Helping Teeth Stay Strong and Healthy Protecting children’s teeth from cavities is important for overall oral health. Baby teeth and permanent teeth can get cavities, and preventing the decay in the first place is important for both. While baby teeth are only around for a short period of time, they do serve as a placeholder […]
Keep Your Smile Straight and Healthy When you complete your orthodontic treatment you’re going to need a retainer. Do you know why? Your Spring orthodontist and pediatric dentist will show how well retainers work at holding teeth in place while sustaining movement in your gums, ligaments, and facial bones. Retainers “retain” your newly positioned teeth […]
Did you know that the Tooth Fairy is so good at what she does, she has two honorary days named after her? As it turns out, one of those days is in August on the 22. (Her other day is February 28, in case you were wondering.) At our pediatric dental office in Spring, we […]
“Welcome to Retainer Care 101. Today’s discussion will be about retainers, how to care for them, remember to actually wear them, and not lose or damage them.” As your Spring orthodontist, we’re going to be the first to tell you that it is extremely important to wear your retainer after your orthodontic treatment is complete. […]
A Real Summer Bummer Now that we’re all getting back out there and enjoying the active lives we all love, there’s a greater risk to our oral health in terms of a dental emergency. Issues such as these can cause injury to the teeth, gums, and mouth. At our Spring pediatric dental office, we understand […]
Let’s Talk About Malocclusion We’re willing to bet it’s highly unlikely that you sit around and think about how your bite works. However, your Spring pediatric dentist and orthodontist will tell you that the way it all comes together to help you eat and speak every day is actually very interesting. In medical or dental […]
They’re Safer Than Ever Thanks to our Advanced Technology One of the biggest dental procedures we get a lot of questions about from parents like you at our pediatric dental office in Spring are x-rays. Thanks to our state-of-the-art technology, dental x-rays are more effective and safer than ever for your child. We love to […]
Safe Snacks to Eat While You Watch Your Favorite Flick It’s summer and we’re still sticking close to home these days. So, why not schedule a family movie night? It’s a great way to beat the heat and get caught up on some of Hollywood’s latest blockbuster movies. You can even watch new movies from […]
One of the questions we tend to hear most from our patients at our pediatric and orthodontic dental office in Spring is, “When should I bring my child for her/her first appointment?” It’s generally recommended by us and the American Dental Association that a child visit the pediatric dentist by his or her first birthday, […]
Finding the right dentist to care for your little one shouldn’t have you feeling like you’re running in circles with no viable options. At our pediatric dental office in Spring, we’re always here to help and look forward to meeting you and your family. But why choose a pediatric dentist over other general dentists? Let […]