Category: Children’s Dentistry

5 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Dental Visits

Your little one needs to see the dentist on a regular basis. Otherwise, he/she could be at risk of developing gingivitis or tooth decay. But how do you prepare your child for dental visits? Often, children heel anxious about the visit or may even dread it. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to ease… Read more »

Give Kids a Smile with Free Dental Care

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Across America, dental professionals are raising awareness about the importance of good dental care for young smiles. On February 27th, Dr. Truong and our team will be celebrating by hosting our third annual Give Kids a Smile event. Find out how your children may qualify for free dental… Read more »

Talking to Your Kids About Dental Care

Like adults, children require regular dental care. As a parent, you may have a lot of questions about the best methods of ensuring your kids enjoy healthy oral care. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to help instill good dental habits in your kids with quality children’s dentistry.

Saying “Happy Halloween” with A Candy Buy Back

Happy Halloween, everyone! The big day is coming up, are your kids excited? As dental professionals, we recognize the fun of Halloween but we also acknowledge the dangers all that sugar can have for our smiles. To help your little one’s maintain healthy smiles, we’re offering our third annual candy buy back program!

Do My Kids Need to See the Dentist Before School Starts?

We’re almost in the middle of August, which means for some school is just around the corner. Before you get lost in the maze of school shopping, don’t forget to make an appointment with Dr. Truong. Your Dallas dentist explains why all kids should visit the dentist before they head back to school.

Quiz: How Often Should I See the Dentist?

How often do we really need to see the dentist? This is fairly common question. Some people insist once a year is enough while others may see the dentist only if they experience discomfort. However, everyone should visit the dentist at least once every six months for a checkup and dental cleaning to ensure optimal… Read more »

Cavity Prevention Tips for Preschoolers

Does your preschooler complain about aching teeth? Many parents don’t realize that small children are just as susceptible to developing cavities as adults and older kids. Even if your little one still has baby teeth, tooth decay can lead to serious dental health complications, including misalignment and infection. Fortunately, there are steps you can take… Read more »

FAQs: Taking Care of Your Kids’ Summer Smiles

With summer in full swing, you and your kids suddenly have a lot more time on your hands. While lounging around for a few weeks may be good your little one, this is no time to remain lax on dental care. Just like the rest of the year, your kids will need to practice good… Read more »

Quiz: How Often Do I Need a Checkup?

So, when was the last time you had a dental checkup? According to a recent study from the UK, the average time between dental checkups is just shy of four years. On average, the study shows, people see the dentist once every three years and eight months. As we will discuss, people should be stopping… Read more »

Healthy Summer Snack Options for Kids

Summer has arrived and your kids are finally out of school. Most children look at summer break as a time to kick back and relax, while consuming copious amounts of snacks and soda, of course. While there’s nothing wrong with the occasional sweet treat, we encourage parents to offer kids some healthy summer snack options…. Read more »