Category: Preventive Dentistry

Keeping your child safe comes through two specific oral health avenues. The first is home maintenance, which includes twice daily brushing. Teach your little one to floss, as well. This simple process can help to stave off plaque buildup between the teeth that can lead to decay and periodontal disease. These conditions can develop in… Read more »

We have discussed the importance of starting to instill healthy dental habits early over the last few weeks. What about when they become a little older, however? As adult teeth begin to emerge, it is vital to give your growing child the tools they need to be successful in their dental life. As they get… Read more »

We’re all thinking of resolutions and striving to improve ourselves in 2023. For you and your children, this could mean boosting your oral health with positive changes to your daily routine. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist talks about improving little smiles in 2023 and beyond!

For parents of newborn children, oral health can be a bit of a mystery. After all, how do you brush a tooth before they even come in? Care for the periodontal health of your child through proper maintenance. This term refers to the vitality of the gum tissue, and its infection can start at an… Read more »

This time of year, it seems like the days just fly by. When you are a parent, this can be even more stressful and difficult to manage. You want your family to look their best through a whirlwind of activity, often including haircuts and new clothes. As you see loved ones, it feels important to… Read more »

Thanksgiving and the holiday season are a fun time for children, but also a time when kids are exposed to lots of sugar and starch, which leads to tooth decay. Fortunately, we have a few tips to help keep little smiles healthy and strong. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist talks about… Read more »

Our team knows that between the holiday season and the approaching end of the year, there isn’t much time to undergo treatment at our office. Which is why we want to offer parents in our community the chance to use the dentist benefits they have for their children before they expire. In today’s blog, your… Read more »

While oral cancer screenings are mainly recommended for adults each year, that doesn’t mean kids don’t have a minor risk for the disease. For this reason, we offer a full screening as part of their routine checkup visit. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist talks about scheduling your child’s next oral cancer… Read more »

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… Read more »