The importance of early dental care is often overlooked when it comes to children. At Smile Center for Kids in Sunland and Edgemere, TX, we understand the importance of teaching our young patients about proper oral hygiene and how to take care of their teeth from a young age. That’s why we offer a full…
Have you ever gotten a deal on a used car that turned out to be a lemon? After a couple years of continual repairs, you realized that it ended up costing as much as a new auto would have. And after spending all that money, you still have a a lemon. The same is true…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…