As parents or caregivers, it is important to establish good dental care habits in children as early as possible. According to the American Dental Association, children should begin seeing a dentist as soon as their first tooth appears or by their first birthday. Along with regular dental check-ups, it is important to teach children the…
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…
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…
