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Tablets, smartphones, video games, and streaming TV have become part of everyday life for today’s children. While parents often worry about screen time affecting eyesight, sleep, and behavior, one major area is frequently overlooked—your child’s dental and jaw development. At our pediatric dental office in Allen,...
Brushing and flossing are incredibly important to your child’s oral health. There’s a reason that the American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing once a day. Brushing Teeth Improves Health Here are some benefits of brushing your teeth Fighting Gum Disease: Gum...
What are Pediatric Partials? Pediatric Partials or Pedi-Partials are a custom-made oral appliance used to replace a kid’s missing teeth. Also, they are known as Groper appliance or dentures. Pediatric Partials are like adult partials replacing only the milk teeth in a child. A Pediatric Partial...
When it comes to children’s dental care, parents everywhere want the same thing: healthy, happy smiles. But how kids get that care—and what parents are expected to do—varies quite a bit depending on where you live. Let’s take a tour from Tokyo to Toronto and...
Most kids get their first baby teeth around 6 months, and all 20 primary teeth usually arrive by age 2–3. “Normal” covers a wide range, so a few months early or late is common. Lower front teeth tend to appear first, then uppers, then side...
Thumb-sucking and pacifier use are common self-soothing habits among infants and toddlers. These behaviors provide comfort, help children fall asleep, and ease anxiety. While thumb-sucking and pacifiers are perfectly normal in the early years, many parents wonder: At what point do these habits become harmful...
As a parent, keeping your child's smile healthy is a top priority. But dental visits, treatments, and emergencies can quickly add up in cost. That's where pediatric dental coverage comes in — an essential part of your child's overall health plan. In this blog post, we'll...
Summer means sunshine, pool time, sweet treats, and lots of outdoor fun. But while kids enjoy their vacation, their teeth can be at risk. As a pediatric dentist, We often see an increase in cavities, gum-disease and even chipped teeth during this season. That’s why it’s...
Dental visits can be a source of anxiety for many children, often due to the anticipation of discomfort from drills and needles. However, advancements in dental technologies have introduced laser dentistry for kids, offering a more comfortable and less intimidating experience. What Is Laser Dentistry for...
Sports drinks have been on a market for decades. They started as a way to help athletes re-hydrate after robust exercise, but later they’ve gone mainstream. Nowadays you can find them side by side with sodas and fruit juices on grocery store shelves and at restaurants. ...