Category: Pediatric Dentistry

Kids may have some anxiety around dental visits, especially when their appointments are still a new experience for them. With that said, those anxious feelings can sometimes build to the point of becoming a phobia. For parents who have a child with this level of fear, a routine pediatric dental exam can turn into a… Continue reading Helping Children With Dental Anxiety

When a child sustains a serious injury to a tooth, or one develops a serious case of decay or infection, then we may prescribe a dental crown. For a durable but more lifelike looking option, we can create zirconia crowns! At our Frisco, TX, dentist office, we’re ready to improve the function, health, and beauty… Continue reading When Kids Need Zirconia Crowns

If you want your child to grow up with a healthy, confident smile, make sure they have the right access to pediatric dental care. In doing so, you can help them learn good habits that they maintain into adulthood. You also protect them against hygiene issues and developmental concerns! Our Frisco, TX pediatric dental office… Continue reading How Dental Visits Protect A Child’s Smile

The development of the smile of a young child is important to their lasting health, so it is vital that you keep them on a tight schedule of semianniual examinations. Even with a dedication to their dental maintenance, they may still require additional assistance from their oral healthcare provider. It can be helpful to familiarize… Continue reading How Sealants Help Your Child

The arrival of your child’s first teeth serves as an important early marker for their development. In addition to marking the progress of their growth, this will also mark the time when they become vulnerable to dental decay. Fortunately, the right support from an early age can keep their risk of threats to their teeth… Continue reading Helping Kids With Preventive Smile Care

All children should have access to a warm and welcoming dental office so they can receive the oral health care they need. However, if you’re parenting and caring for a special needs child, you may feel that finding the right dentist is difficult. Fortunately, there are many pediatric dentists who have experience with special needs children.… Continue reading How to Find the Right Dentist for Children with Special Needs

As a parent, you are probably used to seeing a general dentist for preventative care or other treatments and procedures. Since it’s been a while since you’ve been to a pediatric dentist, you might be surprised at how much is involved in pediatric dentistry today. At Healthy Smiles Children’s Dentistry, we provide compassionate and comprehensive… Continue reading 4 Things Parents May Not Know About Pediatric Dentistry

Has your baby gotten her first tooth? You probably felt excited, taking a picture and adding the date to a memory book. Those first baby teeth are an adorable and celebratory occasion for you and your child.  Of course, the appearance of the first baby tooth is also a time to focus on oral hygiene.… Continue reading Tips for Preventing Tooth Decay in Baby’s First Teeth