The number one enemy of your child’s smile is tooth decay. No child looks forward to receiving dental treatment as a result of advanced tooth decay in their teeth. Fortunately, we can help you prevent dental cavities in your child’s teeth and protect their dental health. First, we encourage you to ensure that you or your child cleans their smile... read more »

If you’ve ever raised a child, you might know that children tend to copy you--whether you would like them to or not. This isn’t necessarily bad news. If you help your little ones learn how they should keep their teeth clean while they’re young, they’ll be more likely to clean their teeth more efficiently when they get older. As you... read more »

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 »

Are you aware of the hazards of baby bottle tooth decay? Although it is important to ensure that a child well fed, try to avoid using various sugary drinks for young children and infants, as they can easily lead to tooth decay and cavities. The reason is often due to the time that the substances are exposed to a youngster’s... read more »

As a parent teaching a small child basic dental care, one of the most important lessons you can teach them is the important link between their oral health care and their overall well-being. It’s not something that is often discussed, but it’s something you shouldn’t overlook. While anyone of any age can get cavities, children with cavities are more adversely... read more »

Your children’s teeth are very important to their overall development—but do you know what you can do to help you keep your little ones’ teeth healthy? Your children’s foundation for healthy permanent teeth starts within the first few years of their life. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to help your kids enjoy healthy smiles for a... read more »

Baby bottle tooth decay is a serious dental problem found among children. It tends to deteriorate and erode the chompers throughout the day and cause major pain and discomfort for the child. It is very important to help your child prevent this dental problem as much as possible, and our Allen Pediatric Dentistry team recommends doing so by doing the... read more »