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While Halloween is a very exciting time for your children, and even for the whole family, it can also be a not-so-exciting time for your children’s dental health. While we don’t want to deprive our kids of candy on Halloween, it is important to consider the damage that chewy and sugary candy does to their teeth. If you want to enjoy your trick-or-treat candy this year, you still can, but try following these tips as they may help you and your kids keep a healthier smile after the Halloween fun is done. Consume Halloween candy in moderation The most important…

At around six months of age, teething is something every baby goes through and it can be difficult time for both you and your child. Babies that are teething tend to be quite fussy, as well as keep mom and dad awake most of the night. Even the calmest of babies can become quite rowdy when they are teething. You never want your child to be in pain, so as parents, when your baby is teething and suffering from sore and sensitive gums your natural instinct is to want to do something to help them relieve that discomfort. What are…

Getting your kids to take care of themselves can be a difficult task. Whether it is getting them to eat their vegetables, drink enough water, go to sleep at their bedtime, take a bath, or brush their teeth, you have to approach them the right way in order to instill those healthy habits into them. The best and most promising way to get your child to practice healthy habits is to start promoting those healthy habits as early as you can. Communicate the importance A lot of parents don’t realize the power of communication with their kids. From a young…

While it is no secret how dangerous and bad cigarettes are for your overall health, many people don’t realize how bad they are specifically for your oral health. Smoking cigarettes can cause mouth cancer as well as immensely increase your risks of gum disease. Smoking typical tobacco cigarettes also causes staining and yellowing of the teeth, bad breath, and can increase tooth decay. If you have switched to vaping in order to help divert some of the immensely negatively health effects of normal tobacco cigarettes, you may be now wondering whether or not there are equally negative health effects associated…

Many children are soothed and calmed by the means of a pacifier. Sucking on a pacifier is a natural and normal thing for a child as it is a part of their reflexes learned by the instinct of breastfeeding. Sucking on pacifiers, as well as other items, such as their thumbs, fingers, and random objects helps them to feel secure and content. Many children use the reflex of sucking as a security blanket as they go about learning and exploring the world. This act helps to relax them and can also help them fall asleep. In fact, the American Academy…

While some people find themselves nervous before going to the dentist, these days there is really nothing to worry about. Advancements in dentistry, medical technology, etc., have made going to the dentist a much more comfortable and enjoyable experience. However, dental anxiety is a real thing and nothing to be ashamed of. The most important thing to remember is to never avoid going to the dentist because of this dental anxiety. Avoiding going to your Las Colinas Dentist will only result in the worsening of your dental problems and therefore result in more extensive procedures that may need to take…

Over the last decade, as technology has quickly progressed, fortunately so has healthcare technology. In the field of dentistry, the advancement in technology has meant longer lasting, more efficient, and more comfortable treatments for patients. One of those treatments that has made the most beneficial advancements is dental fillings. Dental fillings are one of the most common procedures amongst dentists, and typically a procedure that almost every person goes through at least once. In which case, it is a great thing that they have come so far. Here at Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we are happy to tell you that…

Dental bridges are a wonderful option for those who are missing teeth. They are a great way to boost the aesthetic appeal of one’s smile and facial structure by mimicking a natural alignment of the teeth. Dental bridges are typically made up of two or more false teeth, which are called pontics. There are a variety of materials that can be used to make up the pontics of a dental bridge, however ideally and most commonly they are made from porcelain as this most naturally mimics the physical attributes of a real tooth both aesthetically and structurally. The different types…

Sleep apnea is a chronic condition that causes one’s breathing to stop at various times throughout their sleep cycles. Suffering from sleep apnea is often extremely disruptive and quite scary to those with it as well as their family or people sleeping near them. According to the National Sleep Foundation, this condition affects about 18 million people in the United States. Sleep apnea leaves its sufferers constantly tired and lethargic. When left untreated, sleep apnea can have a detrimental effect on one’s physical and mental health. The different types of sleep apnea There are two different types of sleep apnea,…

Invisalign in Irving is an excellent way to correct one’s bite or misaligned teeth without the noticeable metal wire that we find with typical braces. Many adults opt for Invisalign as it is an amazing and innovative way to straighten one’s smile that is less noticeable to others. Invisalign consists of a series of clear aligners that can be easily removed for eating and drinking. It is, however, strongly encouraged that you wear your aligners as much as possible to ensure your teeth become straight in the allocated amount of time. Because you are in charge of your aligners, proper…