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Fresh breath isn’t just about making a good first impression. It can be a sign of overall dental health. And while we usually think about adults and bad breath, kids are certainly not immune. We’ll talk about what could be causing a stinky mouth and learn some easy ways we can help. The medical term […]

As moms, we know how important healthy snacks are to help kids maintain energy throughout the day. But when making a healthy snack or school lunch, it’s not always easy to know which foods might be harmful for teeth. In this post, we’ll share some of Dr. Asha’s advice about what she sends for her

Too often, friends, family, healthcare providers, and, uh, even strangers tell breastfeeding moms that they should stop nursing when baby gets teeth. And as mothers ourselves, we know moms get a lot of confusing advice. We’re here as moms and dental healthcare professionals to offer a few facts about breastfeeding older babies and toddlers. (SPOILER

Accidents happen. As parents, we want to keep our kids safe and healthy, but sometimes it’s hard to know when to call a doctor–or even go to the emergency room. In this post, we will detail a few of the most common child dental emergencies we see. DISCLAIMER: This article is not a substitute for

Reading books together is an effective way to promote healthy dental habits for children. It’s also a good way to talk through any fears that may come with going to the dentist. These are a few of our favorite books about teeth and going to the dentist for you to check out. These books are

We need to brush our teeth for two minutes, two times a day. It’s easy to remember, but not always so easy to do with young kids who like to do things their own way! Below we’ve put together a few tips and tricks that we’ve learned as dental professionals (and moms!) We hope some

Pediatric dentists specialize in treating children. But any general dentist can also treat children, so why go to one who only sees kids? In this post we’ll explain why your children should have a dentist who knows kids. Kids are not just tiny adults. Kids actually have different teeth than adults. And the issues associated

When celebrating Halloween or any other holiday, we like to indulge in candy and other sweets. It’s nice to have a treat, but we also have to keep our health in mind. And that includes our healthy smiles! So we wanted to share some of the best and worst choices that you can make when

It’s easy to forget that infants and toddlers need dental care too. Baby Bottle Tooth Decay can cause problems in any tooth, but the upper middle front teeth are most often affected. To protect your child’s smile, it’s important to visit your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings, but there are a few healthy habits

Silver Diamine Fluoride can help prevent tooth decay from progressing quickly and it’s option for treating cavities in children. We are excited to offer it to our Super Kids Austin patients. Learn more about what it is and if it may be right for your child! Despite our best efforts as parents, sometimes our children