Protect Those Little Smiles: Trick Or Treating Tips For Parents!

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You already know all about the candies that can pose a potential problem for your kids’ smiles. If it’s super hard, it could crack teeth. If it’s very chewy, it will coat teeth and can dislodge braces. When it comes to selecting treats, rinsing and brushing teeth, and more, you are quickly becoming an expert! However, our Dallas, TX team knows there just might be some other trick-or-treating related details you haven’t quite considered yet, which can lead to oral health damage. Ready to get all geared up to prevent them? Our tips are so easy and will let you breathe a sigh of relief.

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filed under: Family Dentistry, Tips/Advice

Laughing Gas: A Few Things You May Like To Know

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Learning about the dental sedation options you may select for your child’s dental care is something that can cause mixed emotions for you. Of course, it’s a relief to know that you can help your child feel nice and cozy and calm during treatments. On the other hand, there are so many types of sedation and you want to make a wise selection. So, when we suggest laughing gas, also known as nitrous oxide, you will instantly want to know more. What sets it apart? Our Dallas, TX pediatric dental team is happy to elaborate! Have more questions? Let us know.

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filed under: Children's Dental Services, Family Dentistry

Why You Should Definitely Treat That Cavity Before Halloween!

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Does your child have a cavity? Do you keep meaning to call us up to schedule your child’s beautiful white dental filling but you manage to forget about it or put it off because you have so many other things to do? While our Dallas, TX team can absolutely comprehend of a very busy schedule, and we know that you know how important addressing decay is, we do have one time-sensitive suggestion for you to keep in mind: Treat that cavity before Halloween! Wondering why we suggest this? Let’s discuss.

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filed under: Cavities/Tooth Decay, Tips/Advice

Family Hand Washing: 3 Reasons To Start Now!

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You have probably heard us mention before that it’s a good idea to wash your hands before you brush and floss your smile. You have probably thought about this before, though it doesn’t mean you’ve necessarily put it into practice. While this is certainly a wise decision any time of year (and all year long), our Dallas, TX team takes this time (as fall has just begun) to remind you. There are a few very compelling reasons to begin washing your hands as a family before your dental hygiene time together (and potentially afterwards, too!).

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filed under: Good Hygiene, Tips/Advice

Just Remind Yourself: Smile Care Is Simple!

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Helping your little ones keep their smiles safe and healthy might not always seem simple. You have your moments when it’s extremely easy to get through the details. Then, of course, particularly when you’re up against something new to you, the particulars can start to pile up and seem a bit challenging. We remind you in just about every situation to tell yourself: Smile care is simple! Then, even if you’re not sure you completely believe it, ask us for some help. Our Dallas, TX team insists that as you get your child’s oral health plans squared away and you become accustomed to newly developing habits, all will fall into place.

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Smile Time: Easy Tips For Weekend Catch-Up

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During the week, there’s so much going on! By the time Friday rolls around, you may realize you meant to call us to schedule your child’s dental visit, you planned on researching electric toothbrushes but it didn’t happen, or you meant to call us with a question but you totally forgot (while you were doing 10 million other things). Take a breather. This is a common concern for most parents and just about every other adult out there! So, what can you do to play catch-up, so you don’t get stuck in a cycle of accidental procrastination when it comes to your kids’ smile care? Our Dallas, TX team has some suggestions for any weekend you see fit!

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filed under: Children's Dental Services, Family Dentistry

Pumpkin Fest Presented By Calloway’s Nursery

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It’s autumn, which means it is time for pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins! While you might be a bit more excited about all things pumpkin-spice-related at the moment, those kiddos of yours are likely dreaming about the perfect pumpkins they’re going to find at the pumpkin patch this year (and the special way they’ll be decorating them). Good news: The Pumpkin Fest presented by Calloway’s Nursery will make picking a pumpkin into quite the enjoyable outing!

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Helping You Recognize What We’re Checking Up On During Checkups

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Part of you may shrug your shoulders and think, “Okay, I guess we’ll go in for a dental checkup but I’m not really sure why it’s time for another one!” We understand. You’re busy. Your child’s smile looks fine. Nobody is complaining. So, why do you have to come in for a children’s dental exam when it seems like all is perfectly okay? Well, our Dallas, TX team wants you to remember that checkups aren’t all about finding problems. They’re really about preventing them (and doing something about any concerns that have just begun). Let’s help you feel much more enthusiastic about this part of prevention.

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filed under: Children's Dental Services, Preventive Treatments

Your “Why” Questions About Tooth Extractions

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If you have “why” questions about tooth extractions, it is a perfectly reasonable collection of inquiries to end up with. When we tell you that we need to remove your child’s tooth, you wonder an awful lot about a ton of different things. Don’t keep them to yourself. Bring them to our Dallas, TX team’s attention. With as much enthusiasm as we put into keeping your children’s oral health safe, we will give you our attention and explain what’s going on with the upcoming extraction we recommend.

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filed under: Children's Dental Services, Restorations for Kids