Fluoride is something we hear about all the time in toothpaste commercials and at the dentist’s office. It’s an important part of preventative oral healthcare, but why? Today we take the time to answer all your questions about it and why dentists want you to use it. What exactly is fluoride? If you remember back …
Maybe you’ve heard the phrase: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” But what does that really mean? For your child it could be the difference between regular visits to the dentist and extensive, costly treatments. Preventative dental care stops problems before they become emergencies. While most adults see the dentist once …
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One of the things we’ve found most challenging during these stay-at-home-quarantine times is the constant snacking that goes in our household–and not only with the kids but us adults too! Depending on what you snack on, the habit can be really bad for our dental health How Does Snacking Damage Our Teeth? The acid made …
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Our Favorite Healthy Snacks As moms, we know how important healthy snacks are to help kids maintain energy throughout the day. But when making 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 …
We’ve all heard that candy is bad for our teeth. The sticky, sugary treats are known to contribute to dental decay and cavities. What if there were candies that weren’t bad, but actually good for your oral health? We tried xylitol lollipops to learn more about this dentist-approved candy. What is Xylitol? Xylitol is a …
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 …
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 …
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Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a new 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 have spots of decay on their …
