The importance of early dental care is often overlooked when it comes to children. At Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere, TX, we understand the importance of teaching our young patients about proper oral hygiene and how to take care of their teeth from a young age. That’s why we offer a full…
Regular 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…
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…
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…
This New Year’s Eve, families all over the world will be gathering together to watch the ball drop. Parents will be jotting down resolutions left and right, ranging from the achievable to the borderline impossible. But what about your kids? Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX has an idea! It’s the perfect…
At Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, we don’t like providing the reality check; especially around the holidays. if you have kids, you want everyone in your family to think positively and enjoy their time, and that’s well and good. But we would be an ineffective dental team if we didn’t remind…
Tooth decay is far too common in young people. Despite everyone’s best efforts, we still see too much of it at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX. Brushing may not be enough. Sometimes parents think that baby teeth aren’t all that important, since they’ll eventually fall out and be replaced by adult…
At Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, we promote preventative dental care by developing decay prevention plans and helping our patients establish and preserve proper dental practices. If today’s kids can avoid tooth decay, it will benefit them more than you may realize. A healthy mouth equals better overall health and well-being.…
Most parents know the basics of children’s dental health: brush regularly, reduce sugar intake, limit snacking, and get enough calcium and Vitamin D. At Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, we recommend three additional tools for preventing cavities in youngsters: Sealants: Dental sealants are applied to the chewing surfaces of the molars,…
This message from Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX is for new parents, or couples planning for children sometime in the future. The statistics on early childhood tooth decay are sobering. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 42% of U.S. children between 2 and 11 years old have…