Great book resources to help younger children prepare for a trip to the dentist: The Tooth Book: A Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums: by Edward Miller The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist: by Stan & Jan Berenstain Curious George Visits…
My Child is afraid to come to the dental office Some dental anxiety in children about going to the dentist office is normal and healthy. However, many children are overly fearful of unknown situations. At Frisco Kid's Dentistry we make every…
Frisco Kid’s Dentistry has added "Dental Caries (Cavities) Comprehensive Review" for parents and colleagues seeking a more in-depth understanding of cavities. Treatment for cavities is geared towards prevention by dietary modification and good dental hygiene, since there is no known…
Getting My Daughter To Stop Sucking Her Thumb: A Pediatric Dentist’s Perspective A born thumb sucker As a Pediatric Dentist I see, first hand and on a daily basis, the dental effects of prolonged thumb sucking. As a father, I…
Dental sealants prevent cavities According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), 90% of all the cavities in school age children occur in the deep pits and fissures of teeth. It is for this reason that sealants are so…
If You Play Hard, Wear a Guard: The Importance of Mouthguards in Sports Injuries: It's part of the game It's estimated that around 30 million children are involved in organized sports throughout the US. While these sports are important for…
The pulp in your child's teeth is the tissue, nerves and blood vessels filling the interior cavity and root canals of a tooth. The function of the pulp is to provide a blood supply with oxygen and nutrients for the…
The Benefits of Fluoride in Children Fluoride is an amazing element. It is a key ingredient in Teflon as well as America’s favorite antidepressant, Prozac, but fluoride is also essential to everyone’s dental health. In the 1940s most US cities…