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…
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…
When your little one complains of mouth pain, you want to relieve it as soon as possible. Remember us at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, where we offer complete pediatric dentistry. There are many possible causes of children’s tooth pain. Tooth decay Emerging teeth Chipped or cracked tooth Mouth sore or…
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…