. We know, of course, that from your perspective, it’s you as the parent as you guide your child through smile care and everything else! You’re not experiencing parenting as a collective group with all other parents out there. However, from our perspective at our Dallas, TX practice, we are seeing parenting as a bigger picture. We see parents and their children every single day! As a result, we like to remind you individually that though you may really not want to have to come in for a visit, it’s definitely not “just you.”

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filed under: Dental Emergencies, Family Dentistry

Candytopia: In Dallas!

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While we tend to remind you that you should limit the candy you eat on a daily basis (and we will never stop reminding you to rinse then brush after you do so), there’s an upcoming event that is so magical and so very sweet, our Dallas, TX team just has to bring it to your attention: It’s Candytopia and it will be in our community for just a limited time. No, we don’t usually suggest overloading yourself and your kiddos with candy … but you might want to check this out!

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filed under: Community Events

Smile Health Mishaps: Seeing The Silver Lining!

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While it may not feel like it in the moment, our Dallas, TX team reminds you that every dental-related rain cloud has a silver lining! Though it’s quite easy to get caught up in the excitement and upset that may accompany moments in which your child needs urgent care or when you feel disappointed in particular smile health news, we remind you: We offer pediatric dental care for just about anything that comes up! So, when you need us, remember that we are here (and things are going to be just fine!). Just give us a call when you need a visit.

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filed under: Dental Emergencies, General Dentistry

Your Dental Hygiene Checklist: A Through F!

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You brush and floss every day! Your kids do, too. One of the results of this necessary part of your daily life for a healthy smile is the fact that you have to shop for the dental hygiene products everyone needs in order to complete a job well done, each and every time you follow through with your preventive efforts at home! So, though you know the products you need (toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss), you may hit a snag when it comes to the finer details. Our Dallas, TX team knows this and has an easy way to help you remember the specifics!

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filed under: Family Dentistry, Good Hygiene

Why We Support: Vickery Trading Company!

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Source: Vickery Trading Company

If you haven’t heard of Vickery Trading Company, our Dallas, TX practice would love to take just a moment to provide you with a quick introduction! It’s a non-profit that’s near and dear to our hearts, it’s local to our community, and learning more about socially aware businesses is always a good thing!

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filed under: Community Events

When Your Child Is Worried About Fillings

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While you may not love learning that your child needs a dental filling, you understand the reasoning, you know that it will solve a problem, you are aware the results will look just lovely, and you have probably had one before (so you are not afraid of them). However, when your child learns it’s time for a first filling, well, things don’t always go so smoothly. If you have a child who feels worried about an upcoming visit for this simple restoration, our Dallas, TX team has some helpful advice!

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filed under: Cavities/Tooth Decay, Family Dentistry

Helpful Reminders: Affordable Pediatric Dental Care

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We know that when you have kiddos, it can feel like life is getting pretty expensive. As you head into different areas of care, you may find yourself freezing up, wondering if you’re looking at serious expenses or something that will work for your budget. Our Dallas, TX team understands! With that said, we’d love to give you some helpful reminders that can make a significant difference, so keeping up with your child’s dental care both at home and with us is easily affordable.

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filed under: Family Dentistry, Tips/Advice

3 Things To Nip In The Bud ASAP: For Kids And Teens

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Yes, we know, you could probably come up with a list as long as your arm every single day in terms of things your kiddos are starting to do that you think you might need to nip in the bud. However, sometimes you choose to back off, sometimes you need to become a super enforcer of rules, and sometimes you sure wish someone would just tell you exactly what to do. Good news! Today, our Dallas, TX team is pleased to do just that: We have collected a quick bunch of choices you might recognize your kids starting to make that are best quickly stopped before they become bad habits!

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filed under: General Dentistry, Tips/Advice