Dental Sealants Can Be Applied After A Dental Exam

Your child's routine dental exam at Allen Pediatric Dentistry’s Allen, Texas clinic is designed to clean his or her teeth while monitoring oral health. It starts with a thorough dental cleaning performed by one of our highly-skilled dental hygienists. This will remove all traces of plaque buildup and tartar from your child's teeth. Your Allen Pediatric Dentistry dentist will then... read more »

Picking a Toothbrush for Your Child: The Facts

Do you know what you would do while you’re standing in the store choosing a toothbrush for your child? Did you know that your little one’s toothbrush can actually have a major impact on their oral health? How do you choose the right brush for your child? The first thing you should consider is the firmness of a brush’s bristles.... read more »

Dental Sealants Can Prevent Bacteria from Gaining Direct Access to the Teeth

Your child’s permanent teeth need to serve them for the rest of their lives. Encouraging an effective and consistent oral hygiene routine helps develop life-long good oral health habits. At the same time, there are additional preventative measures that can be used to help prevent the development of cavities. The premolars and molars in the back of your child’s mouth... read more »

You Can Prevent Cavities on Your Child’s Back Teeth with Dental Sealants

As your child’s permanent teeth replace their primary teeth, it’s rather common for the biting surfaces of their molars and premolars to emerge with deep pits and fissures. If plaque and residual food particles become trapped in these areas, they can easily create tooth decay. This problem often requires your dentist, Dr. Jessie Hunter, to repair the teeth with large... read more »