In this post from Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, we’re going to discuss mouthwash. Many people use mouthwash to freshen their breath and help prevent tooth decay. While some mouthwash has cavity-fighting additives, it should never be considered a substitute for brushing your teeth. Good dental health is centered on regular…
What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and a tossed salad? A cholesterol test that shows your arteries are looking good? If you pictured a white, healthy smile free of cavities, Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX salutes you. Essential…
Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems there is. Are you doing everything you can to prevent it? In this post from Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX we have some practical ideas that can help. Avoid Refined Sugar This one is probably obvious, but avoiding sugar should be…
This message from Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX is for anyone who is finding it difficult to improve their dental health. We urge you to keep working at it and assure you that we’re here to help! Keep Trying To Floss Many people are good about brushing their teeth, but sometimes…
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…
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.…
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…