Attention Parents: Follow These Teeth Tips
PARENTS CAN DO a few different things to give their kids’ smiles a healthy…
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Your Child’s Dental Health Check-Up
For most people, it’s best to have a dental checkup every six months. That applies to adults and children alike. In some cases, however, we want to see a patient more often, at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX. If your child has an increased risk for dental problems, we advise you…
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How Do Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities?
AS A PARENT, maybe you spend a lot of your time worrying about whether your child’s teeth will develop cavities. Obviously, it’s…
DetailsWhen Should I Transition My Teen To A General Dentist?
Kids grow up. Every parent knows that, and knows the mixed feelings that come with it. When they’re toddlers we take them to a pediatric dentist, like those at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX. How do we know when the time has come to transition to a general dental practice? Generally…
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How Do We Find the Right Toothpaste?
THERE ARE SO many choices of toothpaste in our grocery stores. With an…
DetailsToddler With A Toothache
When your little one complains of mouth pain, you want to relieve it as soon as possible. Remember us at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, where we offer complete pediatric dentistry. There are many possible causes of children’s tooth pain. Tooth decay Emerging teeth Chipped or cracked tooth Mouth sore or…
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Weird Dental History Highlight: “Tooth Worms”
PEOPLE HAVE BEEN getting cavities as long as there have been people, and people before modern dentistry had some strange theories…
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Your Prescriptions and Your Oral Health
MOST MEDICATIONS come with a list of possible side effects, including side effects that impact oral health. These side…
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When Brushing Is A Battle
Good dental hygiene should start early in life. When kids are really small, it’s up to parents to make sure their teeth are brushed at least once a day. As they get older and assert their independence, daily brushing can be more difficult. At Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, we have…
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When Is Thumbsucking a Problem?
A PACIFIER OR THUMB/finger-sucking habit that lasts beyond the toddler years can have a negative impact on a child’s…
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