We’ve recently discussed how we treat tooth decay in little smiles with a filling, stopping decay in one visit. But what if your child has more severe decay, or a damaged tooth? To restore function to the smile, we may recommend a complete restoration. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about our dental crowns. The Dental Crown A dental crown is a full restoration that once in place, covers the visible portion of a tooth. This can help address concerns too severe for a filling or bonding procedure. Our team will often use stainless-steel options for the side and rear te ..read more

When a child has a cavity, you should let us know! Even if this forms in a baby tooth, months or years could elapse before that tooth falls out, which means the decay could worsen and even cause infection. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about when to bring your child in for a filling placement. The Causes of Tooth Decay The outside of your child’s tooth is coated in tooth enamel, a strong material that protects the sensitive inner structures from exposure to harmful oral bacteria. However, poor oral hygiene and a diet high in sugar and starch could create plaque bui ..read more

When kids develop a cavity, this could cause painful symptoms and over time, an infection or even a missing tooth. But our team can offer treatment for cavities to preserve the tooth, even if your kid develops an infection. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about our treatments for childhood cavities. The Causes and Symptoms of a Cavity Tooth decay occurs when harmful oral bacteria reach the dentin, the sensitive structure that makes up most of the tooth. The outer enamel prevents this from happening, but poor oral hygiene or injury could weaken the enamel and expose t ..read more

Our team can offer dental fillings to treat a cavity in only one visit. But what if we could help keep cavities at bay for kids of all ages? We can do that with our dental sealants. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about how we fight cavities with our dental sealants. The Causes of a Cavity Tooth decay can form in teeth in babies, toddlers, and kids of all ages. For babies and toddlers, this may be due to baby bottle tooth decay, when kids fall asleep or nap with a bottle or milk or juice, which exposes the teeth to sugars that cause plaque buildup, weakening and erod ..read more

When we care for our smiles at home and with regular six-month visits, we fight issues linked to tooth decay. The same goes for kids! Which is why keeping their smiles clean is so important. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about dental cleaning and our recommended brushing and flossing habits. The Risks of Plaque and Tartar Buildup Over time, harmful oral bacteria will consume the particles of sugar and starch left behind by the foods and drinks we consume. Once this occurs, this elevates oral acidity and coats the teeth in a bacterial byproduct known as plaque, whic ..read more

We want to help kids avoid common issues like tooth decay, so they stay clear of toothaches and the risk of premature tooth loss. Both at home and in our office, there are actions you and your children can take to keep cavities away. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about how to prevent tooth decay in your child’s smile, so they can enjoy good oral health and teeth that shine! What Causes a Cavity? How does a cavity form in your child’s smile? Protecting their teeth is a thin layer of enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The enamel protects the inner denti ..read more

When was the last time you scheduled a visit for your child? To keep little smiles of all ages free of issues like tooth decay, we recommend a visit for a checkup and cleaning visit. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about the importance of a checkup and what to expect! The Dental Exam Our team understands how to talk to kids and make them feel relaxed and listened too. When they sit down for the exam, we will answer their questions and address their concerns, and explain each step of the process to them. During the exam, we will take a close look at the smile with adv ..read more

When a little one chips or cracks a tooth, or should one become knocked-out, this is a dental emergency. Since kids are going to be playing full contact sports in the spring and summer, this can increase the risk of injuries. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about how to take action when your kids suffer from a dental emergency. When Kids Sustain Dental Injuries When your little one injures a tooth, don’t panic! You can have them rinse with warm water and use a bit of cloth or a piece of gauze to stem the bleeding. An ice pack or cold compress to the side of the face ..read more

We offer advanced technology as part of our treatment approach, including digital imaging technology to diagnose your child’s smile and plan treatment. But we also offer the Solea dental laser to address soft tissue concerns that may form in little smiles. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about laser dentistry. When The Solea Laser Helps Little Smiles The Solea laser system has been specially calibrated to handle soft tissue concerns in children’s smiles, offering treatment with better precision and accuracy than scalpels, and providing a faster healing period with th ..read more

Should your child develop a cracked or chipped tooth, or develop decay or even dental infection, then treatment is crucial. With restorative dentistry, we can repair little teeth and protect kids from uncomfortable symptoms and complications. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about how we restore little smiles! When Children Need Dental Restorations If your little one complains about a toothache, then this could mean the potential presence of a cavity. Likewise, if your little one chips or cracks a tooth, this needs attention as well. Dental restorations are designed t ..read more