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…
At Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, we have several options to fix broken or decayed teeth. One of the most common restorations, even in pediatric dentistry, is a dental crown. Dental crowns are sometimes called caps, because they fit over the part of the tooth like a cap over your head.…
Thumb-sucking is fairly normal in many young children, and it’s something we often see at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX. Most kids outgrow it, but it takes longer for some. Prolonged thumb sucking can cause future dental problems. Open Bite: An open bite happens when the front teeth in the lower…
This post from Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX focuses on dental sealants, a preventative treatment used to help prevent cavities in children. Dental sealants are a thin coat of clear resin that is applied to the biting surfaces of teeth, usually the rear molars. The back teeth are more prone to…
When parents try to limit sugar in children’s diets, they often turn to sugar substitutes. There are a lot of sweetening options out there, and in this post, Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX shares some thoughts on them. Stevia, NutraSweet, Splenda, Equal, Sweet’N Low, Xylitol, and Sorbitol are some of the…
Baby teeth and adult teeth are very different. One of the roles of baby teeth is to pave the way for permanent adult teeth. In this post from Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, we’ll share some baby teeth basics. Baby teeth usually come in around six to twelve months, but can…
Many parents wonder when the time is right for their child to see us at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX for the first time. The American Dental Association recommends that kids visit the dentist around their first birthday, a little earlier than some parents might guess. Early visits help to ensure…
Children’s dental experts generally recommend that parents brush their kids’ teeth until they’re around seven years old. That’s about the time most kids begin to assert their independence, so it’s a good time for them to take over. But sometimes kids get stubborn about brushing. Then what? Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere…
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…