A Few Tips to Prevent Toothaches

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For some children, a nagging toothache can be just a nuisance, or it can cause severe discomfort that interrupts their ability to concentrate or go about their day. In many cases, a pain reliever or dental analgesic might offer some temporary relief. However, the toothache is likely to persist until you bring your child to the dentist for a thorough examination at our Dallas, TX, office to determine why it aches in the first place. Before then, however, you can give your child a better chance at avoiding toothaches by following these few tips. (more…)

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No, You Don’t Have To Pass Dental Anxiety On To Your Kids

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Are you extra anxious when it comes to bringing your kids in for dental care (more than you usually are about dentistry) because you’re worried about them picking up on your dental anxiety? Trust us when we say that you’re not the first parent to go through this. Perhaps coming in to our practice causes you to feel quite uneasy! Maybe your main concern is that your child is going to ask you question and you’re accidentally going to respond in the wrong way. Whatever the case, our Dallas, TX team reassures you: You don’t have to pass anxiety on to your kids. How to avoid it? Well, let us help.

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Making Brushing And Flossing Time Less Traumatic!

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You’re likely well aware that you’re not the only parent out there who has experienced at least one dental hygiene session that you can only describe as traumatic. Sometimes, emotions run high during a single session and you wish brushing and flossing could be an easier experience. In other cases, you notice the problem continues session after session and your kiddo isn’t responding well to the idea of dental care. What might be going on, you wonder? Take our Dallas, TX team’s advice into consideration and you may have your answer.

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Prevention For Little Ones: It Yields Wonderful Things In The Future

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There may be a part of you that occasionally wonders if the effort it takes to go through preventive dental care at home with your little ones, twice a day, every single day (in addition to professional visits to our Dallas, TX practice) are actually that impactful. Can’t you just wait a while, you ask, like until they’re teenagers? While that might sound very enticing in the moment, the fact is that prevention yields some pretty exceptional benefits for the future of your kids’ smiles. Think them through the next time you feel like throwing in the towel and your sense of accomplishment might instead convince you to give yourself a quick pat on the back!

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Scheduling Dental Checkups: Easy Ways To Remember

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It’s not that you don’t care about scheduling dental checkups for your kids or that you even feel hesitant. It’s just that you have billions of things going on every day and like a bunch of other details, checkups are sometimes something that go unnoticed for a while. Not to worry, we completely understand! Our Dallas, TX practice is so very happy to offer a little extra support to parents by suggesting some easy ways to keep up with scheduling necessary preventive care! We look forward to hearing from you (and seeing you) very soon.

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Dino Fest 2018

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Are dinosaurs a pretty big deal in your home? Do you happen to also really enjoy heading to the Perot for educational and extremely fun family outings? Well then. Don’t forget to prepare for the upcoming Dino Fest 2018 during the very beginning of September!

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Dental Care: Simple, Positive Affirmations To Help Kids Feel Good!

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Rest assured, our Dallas, TX team understands that when you’ve spent a lot of time trying to explain to a young child (or a teenager!) about why dental hygiene is so important, it can really take a lot out of you. However, when you give yourself time to rest and recover from what can feel like a battle and you reflect on the fact that your children do brush and floss (even if all does not always go extremely smoothly), you feel much better. You think about the many times you don’t have to go into explain-mode or find yourself suddenly debating the benefits of toothpaste! It is during these lovelier moments when offering your children positive reinforcement for a job well done can provide some serious momentum. Kind words promote happy feelings that give your children the encouragement they love (and that will help them build solid habits over time). Consider some easy yet powerful statements to remember to use when the moment arises!

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3 Things To Try To Avoid (So You Enjoy Visits)

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It’s possible that your child has absolutely no qualms whatsoever about coming in for a dental checkup with us, which is absolutely wonderful! However, we often notice that it’s sometimes Mom or Dad who isn’t having a very relaxing experience. We know that bringing your child in for pediatric dental care at our Dallas, TX practice can be something that puts you a bit on edge. You want your child to feel good all the time but if you have had not-so-lovely personal experiences with dentistry, this can make visits a little rough on you! Let us help you feel better, so the whole family shows up and leaves smiling.

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filed under: Children's Dental Services, Family Dentistry