While modifying your child's diet to prevent destructive foods is a good idea, there are some additional ways that can help your child thwart the development of early childhood caries. If juice is something your child likes, think about watering it down. If your child likes cake, don't frost it as much. Elect for non-gummy, non-tough candies instead of gummies... read more »
The holiday season is fast-approaching, with the aroma of peppermint, cinnamon, and nutmeg titillating the senses. It’s also the season when the incidences of cavities are much higher. First, you have Halloween chocolate bars, licorice, suckers, and taffy; next, is candied yams and fruit pies with whip or ice cream for Thanksgiving; finally, Christmas peppermints, fudge, hard candies, and more... read more »
Dentists often use dental fillings to repair small cavities and other minor defects in a tooth’s enamel layer. While they are intended to fully repair the tooth for many years, many dental fillings will eventually start to lose some of their strong bond with the surrounding tooth enamel. As this starts to occur, your child might notice the tooth becoming... read more »
If you want to prevent cavities, you should brush twice a day for two minutes at a time, floss once a day and see your dentist at least twice a year for your routine cleanings and examinations. Watching your diet is another great way to make certain that your teeth stay healthy. It is relatively easy to clean your front... read more »
Have you heard how great breastfeeding can be for your child’s health? The nutrients in breast milk naturally help your baby fight disease and even reduce long-term health risks such as asthma, ear infections, SIDS and obesity. It is even correlated with your own health! Breastfeeding is associated with lower chances of breast or ovarian cancer. But here’s something particularly... read more »
“Confusing” is the easy method of understanding health guidelines. At Texas Kids Dental, we want you to have robust oral health wherever you or your family is, whether that’s in our office, at home, at work or anywhere else. Here are a few mouth-healthy treats you can rest easy chomping on (and drinking). Leafy greens. Leafy greens such as spinach... read more »
If you're pregnant, you need to remember that your smile is very vulnerable to many dental issues. This is why Dr. Jeffrey Erickson and our dental team encourage you to take good care of your teeth and gums as much as possible. In order to do so, we first recommend visiting Texas Kids Dental twice a year for your routine... read more »
Even if there may be some apprehension when you take them for their first dental appointment, be sure to bring them into Dr. Jeffrey Erickson’s office where we specialize in providing a professional and comfortable pediatric experience for your child. Your child’s first dental exam is vital by the time they reach age 1, so it’s very important to prevent... read more »
Brushing your young children’s teeth is tremendously important because they cannot achieve this task themselves. As with adults, children also require daily brushings twice daily. This ensures their teeth will not fall to the ills of tooth decay or cavities. Create an improved oral health identity with childhood tooth brushing. Consider the following tips: - You should start brushing your... read more »
Your oral health care at a young age in largely influenced by pediatric dentistry and the advantages it can provide for your teeth and gums. The benefits of pediatric dentistry include the following: - Pediatricians are beneficial in treating children who suffer from thumb sucking, baby bottle tooth decay, and teething. - Pediatrics focuses on fixing oral health problems in... read more »
