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…
If your gums bleed when you floss your teeth, should you drop flossing from your dental health routine? We’re asked about this from time to time at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX. Our answer is short and right to the point: “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to…
Fun Floss Facts Flossing is one of the best things you can do to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Doing it is simple enough, but, as with most things, there is usually room for improvement. At Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, we think trying out different types of floss is…
Good dental hygiene should start early in life. When kids are really small, it’s up to parents to make sure their teeth are brushed at least once a day. As they get older and assert their independence, daily brushing can be more difficult. At Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, we have…
Benjamin Franklin once said that it’s easier to prevent bad habits than it is to break them, and at Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX, we agree! When it comes to dental health, parents should be sure to teach their kids good dental health habits early in life. If you wait too…
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 dental bonding. Dental bonding can be either cosmetic or restorative, and it can cover inconsistencies and rebuild entire missing portions of a patient’s smile.…
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…
Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere TX serves patients of all ages and provides pediatric dentistry for our youngest patients. Our friendly staff takes special care of our youngest patients to make sure they are comfortable and safe. We Pamper Our Youngest Patients Taking extra time with our young patients is important. We…