Your child deserves strong and healthy chompers. Unfortunately, their little teeth don’t care for themselves and children don’t typically know how to care for their smile. This means it’s your job as their parent to help them clean and care for their smile and help them prevent dental issues. One dental issue to prevent is tooth decay. To help you... read more »
If you wish there was a way you can help your child feel more comfortable at their dental appointments, then you have come to the right blog. Our dentists are more than happy to help you by giving you the tips you need to help your child. We want your child to have a positive and successful dental experience, so... read more »
The holiday season is fast-approaching, with the aroma of peppermint, cinnamon, and nutmeg titillating the senses. It’s also the season when the incidences of cavities are much higher. First, you have Halloween chocolate bars, licorice, suckers, and taffy; next, is candied yams and fruit pies with whip or ice cream for Thanksgiving; finally, Christmas peppermints, fudge, hard candies, and more... read more »
If you want to prevent cavities, you should brush twice a day for two minutes at a time, floss once a day and see your dentist at least twice a year for your routine cleanings and examinations. Watching your diet is another great way to make certain that your teeth stay healthy. It is relatively easy to clean your front... read more »
Have you heard how great breastfeeding can be for your child’s health? The nutrients in breast milk naturally help your baby fight disease and even reduce long-term health risks such as asthma, ear infections, SIDS and obesity. It is even correlated with your own health! Breastfeeding is associated with lower chances of breast or ovarian cancer. But here’s something particularly... read more »
If you're pregnant, you need to remember that your smile is very vulnerable to many dental issues. This is why Dr. Jeffrey Erickson and our dental team encourage you to take good care of your teeth and gums as much as possible. In order to do so, we first recommend visiting Texas Kids Dental twice a year for your routine... read more »
You may know that there are many things you may consider doing if you’d like to help your kids stay healthy and strong. For example, you might understand that flossing and brushing are crucial parts of enjoying a healthy smile, but are you aware that you should also help your little ones develop good habits while they’re young? Did you... read more »
You probably understand that you should be brushing and flossing your teeth every day to keep your pearly whites healthy, but are you aware that you should be doing a few things for the health of your child’s teeth—even before they erupt? As you probably know, it’s vital that you help your kids brush their pearly whites twice every day... read more »
Before a child has their first tooth break the skin of their gumline, which often occurs before their first birthday, it is important for a parent or parental guardian to start planning their oral health care. A well laid out plan is the first step in creating a safe habitat for their teeth and gums to thrive. They will not... read more »
