Babies usually get their first tooth between six months of age, and the time of their first birthday. This is a major milestone in their development. For one thing, it’s time to bring them in to Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX for their very first dental checkup. New parents are sometimes…
Choosing a toothbrush for your child may not sound like a very critical issue, but it’s more important than you might think. With that in mind, Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX has some suggestions. The most important consideration is probably that your youngster likes the toothbrush. That makes it far more…
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in the United States. It doesn’t often appear in children, but it can. That’s why the team at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX stresses good dental health, with regular checkups and proper dental hygiene, starting at an early age. We recommend a…
This post from Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX focuses on baby teeth. New parents sometimes wonder: why take care of them when they’re just going to fall out and go to the tooth fairy? It’s a good question with an even better answer. Parents should never feel like they are wasting…
This message from Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX is about fluoride, and its role in dental health. Fluoride is a mineral that helps teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water, and is added to many toothpastes. This key mineral plays a crucial role in children’s dental health.…
Soft drinks, soda, pop. No matter what you call it, it has been the beverage of choice for generations of kids. No one has ever confused it with healthy beverages, and in this post from Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, we’ll give you another reason to avoid this ubiquitous drink. For…
Is it a battle to get your child to brush their teeth? Here’s an idea from the team at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX: an electric toothbrush. If used correctly, an electric toothbrush cleans teeth as well as a manual brush. Both brushes remove food fragments. This, in turn, prevents tooth…
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…
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…
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…