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Does My Child Need Infant Dental Care?

As a busy parent, you have many things to worry about and take care of when your children are young. It may be tempting to put off dental care until your children have a full set of baby teeth. However, prolonging dental care is not a good idea, as preventive dental care for infants prepares your children for a lifetime…

myKIDSddsDecember 11, 2018

orthodontist

What Kinds of Foods Can I Eat With Braces?

While the results of wearing braces are phenomenal – straight teeth, a better-aligned jaw, and an amazing smile – the process of wearing them is not always as enjoyable. Today’s braces are much more comfortable than they were in the past but they still require oral hygiene care, ongoing maintenance, and the omission of certain foods. If you or your…

myKIDSddsNovember 13, 2018

orthodontist

Important First Pediatric Ortho Evaluation At Age 7

Here at myKIDSdds, we strive to educate and prepare you and your little one with all you’ll need to ensure they have a lifetime of healthy smiles. This is why we agree with the American Association of Orthodontists when they recommend a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7. If you’re scratching your head right now, that’s…

myKIDSddsNovember 7, 2018

pediatric-dentist

How To Treat & Diagnose Lip Ties on Infants & Children

Lip ties occur when the strand of tissue connecting the lip to the gum is too tight, short and/or thick. When this happens, it can inhibit normal mouth function and development which can create the possibility for a number of different issues. So what symptoms should you look for, how do you know for sure if your child has a lip…

myKIDSddsSeptember 18, 2018

pediatric-dentist

Ways A Frenulum Can Affect Speech For Children

The phrase “tongue-tied” is more than just a figure of speech. A tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, is when a person’s lingual frenulum is too tight or too thick. For some, a tongue tie doesn’t affect everyday life. However, for others, it can severely affect tongue functionality, making it much harder for babies to breastfeed successfully. Untreated ties affect their ability…

myKIDSddsSeptember 4, 2018

sedation

Your Child & Sedation Dentistry

At myKIDSdds in Dallas we strive to make sure your child grows up excited about going to the dentist. In fact, one of Dr. Kogut’s main goals is to create an environment where the only time a kiddo cries is when they are leaving our office, as a teenager, at the end of their last visit. With that said, we…

myKIDSddsAugust 27, 2018