Having a beautiful smile is a great confidence boost, but it also has some surprising effects on your overall health that you may not have thought of. Correcting crooked teeth…
Chocolate has been a staple Valentine’s Day gift since the early 1900s. Today, one can hardly imagine the holiday without some type of sugary sweet, but is it possible to…
One important and respected specialty many dentists aspire to after completion of their dental degree is pediatric dentistry. This is a dentist that has completed an additional two to three…
It is important for children to care for their teeth properly to avoid any problems from tooth decay or gum infections. At Houston Pediatric Dental Specialists, we offer a variety…
Halloween is a holiday that many kids love. It’s the one time of year they get to eat lots of candy without their parents getting upset. And being free to…
Visits from the tooth fairy have been an exciting time in children’s lives for decades. One of the reasons why it is still a common practice is because parents often…
Visiting an orthodontist is the first step to a healthier, straighter smile, but wearing braces involves a few lifestyle changes that your child may be nervous about. One of the…
Could the words “love” and “dentist” be possible in the same sentence? Many adults, and naturally children, are afraid of the dentist. Having someone invading the personal space of your…
Encourage your kids to brush with a fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-sized dab of fluoride toothpaste for kids ages 2-6, and use slightly more when they are older. Teach them…
Sucking is natural for babies. Whether it’s their thumbs, fingers, pacifiers or other objects, sucking helps babies feel secure and happy. Young children may also suck to soothe themselves. Since…