Smile for the camera: A look at dental x-rays (radiographs) in children If you spend some time in our office you may hear us talking to our patients about "taking pictures" of their teeth. What we're referring to are dental…
What is Structured Doll Play for Dental Anxiety? Structured doll play is a fun and animated way of story telling for parents to help children who are feeling anxious about going to visit the dentist. It provides a brief and precise…
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…
Eating Healthy to promote strong teeth in children can be accomplished by increasing foods and drink high in calcium, phosphorous and high water content. This will also decrease the risk of caries by lowering the number of harmful foods such…
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…