The short answer is yes! Adult and pediatric dentistry recommendations include brushing your tongue. Researchers believe there are over 700 types of bacteria taking residence on the tongue that hang on for dear life until intentionally removed. Some of the bacteria is good for your overall health, but the majority of bacteria can cause health…
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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 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…
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…
Families Love Sheer Smiles Frisco Pediatric Dentistry
At Sheer Smiles, a pediatric dentist in Frisco, Texas, while we realize that there are numerous options to select from when choosing a pediatric dentist in Frisco, we have made it a mission to provide the safest and most comfortable treatment environment for our patients. Finding a dentist near you where your children feel comfortable…
Sealants: What They Are and How They Are Beneficial To Overall Oral Health
Brushing and flossing are the most important and efficient ways to help protect teeth from getting cavities. Good oral health can be achieved by simply doing these things twice a day. However, brushing and flossing does not ensure cavities will not eventually appear over time. Anatomically, teeth have pits, fissures, and grooves that can make…
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…
When Should My Kids Start Flossing Their Teeth?
What Age Should We Start? Flossing really isn’t much of a benefit until teeth start sitting closer together, typically between 2 and 6 years old. Up to that point, the bristles of a toothbrush are perfectly capable of reaching all around those little pearly whites. As with most things, children need help learning the proper…
Dental Health for Kids - 11 Ways to Healthy Teeth
Dental health for kids to take care of their teeth Dental health for kids plays an important role in how children learn to chew, smile, and talk. Having healthy teeth helps with confidence and participation in their education and social life. Achieving healthy teeth takes a lifetime of care. Even if you’ve been told that…
Sheer Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is an Toys for Tots Drop Location
Give a gift this holiday season to Toys for Tots that will deliver a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters. Sheer Smiles Kids is proud to be an official drop-off location. Toys For Tots is an amazing program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Every year Toys For Tots collect new, unwrapped toys from October…
All You Need To Know About Halloween Candy
Halloween and candy go together like peanut butter and jelly, milk and cookies, and salt and pepper. That’s to say, one simply is not complete without the other. Or going to a Halloween party and eating only appetizers and no sugary confections? It’s practically inconceivable! As you fill up your plastic pumpkin to pass out candy to little…
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,…
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 at Sheer Smiles Kids want to go beyond simply promoting autism awareness…