Most Irving people probably know how a pediatric dentist differs from an orthodontist. Some Carrollton dental patients may even know the unique focus of endodontists. But few Texas residents probably know that the American Dental Association recognizes nine dental specialties. Today’s post looks at the specific disciplines within the fascinating world of dentistry and the…
Dentistry For Children
How To Help Your Toddler Cope With Teething
Early childhood is a time of surprisingly rapid growth. Babies wear newborn-size onesies for about a week. And moms and dads who stock up on little diapers often end up exchanging them for larger sizes. Though it’s largely hidden from view, there are substantial changes going on inside of your toddler’s mouth as well. Between…
Oral Health in Addison TX: When Your Child Won’t Brush
Your child’s baby teeth are just as critical to their health, speech development, and self-esteem as their permanent teeth are. Some parents we meet at The Addison Dentist hold the misconception that the care of primary teeth is secondary to adult teeth since they will eventually fall out. Importance of Brushing The truth is that…
3 Tips From a Family Dentist in Addison TX: Dental Dangers For Toddlers
Welcome new parents! We know that keeping babies and toddlers safe and healthy requires continual effort. You secure them tightly in their car seats, baby-proof your medicine cabinet, and guard the stairway with a gate. You take them to your pediatrician for immunizations, check-ups, and an occasional prescription for an antibiotic. Advice From A Family…
Preventive Dentistry At The Addison Dentist
Categories: Dentistry For Children
Are you a Dallas area parent of young children? Do you want them to develop better oral hygiene habits than you did when you were young? Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many Addison people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another one to…
Infant And Toddler Teeth Q&A
Categories: Dentistry For Children
Today’s post is for new Addison parents. It contains useful information about caring for baby’s and toddler’s teeth. How should I clean my toddler’s teeth? For infants, gently wipe their gums with a piece of gauze or soft cloth. The ADA does not recommend any toothpaste for infants. When your child is three, a pea-sized…
Find A Dentist
Categories: Dentistry For Children, General Dentistry
There are a lot of places to look, but its not always easy to find a dentist in Addison TX. It used to be that you could find a dentist just by walking down to the corner of the street. Like many small towns, there would be a dentist on the corner of ‘north and…
The Addison Dentist Sealants Prevent Cavities For Addison Kids
Categories: Dentistry For Children, Oral Hygiene
Your child’s first dental exam at The Addison Dentist should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check up at our Addison TX office, we will tell you about dental sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of…
Dental Sealants – Another Tool For Cavity Prevention In Addison
Categories: Dentistry For Children, General Dentistry
Dental patients in the Addison TX area know that regular brushing and flossing are essential for optimal oral health. However, the bristles of your toothbrush can’t reach into every small groove and depression in your teeth, especially the really bumpy back teeth. That’s where sealants can be invaluable. Dental sealants are a plastic material that…
Pediatric Dentistry
Categories: Dentistry For Children, General Dentistry
If you have children in the Addison TX area, there is no better time to consider dentistry for kids than right now. The best time to start your Addison TX children on a family dentistry program is when their teeth first appear. This may seem a bit early, however it is a great time to…
