Let’s be honest—from a child’s point of view, the dentist’s office can be a pretty scary place. There you are lying in a chair that is probably much too big for you, you’re surrounded by unfamiliar sights and sounds, and then a doctor wearing a mask and holding a pointy instrument wants to look in your mouth. (It’s enough to scare adults and often it does!) That’s why Dr. Holmes and Dr. Revel strive to help children and their moms and dads feel at ease when they come to our office for an appointment. In fact, as the children’s dentist Pasadena parents entrust their youngsters’ smile to, we’d like to offer some advice on how you can calm your child’s fears, so their visit to the dentist will generate happy memories.
See Your Children’s Dentist in Pasadena, TX
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Young Teeth Need Extra Care As They Grow
August 10, 2015
Can you remember back to your younger days? Think about your teeth – do you remember what your smile looked like? Thanks to inventions like photographs, you can most likely take a look at how your smile looked. Young mouths are constantly developing throughout the years, especially when kids are real young. Taking care of children’s teeth at a young age is very important for many reasons that will be explained later on. They’re susceptible to more traumatic injuries just because how delicate they are. True, everyone’s mouth is delicate in its own way, but a child’s mouth is very fragile. Practicing good dental hygiene during the course of their young life is very important to keep their oral health in tip-top shape for the rest of their life. As a parent, you hold the keys to their dental health. By teaching them proper ways to take care of their mouths when they’re away from our Pasadena, TX office, you’re guiding them down the right oral path. Children’s dentists, Dr. Kimber Holmes and Dr. Erica Revel, want you to know that taking care of your child’s teeth today can help them achieve the best dental health throughout their lives.
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Children’s Dentistry in Pasadena, TX
February 15, 2015
Everyone is familiar with Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day. But did you know that February is notable for another reason, too? The American Dental Association has designated all of February as National Children’s Dental Health Month. So, there couldn’t be a better time to make sure your children’s teeth are their healthiest. At Pasadena Family Dentistry, Dr. Kimber Holmes and Dr. Erica Revel practice children’s dentistry with an emphasis on education and prevention for the youngest citizens in Pasadena, TX, and beyond.
When your children are young, the best thing you can do to encourage proper oral health care is show them how you take care of your teeth and gums. Let them watch you brush and floss your teeth, and as they grow and their smiles develop, make brushing and flossing a family activity. There is truth in jest—monkey see, monkey do!
When you bring your children to the children’s dentist Pasadena trusts, we’ll reinforce the good habits you’ve established at home. At a dental checkup—and we’d like to see them every six months just as we do you—we’ll clean their teeth and remove plaque should there be any; we’ll examine their gums for early signs of periodontal disease; and we’ll visually check for signs of tooth decay and take digital x-rays when necessary to find hidden decay.
Fluoride Treatments and Dental Sealants
After we’ve cleaned your child’s teeth, we might apply a fluoride treatment. Fluoride is a mineral that attracts other minerals to strengthen teeth’s enamel, the first line of defense against cavities. We use a fluoride varnish, which is more effective than other fluoride treatments. Plus, it tastes good, and you no longer have to wait 30 minutes before eating or drinking.
Dental sealants are the next line of defense. Sealants are applied as a liquid on your child’s permanent molars and are then hardened with a curing light, thereby creating a barrier against decay-causing bacteria.
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For the best in children’s dentistry, call Pasadena Family Dentistry. We proudly serve children and adults in Pasadena, TX, as well as from the surrounding communities of South Houston, La Porte, Deer Park, Channelview, Clear Lake, and beyond.
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