Dental health is important at every age. How we treat baby teeth and gums affects permanent teeth and gum health down the road. Pediatric dentists in Frisco agree that flossing teeth is a very important step in achieving healthy teeth and gums for life. What Age Should We Start? Flossing really isn’t much of a…
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Is Fluoride Toothpaste Safe for My Kids?
The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) reported a drop of 68 percent in the number of missing or decaying teeth of 12-year-old children in the late 60’s through early 90’s following the introduction of fluoride and fluoride-containing products. Kidshealth.org recommends a grain-size dollop of toothpaste with fluoride for your baby and a pea-size…
Teeth Grinding in Children
As a pediatric dentist, we are seeing an increase in teeth grinding (Bruxism) among our patients. People grind teeth for many reasons including as a side effect of medication, untreated lip tie, stress, or a misalignment of the jaw. This condition most commonly occurs at night, although it may be present at limited times during…
What You Need To Know About 'Shark Teeth'
From ages 5 to 7, children will begin the developmental stage of getting their permanent (adult) teeth. When permanent teeth come in, they will dissolve the root of the primary, or baby, tooth as it erupts, causing the baby tooth to become wiggly and fall out naturally. However, within this developmental stage some can have…
April is National Autism Awareness Month
Nearly a quarter century ago, the Autism Society launched a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, inclusion and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with ASD is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. This year we want to go beyond simply promoting autism awareness to encouraging friends and…