Back To Basics: Teenage Smile Care

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If you have spent any time at all feeling challenged, overwhelmed, or frazzled in regard to your teenager’s smile care, we remind you: This is very normal! When they were little bitty, you brushed for them. Then, you brushed and flossed with them. Then, your kids became a bit more independent and you could work with them based on an incentive system that worked quite well! However, when the age of teenage-dom hits, things change. Your kiddos have lots of ideas about everything, including dental care. You have lots of worries about their oral health! The result? You just might need to hit the reset button and get back to basics with our Dallas, TX team’s reminders, so you can remember: It’s all about focusing on the essentials!

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filed under: Children's Dental Services, Family Dentistry

3 Flossing Reminders That Can Really Help!

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When we mention the fact that we would like to review a few flossing reminders to make dental hygiene easier for you and your kiddos, this may sound like music to your ears. You know, of course, that your children need to floss (and that adults need to floss, too). You are already aware that flossing should be thorough and should take place once daily. However, in some cases, it’s not always that easy. It makes it tempting to let your kiddos skip a session every now and then, to get creative with other methods, and more. Good news: Our Dallas, TX team has some help on the way to clear up any confusion and to make this sometimes challenging part of smile protection simpler and more effective!

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filed under: Good Hygiene, Tips/Advice

Asking Questions: An Easy Way To Talk About Smile Care With Kids

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When you find yourself saying every morning, “Go brush your teeth!” and every evening, “Go brush your teeth, please!” and at some point each day, “Remember to floss!” you may feel like a broken record. You may also wonder if your kids would bother caring for their smiles without your prompt and consistent reminders. One way to consider approaching speaking with your kids about their smiles, in regard to preventive care and more, is by asking questions. Learn more about what our Dallas, TX team means and you may find that this helps you hand over a bit of responsibility to your kiddos, while communication becomes easier!

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filed under: Family Dentistry, Preventive Treatments

Crybaby Matinee At The Angelika Film Center

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Do you ever miss going to the movies but because you have a baby who may burst into quite the wailing cry at any moment, you’ve realized you may have to wait a while before a movie theater is an option again? Think again! If you haven’t heard of the Crybaby Matinee, this might be a true game changer. Welcome your moviegoer enthusiasm back, as you prepare for this special Dallas, TX area program!

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Your Kiddos’ Grins: How To Avoid Frantic Feelings On Valentine’s Day

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Yep, we know it: Valentine’s Day will be here shortly, which means just about everyone is going to be indulging their sweet tooths and going full-force into what you may only be able to think of as a sugary oblivion. When you have kids, of course, any feelings of being overwhelmed by this potential oral health disaster only multiplies because it can certainly get in the way of your usual plans for keeping your kids’ smiles on track. The good news? You can choose to delight in the fun instead of fueling the frantic feelings that show up. The even better news? Our Dallas, TX team can help you with that!

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filed under: Cavities/Tooth Decay, Tips/Advice

3 Reasons To Get Serious About Gingivitis

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You have heard us talk with you about gingivitis before, how to prevent it, and the fact that gum disease can damage your child’s oral health. For a quick review, our Dallas, TX team explains that this is the first step of periodontal disease that includes inflammation. Can it be prevented, you ask? Of course! Can it be treated it if develops? Yes! However, we remind you that it’s also an oral illness that can quickly develop and remain overlooked, which can yield serious side effects! So, with that said, let’s talk about locking in an excellent preventive approach (and the details associated with why doing so is so significant).

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filed under: Good Hygiene, Gum Disease

Ways To Enjoy National Children’s Dental Health Month 2019

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Every February, we remind you that not only are you looking forward to a loved-filled Valentine’s day but you also get to spend the entire month enjoying National Children’s Dental Health Month! While celebrating on the fourteenth may be something that comes effortlessly, you may realize that celebrating this smile-health-related observance is not necessarily something you’re sure how to do. Not to worry! You’ve got our Dallas, TX pediatric dental team to offer you up some easy ways to ensure you’re making the most of what this month has to offer.

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filed under: Children's Dental Services, Family Dentistry

Groundhog Day Celebration At The Dallas Arboretum

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Are your kiddos excited about Groundhog Day? Are you itching to find out what the groundhog is going to let us know this year because you are definitely ready for winter to be over? If you happen to find February 2nd to be a fun-filled way to celebrate the transition of winter to spring (whether it’s sooner or later), then you and your kids can expect a super-enjoyable time at the upcoming Groundhog Day Celebration at the Dallas Arboretum!

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Our Practice: Reminding You Who Is Welcome

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You are well aware when you read our practice name that we are a pediatric dental practice in Dallas, TX. However, that may not completely satisfy your need for an answer. You may wonder who is included when it comes to pediatric dental care. Will this allow you to bring your kids in, no matter their ages? Are there cut-offs? Are you welcome to come on in during your kids visits? Get quick answers to these inquiries straight from our team (And remember this quick hint: Everyone is welcome!).

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

Instead Of Worrying: Stick With What You Can Control

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Our Dallas, TX pediatric dental care team talks quite frequently about understanding your feeling as a parent. You want to do all of the things you can think of to do so that you feel sure you’ve given your child every opportunity to avoid problems, including in regard to dental care. You wonder, have you provided the best care at home? Have you done the right things in regard to professional care? Then, of course, the “what if” questions set in, such as, “What if my child gets a cavity?” and similar thoughts. We know that it’s easy to fall into worrying when you cannot control every last detail. As a result, we encourage you to instead focus on what you can control for a happier experience!

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filed under: Children's Dental Services, Family Dentistry