A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Dental Habits
PARENTING CAN BE such a wild time that you might struggle to find a moment to brush your own teeth, let alone brush theirs and…
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PARENTING CAN BE such a wild time that you might struggle to find a moment to brush your own teeth, let alone brush theirs and…
Sometimes a pacifier is the only thing that can calm a cranky baby. Parents tend to think of them as harmless, and as an easy way to pacify an infant. At Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, we share some thoughts about pacifiers. The American Academy of Pediatrics says pacifiers don’t cause…
THERE WON’T BE a pop-quiz later, but we still want our patients to be familiar with the anatomy of their teeth…
Losing baby teeth is a rite of passage for children: tangible evidence of getting older, plus a little profit if the tooth fairy pays a visit. At Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, we have some thoughts on losing baby teeth. Sometimes things don’t go as expected. The loose tooth won’t come…
NOT MUCH WAS understood in Medieval England about cavities or gum disease, but they…
Good dental care habits are as important for kids as they are for grownups. That means daily brushing and flossing and regular trips to the dentist. At Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, we welcome young patients. Your little ones should see the dentist for that very first checkup no later than…
SOME OF US remember the soreness and discomfort of our incoming adult molars, not to mention…
SLEEP APNEA AFFECTS over 18 million adults and up to 20% of habitually snoring children in the United States alone. Sleep apnea is a…
Most kids enjoy playing sports, but in addition to playing fair and square, they must also play it safe. That’s why Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX is taking time to remind parents what they can do to protect their active children’s smiles. Whether they like soccer or baseball or riding a…
There are no exact numbers, but it’s estimated that every single year, three million kids have one or more of their teeth knocked out while playing sports. Some of them end up at here, at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, for treatment. Most kids love playing sports, and that’s a good…