Houston Pediatric Dentistry Blog

Loving the Dentist

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…
Houston Pediatric Dentistry Blog

Tooth To-Do’s

Healthy Habits
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…
Houston Pediatric Dentistry Blog

Thumb Sucking and Pacifiers

Thumb Sucking
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…