When it comes to your little one’s smile, you want it to stay bright and healthy for as long as possible. In order to do that, you need to take excellent care of their little teeth and gums. This means practicing consistent preventive , both at home and with the help of a Children’s dentist in Center and East Texas. Learn more today about effective preventive care and when to start it in this week’s blog post. (more…)

You sacrifice so much so that your child can have the best life possible. You happily place your wants and desires in a distant second because that’s what parents do. So, you want to be sure that your bundle of joy has a healthy and happy future. That’s why your children’s dentist wants you to encourage the development of the right habits in your child. (more…)

One of the milestones that your child will face is their first lost tooth. You see them toying with their loose tooth with their tongue from time to time, so you know it’s time to prepare for when it falls out.

Losing baby teeth is a natural part of every child’s early years. This post from your children’s dental health center can help you better understand what to do when their adult teeth are ready to erupt. (more…)

Spring Break was a preview of what’s to come in the summer! Care free days of sleeping in, fun activities with family, and time to do whatever you’d like are what school holidays are all about. This can quickly take a turn for the worst, however, when your child experiences a dental emergency. The first thing to do is remain calm. If you have the right dental team on your side, everything will be all right. Dr. Tom Youngblood, your children’s dentist in Center, discusses how to handle vacation emergencies. (more…)

Unfortunately, no one has written a manual about parenting. Well, there are plenty of books that claim to be, but no one seems to have gotten around to writing about your particular child. It can be tough trying to balance everything, and that includes taking care of their teeth. How can you get them to brush and floss every day? What else should you be doing beyond that? Fortunately, Dr. Thomas Youngblood, your children’s dentist in Center, is always willing to help by offering tips and answering questions. Curious about what kinds of information he has to share? To give you an idea of what he can offer you, here is a little tip about something your child probably drinks every day. (more…)