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Allen, TX 7501
1998
Orthodontia is the specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the treatment of improper bites and crooked teeth. Orthodontic treatment can help fix the patient's teeth and set them in the right place. Orthodontists usually use braces and clear aligners to set the patient's teeth. Crooked...
When Do Children Require Tooth Fillings? Young children may require tooth filling when they have any of the below problems with their teeth: Dental decay of baby teeth Tooth damage Tooth wear Developmental issues Baby teeth preservation If a child is informed that they have cavities and...
What is Crown Dentistry? In crown dentistry, dentists put on a tooth-shaped cap that restores a tooth that has become weak, cracked, decaying, or worn out. Additionally, dental professionals cover root-treated teeth and dental implants with dental crowns. Pediatric dental crowns are made of a variety of materials,...
Kids are at greater risk of catching dental infection (tooth abscess) because their immune system may not be as mature as those of adults. Apart from this, poor diet and poor oral hygiene damage teeth and it is here when bacteria get a chance to...
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...
Somewhere between 25% and 50% of children require some sort of orthodontic treatment or braces. Braces do an incredible job of giving children straight teeth that last a lifetime, but they also present a number of challenges when it comes to cleaning their teeth. There are...
Sedation dentistry for kids: As a parent, you may be concerned because you are scared that if sedating your child is necessary or safe for dental treatment. Dr. Lisi, a pediatric dentist in Allen, recommends sedation dentistry for your child because it makes a better dental...
Unfortunately chipping or breaking a baby tooth/primary tooth is a common accident that can happen for any child. Most kids are highly active since they are toddlers. From the time they start walking, they are trying to discover everything around them and as such, they...
Did you know that about 1 in 2000 babies are born with teeth? These teeth are called a “natal teeth”. If your baby is not one of these rare babies, he or she most likely will experience teething some time in the first year of...
Many believe that cosmetic dentistry is only for adults, this is not so. There are pediatric dentists that specialize in this dental health area keeping in view the fact that children with dental deficiencies may require such treatment. Though some argue that that children are too...