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Allen, TX 7501
1998
Caring for a child’s primary teeth not only helps prevent decay and disease that can damage secondary teeth, but early care can also help build good habits that will stick with your child throughout their life. Getting your child to brush and floss his/her teeth...
What are cavities? Cavities form when bacteria feeds on the sugar left behind on your teeth by the food you eat. As they consume these sugars, they make an acid that dissolves your enamel, eventually making the holes known as cavities. Did you know that...
As your child's baby teeth get replaced with permanent teeth, you may notice they look crowded, crooked, or that your child has an overbite or underbite. A number of factors affect your child's smile, including inherited genetics, thumb sucking and pacifier use, poor nutrition, and...
Babies use pacifiers to self-soothe. As they get older and you throw the pacifier away, it is quite common for them to switch to thumb sucking. This is a hard habit to break. While it’s generally not a problem when your child only has baby...
It is a common misconception that children do not need to visit the dentist until their secondary or permanent teeth begin to emerge. It may seem unnecessary to care for teeth that will just fall out, however, caring for primary teeth serves as a foundation...
A common question for parents choosing a dentist for their child is which type of dentist they should choose. “Do I need a Pediatric dentist or can I use my family or general dentist.” Here we look at some of the differences between pediatric dentists...
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[vc_row full_width="stretch_row" full_height="yes" equal_height="yes" parallax="content-moving" parallax_image="307"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="241" img_size="large" onclick="zoom" css_animation="right-to-left"][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text css_animation="left-to-right"]A sealant is a clear or shaded protective plastic coating (resin) that is applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (premolars and molars), as this is where most of the decay...
[vc_row full_width="stretch_row" full_height="yes" equal_height="yes" parallax="content-moving" parallax_image="205"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="246" img_size="large" style="vc_box_rounded" onclick="zoom" css_animation="left-to-right"][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text css_animation="left-to-right"]The AAPD recommends a dental visit be scheduled when your child reaches six (6) months of age. Similarly, the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend the...
[vc_row full_width="stretch_row" full_height="yes" equal_height="yes" parallax="content-moving" parallax_image="205"][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1485063497406{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_column_text]We strive to make your visit a positive experience. We accept cash, checks, CareCredit, and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover). For your convenience, we will file insurance claims for you. We strive to provide...