In our last blog, we talked about how dental sealants could help lower the risk of tooth decay. We want to continue this conversation with a look at another preventive treatment. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist talks about how we can use a fluoride gel to protect teeth from cavities.
It’s a beautiful time of year; the leaves are changing the air is cooling down, and you can watch as many spooky movies as you want with no fear of judgment. Halloween is right around the corner, which means that trick-or-treating is soon to follow. There is no questioning that kids love dressing up and trying to eat as much candy as possible before their sacks and pails are taken away and hidden for the night. As you are likely aware, all the sugar in candy is harmful to teeth, and while we are not advocating for avoiding sweets altogether, there are ways to minimize potential damage to small smiles. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist talks about the ways you can help protect your child’s teeth this Halloween. (more…)
It is incredibly important to protect and maintain your child’s smile. While they are mostly responsible for taking care of their teeth, there are still ways that you can help bolster and support their efforts. Outside of ensuring they brush and floss regularly, you can bring them to the dentist for not only checkups but also for sealants and fluoride treatments. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist discusses these procedures and the ways they can help your little ones. (more…)
When we offer care for children of all ages, we want to make sure they receive quality treatment and their best possible smiles. To do so, we employ advanced technology as part of the diagnostic and treatment process. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist talks about the advanced systems we employ!
Our team employs dental sedation to help calm anxious kids, and ensure children can enjoy their time in the office. But what option we will provide, and when does a kid need to receive a calming agent? In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist talks about our use of dental sedation for little smiles.
When a tooth is knocked-out completely, action needs to be taken to protect your child’s smile! Fortunately, our team provides emergency dental care, even outside of normal business hours. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist talks about emergency treatment for a knocked-out tooth.
In our last blog, we talked about using teeth whitening to brighten smiles. But we also have cosmetic treatments that can provide lifelike repair for damaged teeth and imperfections that occur naturally. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist talks about the benefits of bonding and contouring.
We often assume cosmetic treatments are for adults only. But sometimes issue could develop that cause unsightly discoloration to form on smiles. In many of these situations, we can brighten smiles with teeth whitening. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist talks about cosmetic treatments for children.
By gently and consistently keeping your child’s smile clean at an early age, you protect them against threats to their smile that can disrupt their development and well-being. When they are old enough to brush and floss for themselves, the right guidance and support can ensure they stay defended against different threats. One thing to keep in mind is that you should not put all of your hopes into daily care. After all, kids can and should rely on regular dental cleanings to help protect them! Our Round Rock, TX dentist’s office is ready to help your little ones take care of their teeth by cleaning and evaluating them regularly, and by stepping in to provide more involved care when needed. (more…)
Sometimes, when children have a severely damaged tooth or one with major decay or infection, then a pulpotomy may not be enough. To prevent the spread of infection, we may suggest a tooth extraction. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist talks about our approach to a tooth extraction.
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