While the risk of oral cancer is much lower in children than in adults, we always like to be cautious and recommend a screening every year. After all, the chances are low, but not zero. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist talks about the importance of a regular oral cancer screening as part of the checkup visit.

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Children are very vulnerable to tooth decay, which could cause toothaches and even infection or premature tooth loss! Which is why your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist wants to offer treatments to help prevent the onset of cavities. In today’s blog, we’re looking at fluoride and dental sealants.

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We recently talked about the checkup for kids, but in the same visit we also offer a professional cleaning. Just like adults, kids need to have regular care to control plaque buildup and prevent major complications from developing. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist talks about the process of keeping little smiles healthy.

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There are many important “firsts” for young children. While their first word and their first steps can be among the most exciting milestones, their first dental appointment has real significance, too. An initial visit with their Round Rock, TX pediatric dentist will provide a friendly and comfortable introduction to both our dental office and dental care. These earliest appointments prioritize making kids feel at ease, and they also provide early visual exams that provide you with updates about the development of their oral structures. We can let you know if there are any concerns and discuss treatment if needed, but these visits also provide guidance to parents regarding effective smile care for small children. (more…)

When a filling isn’t enough to help restorative issues with a child’s smile, we could prescribe a dental crown. The restoration covers the tooth and corrects both cosmetic and restorative issues. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist talks about how we place a restoration, and when your little one may need placement.

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Adults need to have a screening for oral cancer at least once a year, but we also recommend this for kids as well. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist discusses our screening process, and the other benefits of a six month checkup and dental cleaning visit. 

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The enamel that coats the teeth could weaken with time and increase the risk of tooth decay and infection in little smiles. But our team offers a unique preventive treatment to strengthen smiles and lower the risk of tooth decay. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist talks about the benefits of fluoride treatment.

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Kids have many lessons to learn through the years, including lessons on proper oral hygiene. For the first few years of their life, you will be the one to care for their teeth and gums by cleaning them each day. Of course, they can also count on the support of their dentist to assist with preventing problems. Even after they start to brush and floss for themselves, they can count on the right preventive services to protect them. Our Round Rock, TX dentist’s office is here to help with this. In addition to providing important in-office support, we can help them stay safe against cavities more easily by offering dental sealants! (more…)