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Navigating Your Kids’ Dental Health During the Holidays

By Just for Kids Dentistry | December 1, 2021

The holidays can be a nice break from school and work, but every parent knows that they can make it even harder to keep up with normal routines. The holidays are a busy time and navigating your kids’ dental health during the holidays can be tough. Here are some tips to keep it simple. Plan Time as a Family Planning

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Best Types of Floss for Kids

By Just for Kids Dentistry | November 1, 2021

Flossing is important, but it can be tough to remember to floss regularly if it’s not fun. Thankfully, there are some awesome products out there designed to make flossing both fun and convenient for kids, and parents too! Let’s talk about the best types of floss for kids so they can start out caring for their teeth correctly. When Should

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How to Look Out for Your Trick-or-Treaters’ Dental Health

By Just for Kids Dentistry | October 1, 2021

Kids everywhere are looking forward to all the sweet treats Halloween has to offer. As a parent, you may feel less excited about it if you’re concerned about the long term effects on your child’s teeth. Here’s how to look out for your trick-or-treaters’ dental health while still enjoying the holiday fun. Some Candies are Safer It may sound surprising,

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5 Ways Fluoride Helps Dental Health

By Just for Kids Dentistry | September 1, 2021

Fluoride has a big reputation for helping fight dental cavities. For this reason, it’s found in many toothpastes, mouthwashes, professional dental treatments and most city water supplies. How does it work? Let’s talk about 5 ways fluoride helps dental health and so you can make sure you’re getting the right amount. 1. Fluoride Helps Strengthen Growing Teeth It’s especially important

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How Sealants Protect Your Child’s Teeth

By Just for Kids Dentistry | August 2, 2021

Dental cavities are very common among children, but they don’t have to be. There are many ways that you can help your child avoid cavities. Demonstrating proper brushing technique and a good dental care routine for your child is important, but that alone may not be enough to prevent cavities from forming so it can be a good idea to

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Summer Treats and Your Child’s Teeth

By Just for Kids Dentistry | July 1, 2021

Did you know that Americans spend billions of dollars every year on candy? Sugar is a major culprit in causing cavities in children. The sugar in sticky candies and other treats can stay in contact with your child’s teeth for even longer. Let’s talk about sticky summer treats and your child’s teeth and what you need to know to help

Happy family of four smiling together on couch, promoting preventive dental care and cavity prevention.

Do Fluoride Treatments Help Prevent Cavities?

By Just for Kids Dentistry | June 1, 2021

If you’re dedicated to taking good care of your smile to keep it healthy and bright, you’re probably already using fluoride toothpaste. So when your dentist or dental hygienist offers you a fluoride treatment after a cleaning, you’re probably curious about the extra benefits. Do fluoride treatments help prevent cavities? What is Fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral that is naturally

Red velvet box with white cushioning holding extracted teeth, illustrating the tooth fairy tradition.

Fun Details About the Tooth Fairy

By Just for Kids Dentistry | May 3, 2021

The tooth fairy is a popular mythological creature who has inspired countless children from multiple generations to care for their teeth. There are many things your child can learn from the tooth fairy about oral hygiene and the changes happening to their mouth as they lose their baby teeth and their adult teeth begin to emerge. Here are some fun

Teen patient giving thumbs up in dental office at McKinney practice.

Should Your Teen See a Pediatric Dentist?

By Just for Kids Dentistry | April 1, 2021

If you’ve been taking your child to the dentist since an early age, they’ve probably already visited a pediatric dentist instead of a general dentist. But now that your child is becoming older and has their adult teeth, you may be wondering, should your teen see a pediatric dentist, or when is the right time to switch to an adult

Happy toddler brushing teeth in blue bathrobe, demonstrating proper baby teeth care.

How To Care for Baby Teeth

By Just for Kids Dentistry | March 1, 2021

It’s common to think that because baby teeth will eventually fall out, they’re not that important, but the health of primary teeth in childhood can have a big impact on the health of permanent teeth in adulthood. Learning to care for baby teeth is especially important because the oral hygiene habits developed early in life can carry over into adulthood.