Gum Changes And Why You Should Never Ignore Them

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Seeing a quick flash of your child’s smile and recognizing that something has changed with your kiddo’s gums can be a bit shocking. It can also leave you feeling unsure about how to proceed. Should you just monitor the situation, continuing with daily dental care, as you see whether things get better or stay the same (or worsen)? Or, is this one of those moments when you should call our Dallas, TX team to set up a dental checkup just to be on the safe side? Of course, we suggest the latter. Remember that any shift in the appearance of your child’s gums could mean a gum health issue and is always worth investigating. Come in for care soon!

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filed under: Family Dentistry, Gum Disease

Signs There’s A Cavity Brewing! 

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Of course, you keep up with your dental checkups and cleanings with us! Generally speaking, when you’re on track with the professional part of your dental care with our Dallas, TX practice and you and your child are on track at home with dental hygiene, oral health remains on track, too! However, when bacteria make their way into a tiny groove, they can still cause a cavity. Though it’s not likely, the possibility of it means it’s nice to have some idea of what to expect, so you know to call us if signs of possible tooth decay begin to show up. Learn more (and remember, whether it’s decay or otherwise, we are here to fix it!).

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filed under: Cavities/Tooth Decay

We’re So Honored: The D Magazine 2019 Best Dentist Distinction! 

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Did you know that each year, D Magazine announces Best Dentist distinctions in our Dallas, TX community? We are beyond pleased to announce that we have been selected as a best dentist for 2019 (an honor we are also very proud to have held for 2018 and 2017, as well!). Curious about how this works? Well, in short, approximately 3,000 dentists in our area are polled and recommend peers in their unique area of dental care. With that said, we are so appreciative of the other individuals in our community that practice dentistry, the individuals who have taken the time to recognize us, and of course, to our patients for becoming a part of our dental family! We appreciate your support!

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filed under: Children's Dental Services, Family Dentistry

Helping You And Your Kiddo Floss With Ease!

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Remember that flossing, of course, is something that you and your child should be doing every single day in order to maintain your best oral health. With that said, you may find yourself feeling stuck between a rock and a hard place when this part of dental hygiene isn’t going so well. You could just give up altogether. However, you’re not sure what to do about the challenges that are making what should be a simple means of smile protection very difficult. Not to worry! Our Dallas, TX pediatric dental team is ready to help you make flossing time fun and easy!

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filed under: Good Hygiene

Baby Tooth Removal: Extremely Important Reminders

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Of course, you probably always imagined the exciting experience of looking on, as your child’s baby teeth fell out one by one and that is probably what you’ll end up getting to do! With that said, however, it is always possible for the unexpected to show up. Perhaps your child ends up with an accidentally damaged baby tooth. Maybe a loose tooth is loose for a very long time but just doesn’t fall out! In such cases, your kiddo may require baby tooth removal! Today, our Dallas, TX team offers you some extremely important reminders that will provide you with some very necessary insight to keep in mind, should you need it!

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filed under: Children's Dental Services, Preventive Treatments

August Dollar Days: Dallas Arboretum

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The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden! What’s not to love? The beautiful, breathtaking gardens? The educational exhibits? The family-friendly events? Perhaps the fact that the cost of admission sometimes keeps you from visiting quite as often as you’d like. Good news for our Dallas, TX community: It’s August, which means August Dollar Days at the arboretum! Get your fill of all things botanical and soak up the summer sunshine before the month is through!

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filed under: Community Events

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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filed under: Children's Dental Services, Preventive Treatments

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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filed under: Community Events

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