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Happen to have kids who love sushi? If so, you are in luck! The upcoming Sushi Camp For Kids event might possibly be the most creative and exciting of the summer. Check out the details and mark your calendars, so your children finally get the chance to play with their food!
When it comes to keeping all of the details of everything in your life and your children’s lives accounted for and organized, the challenge can often feel a little intense! The good news is that we can offer you a streamlined way to keep up with the most important details of your child’s dental care (and yours too). By keeping three significant things stored in your phone (don’t worry, it’s easy to do), you will discover that you can take a deep breath, let out a sigh of relief, and focus on the rest of your day.
We know that your life is a busy one and that checking every last task off of your list means you have to push certain chores up to the top of that list, while others fail to register as priorities. When it comes to scheduling a dental filling for your child’s tooth decay, we urge you to ensure this event holds the number one spot on your daily schedule until it’s complete! Why is it so important to treat decay immediately, you wonder? Consider some compelling reasons to act quickly, so you may protect your little one’s smile.
Do you find yourself tossing a juice box into your child’s lunch, wondering if it’s a safe choice for your son or daughter? Have you begun feeling lately like everything you think you know about oral health and what’s really safe for growing smiles seems to be a bit mixed up? Not to worry! This can become very confusing, particularly when you hear different things all the time. To help you get your details straight regarding drink choices for the upcoming school year, we invite you to check out a brief yet educational quiz!
Do your kids love going to the museum? Like a lot of kids, do they become overjoyed by the idea of a sleepover at the museum? If so, then this is sure to be something you’ll be talking about for years to come. Explore the Perot Museum by signing up for the next Snore And Explore Sleepover event!
Do your little ones get the sniffles, the sneezing, and the itchy, watery eyes during allergy season? Or throughout the year (this is Texas, after all)? If so, you may recognize the usual symptoms and problems associated with allergies. However, it’s easy to overlook the fact that they can also have some effect on your children’s oral health. To be sure you’re looking out for common changes with your kids’ smiles (and to help you avoid worrying that something serious might be going on), we suggest learning a bit more about how high pollen counts can have a wider impact than you realize.
We’ve been doing our best to keep you feeling prepared and on top of things this summer, so your kids’ smiles are all ready for a new school year by the time that first bell rings and class is in session! However, we know that time flies, summers can get busy, and you might wake up one morning, wondering where on earth the vacation went and how to optimize the time you have left. Not to worry, we are experts in all things children’s dental care related! Make your way through our checklist of reminders, so you get to the finish line with a smile on your face.
Are you a busy parent looking for a dental practice for your child? We know that the initial process of meeting with a new dental team and getting things set up can feel a bit stressful, which is why we would like to provide you with a helpful Q&A session for new patients. For the details you’re still curious about, please feel free to contact us. In the meantime, we welcome you to our practice and invite you to gather a few helpful details!
Have you ever looked around a yoga studio and thought to yourself that connecting with your breath might be easier and more enjoyable out in nature? If so, say goodbye to the indoors and welcome the outdoors with the upcoming Yoga In Nature Workshop!
A sweet tooth is when you get a hankering or craving for something sweet. Adults get them and so do children. Recent studies show that children may be biologically wired to crave something sweet to gain the energy they need to grow. During growth spurts, children may get a sweet tooth more often. However, with the abundance of candy, sweetened cereal, and junk food, the craving for sweet energy drifts away from natural fruit towards the unhealthy stuff. Processed sugar increases the risk for obesity, diabetes, cavities, and other health problems. Developing healthy habits at a young age can set children up for healthy habits through life.
A habit could be formed where the sweet tooth comes out after a meal. Bodies become conditioned to expect dessert after the savory food. Try serving dessert along side dinner. Keep the portion small, and prevent seconds from happening. Having the piece of chocolate between the chicken and the green beans can start to re-train the brain from the post-meal dessert craving.
Soda is loaded with sugar. Even natural fruit juice can be very sugary. A small glass of juice in the morning is okay if it is balanced out with water for the rest of the day. Save the sugary drinks for special occasions.
Breakfast can be the most sugary meal of the day between pancakes and syrup, sweet cereal, or flavored yogurt. Being mindful of labels can help. Incorporate more eggs and savory elements into breakfast. Throughout the day, check the labels on everything and find more natural alternatives. You would be surprised how much added sugar could be in bread or peanut butter.
On the special occasions with the special treats, remember to drink lots of water. Water will help the mouth to produce saliva to rinse harmful bacteria away. Brushing and flossing twice a day is super important to prevention, as well as regular visits to the dentist.
Dr. Marr can help protect your child’s teeth even from a sugar tooth. Schedule a visit to Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda in Dallas, TX, by calling 214-321-4880. We proudly welcome patients from Dallas, TX, and all surrounding communities, including Casa Linda, Lakewood, Lake Highlands, Forest Hills, East Dallas, Mesquite, Garland, Richardson, and more.