The thought of your child needing dental fillings can be intimidating, but with the right information and preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Here we will discuss what you need to know about pediatric dental fillings and how they can help maintain your child’s dental health. When Are Fillings Necessary? Fillings are necessary when a…
As parents, we want our children to enjoy life and everything that comes along with it. This includes eating their favorite foods and having their favorite drinks. However, at Smile Center for Kids, we know that some of these favorites are terrible for their dental health. One of the biggest culprits of this is soda.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
