While it takes several years for children to develop the coordination to effectively brush their own teeth, they require protection against dental decay as soon as their teeth start to arrive. In addition to providing care for their primary (baby) teeth as they come in, you should introduce your child to their dentist at the… Read more »
Category: Children’s Dentistry
Tips For Introducing Your Child To The Dentist’s Office
There will be many “firsts” in the life of a young child, many of which will be important to their development. The right introduction to the dentist’s office can be more valuable to their long-term dental health than you might realize. An initial appointment gives your dentist the chance to check for any early signs… Read more »
Does Your Child Need A Minimal Restoration?
When a child complains about a toothache, or if a tooth needs emergency care for a chip or fracture, then you need to see your El Paso, TX, dentists. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at how we create and place minimal restorations to provide durable, long-lasting, and lifelike treatment for serious concerns like… Read more »
When Do Kids Need Emergency Dentistry
We’ve been talking a lot about treating dental emergencies lately, but we often focus on care for adults with damaged or knocked-out teeth. What about kids? Your El Paso, TX, dentists provide care for smiles of all ages, including children. In today’s blog, we’re going to look at when to seek emergency care for your… Read more »
Should A Baby Tooth Receive A Minimal Restoration?
When a child complains about an aching tooth, does this mean a cavity? And if so, does a cavity in a baby tooth really need treatment, since they fall out eventually? In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists will explain why even baby teeth need treatment to help protect kids from major complications, such… Read more »
Children Need Checkups Too!
Our last blog was all about dental checkups and why adults need them twice a year. But grown-ups are not the only ones that benefit from a routine visit. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists will explain how kids benefit from a routine six-month exam and cleaning too! We’re also looking at the… Read more »
Does Your Child Have A Dental Emergency?
As you know, our team is limiting treatments to help protect our community from the spread of COVID-19. However, we’re still here for emergency treatment for people of all ages, even kids! In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists will explain when to bring your child in for an emergency visit, and what steps… Read more »
What Causes Tooth Decay In Children?
A number of factors could lead to tooth decay forming in a child’s smile, even as young as age one! However, with the right preventive steps at home, you can help protect your little ones from the onset of tooth decay and dental infection. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists look at what… Read more »
Help Your Kids Keep Their Teeth Healthy
Now that your kids are home, and staying in when possible, boredom is likely to lead to urges to snack, or them forgetting to brush and floss their teeth. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists talk about what kids can do to keep their smiles healthy, and how certain snacks could increase the… Read more »
Do Children Need Fillings?
To help keep your family safe, many of you are staying home when possible and avoiding large gatherings with other people. We applaud this, and hope you continue to stay home and help slow the spread of COVID-19. However, that doesn’t mean you should avoid necessary treatments, like addressing cavities or dental infections. In today’s… Read more »