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Is A Frenectomy Needed For My Baby?

We have talked a lot about how tongue and lip ties can affect the breastfeeding relationship for moms and babies, but it’s important to acknowledge how ties can affect older children and adults as well. When we see infants for lip and tongue ties, Dr. Kogut and Dr. Alex diagnose and treat based upon function rather than appearance. At times,…

myKIDSddsSeptember 17, 2016

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Why Do Kids Grind Their Teeth?

Q: My preschooler has been grinding her teeth in the night lately, should we be concerned? Is there anything we can do to help her stop?A: Teeth grinding, or bruxism, in children is actually fairly common. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine estimates that between 14 and 17 percent of children grind or clench their teeth at night, particularly children ages five and…

myKIDSddsJune 13, 2016

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When Is It Necessary To Remove Baby Teeth?

Q: At my toddler’s recent dental checkup the dentist found a couple of cavities he suggested we fill. Do we really need to get fillings? Her baby teeth are just going to fall out in a few years anyways, it seems like a waste.A: Dental decay in young children is on the rise. In fact, today about 60% of children in the…

myKIDSddsJune 13, 2016

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Healthy Ways To Stay Hydrated This Summer

Summer is almost here. As soon as the last school bells ring it’s going to be nonstop soccer practices, summer camps, swim lessons, and trips to the beach. With the Texas heat and extra fun in the sun, it’s more important than ever to think about what we’re drinking and how we can stay hydrated without harming our teeth. Water…

myKIDSddsApril 27, 2016

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Toothpaste Picking Guide For Children

Deciding on a toothpaste for your child can feel a little overwhelming. After all, there are dozens of brands to choose from that all claim to possess a wide range of benefits for your child’s teeth and gums. Fluoride or no fluoride? With added flavor or without? Let us support you with the decision making process and, with our help, this will…

myKIDSddsApril 15, 2016

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Dallas Pediatric Dentist

From the time a child is born, all the way through adulthood, their mouth goes through some pretty incredible changes! Baby teeth can appear anywhere from 6 to 12 months of age, with full sets arriving around age 3. Around 6 years of age these baby teeth will start to be replaced by permanent teeth. While people typically associate them with…

myKIDSddsDecember 20, 2015