As a parent, you want to ensure that your child grows up healthy and happy. And, one of the most important ways to promote good health is by maintaining good oral hygiene. Dental cleaning for kids is an essential aspect of their overall health, as it helps prevent tooth decay and other oral health problems.…
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Sugary Drinks and Tooth Decay
Dr. Sage Yoo and Dr. Justin Chan of Sheer Smiles Pediatric Dentistry advise parents and their young patients that when food particles and remnants of sugary drinks are not brushed off teeth regularly, bacteria start to grow. As the bacteria begin to break down, it creates an acid that starts attacking the teeth. As the…
What is a Frenectomy?
Your first question may be, “What is a frenectomy?” and the answer to that is simple. Stanford Medicine describes it as “the procedure in which the frenulum is cut.” The frenulum is the tissue that connects the underside of the tongue to the bottom of the mouth, and there is another that connects the top…
Emergency Dentist in Frisco, TX
Nothing is worse than seeing your child in pain. When your child is suffering, you want to do whatever you can to fix their pain as quickly as possible. As emergency dentist in Frisco, Texas, we see patients of all ages, from infants to teenagers who have pain and other symptoms. Our experienced team members…
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 60s through early 90s 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…
Pediatric Dentistry Frisco Texas Guide
A dentistry guide from Sheer Smiles Pediatric Dentistry in Frisco Texas Nothing’s more important to you than your children. You want them to look and feel their best from now until they’re 120-years-old. Part of your responsibility in this endeavor is taking care of your child’s teeth. You know that baby teeth don’t last forever,…