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Tooth Trauma Guidance

As our children learn to crawl, walk, run and experience their physical environment, accidental falls and collisions occur, sometimes resulting in trauma to a tooth or multiple teeth. At the moment of the incident, all are in a highly emotional state so the initial assessment is key in deciding if professional help is needed. The very first step is to…

myKIDSddsDecember 27, 2023

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Permanent Teeth: Different Look, Different Challenges

When the second set of teeth begins making their appearance, we at myKIDSdds are often met with questions concerning their size, color or shape. “When do permanent teeth come in? How in the world are they going to fit into my child’s mouth?” No doubt these new teeth do not at all resemble those cute little bright white, perfectly shaped…

myKIDSddsNovember 27, 2023

myKIDSdds | Holidays and Sugar Rush | Halloween Candy | Dallas Pedaitric Dentist Advice

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Holidays and the Sugar Rush

The holidays are all around us, and the temptation to flood our bodies with “sweet treats'' is hard to resist. We face aisles of enticingly colorful packaging and they taste sooo good. The season begins with Halloween which, by design, is laser focused on the activity of gathering as large a bag of candy as possible in a two-hour window.…

myKIDSddsOctober 27, 2023

Tongue Tie/Lip Tie Frenectomy Exam with Dr. Dad

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Baby Teeth … Why (do we have them), When (will they come in) and How (do we care for them)?

Becoming a new parent can feel daunting with many things to learn as you are handed this precious little one to buckle into a car seat and drive home, starting your journey as a family. One question that comes up after a few months of adjusting to feeding, sleeping (we hope) and caring for them is “When do babies start…

myKIDSddsSeptember 27, 2023

myKIDSdds | School Lunch and Mouth Guards

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School is Back! Lunch Packing and Mouth Guard Shopping

It’s that time of year again–school, sports, and activities return as well as the need to have a more structured routine, and that includes packing lunches. Creativity in color and texture and owning their choices can help to destress the process. Variety for the Win Offering several food groups that include protein, carbs, healthy fats, fresh fruit and veggies will…

myKIDSddsAugust 27, 2023

myKIDSdds blog | Energy Drink | Ice Chewing

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Energy Drinks and Ice Chewing … The Hype and The Crunch

Some news you can use, parents, there is NO health benefit for your children in energy drinks: zero, nada! Without question they are marketed beautifully and enticingly with their flashy, neon, brightly colored cans lining the aisles of our supermarkets and convenience stores. They are sometimes even found in the health food section, giving the false impression of being a…

myKIDSddsJuly 27, 2023