Our Blog

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.

Young girl smiling during pediatric dental examination with dentist and assistant in McKinney.

Does My Child Need a Root Canal?

By Just for Kids Dentistry | February 1, 2021

If your child’s tooth has become infected or damaged, you may have heard the term “root canal.” You may be wondering, “Does my child need a root canal? Don’t baby teeth just fall out anyway?” While it’s true that baby teeth will fall out eventually, protecting your child’s mouth from premature loss of a baby tooth can prevent further issues

Happy child holding pink speech bubble against blue background.

What You Need to Know About Space Maintainers

By Just for Kids Dentistry | January 1, 2021

If your child loses a baby tooth at an earlier age than is typical, their dentist may recommend a space maintainer. You’re probably wondering what you need to know about space maintainers and if one is necessary for your child. Space maintainers are used to hold space until a child’s adult or permanent teeth come in. If the space is

Happy child holding pink toothbrush with thumbs up gesture promoting dental health.

Helping Your Child Beat Plaque

By Just for Kids Dentistry | December 1, 2020

You may think it is too early to teach your child to care for their teeth, but healthy teeth early in life can be an important step towards healthy teeth in adulthood. The dental care habits developed in childhood are the foundation of the habits that will be practiced throughout life. Read on to find out how you can be

Young child brushing teeth with a blue toothbrush and excited smile.

Fluoride and Your Child

By Just for Kids Dentistry | November 2, 2020

Parenting is a tough job, with many balls to juggle. Each parent has to ensure their child is nurtured, socialized, eats nutritiously, educated well, and sees the doctor regularly. Oral hygiene for kids can be an important priority for parents, but one thing can help keep their teeth strong and healthy: fluoride. Learning about fluoride and your child can help

Child's hand holding colorful gummy vitamins pouring from a jar, illustrating potential dental concerns.

Are Gummy Vitamins Bad for Teeth?

By Just for Kids Dentistry | October 1, 2020

We all want the best for our children, and we hope for a relatively easy way to do that. Gummy vitamins seem like a godsend to parents who want to keep children’s diets well rounded and full of nutritious choices. But we all want to know: Are gummy vitamins bad for teeth? If they are, what options do we have?

Mother teaching young child proper toothbrushing technique with red toothbrush.

How to Support Healthy Teeth For Kids

By Just for Kids Dentistry | September 1, 2020

Naturally you want to help your kids learn healthy habits in caring for their smile. So how can you encourage dental hygiene for kids? Here are 5 ways to encourage healthy teeth for kids. 1. Support Healthy Teeth with Healthy Hygiene Taking time to brush and floss properly daily is an important part of healthy hygiene. Oral hygiene is the