If your gums bleed when you floss your teeth, should you drop flossing from your dental health routine? We’re asked about this from time to time at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX. Our answer is short and right to the point: “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to…
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EATING DISORDERS ARE incredibly dangerous, sometimes life-threatening mental conditions. The first…
DetailsRegular brushing and flossing are essential in preventing tooth decay. But another valuable tool are dental sealants, available at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX. Dental sealants are a thin layer of plastic painted onto the chewing surfaces of the molars. Applying them is completely painless, and once they’re on they can…
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THE REASON DAILY brushing and flossing are so important for keeping harmful oral…
DetailsFun Floss Facts Flossing is one of the best things you can do to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Doing it is simple enough, but, as with most things, there is usually room for improvement. At Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, we think trying out different types of floss is…
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IT’S COMMON ENOUGH to be tongue-tied in the sense of not being able to get your words out, but a tongue tie is…
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Seeing a baby’s first tooth come in is a major milestone: for the parents, and for the baby, too. With that first tooth come new responsibilities, and in this post from Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX we’ll describe some common myths, along with things you need to know. Myth #1 Baby…
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WOMEN FACE A different set of challenges than men do in caring for their teeth and gums, and they…
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Healthy teeth and gums are important at every stage of life. Unfortunately, tooth decay is widespread in the United States. At Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX we offer pediatric dentistry, and know that with proper care, tooth decay is preventable. Kids should learn proper dental care at an early age. Before…
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IF EVERY BITE of ice cream or every sip of coffee gives your teeth a nasty jolt, then you…
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