Sprout Dentistry For Kids Blog

Helping children stay on top of their dental care may be a challenging task for many parents. However, it can be a downright battle for parents with special needs children. Children with a physical, emotional, behavioral, intellectual, or communication disability might not be able to care for their teeth independently, meaning their parents or caregivers must always be there to assist them. Some even experience high levels of anxiety when...

Is your little one fearful of the dentist? Do you find it challenging trying to load them in the car and get them to the dentist’s office because of their heightened anxiety? You’re not alone. Many parents struggle with the same problem but fortunately, there is a solution that is helping to change the way kids view their upcoming dental appointments. Dr. Justin Chan and Dr. Sage Yoo at Sprout...

As a parent of a child with special needs, it can feel like an exhausting feat trying to help them maintain a healthy smile. Fortunately, Dr. Justin and Dr. Sage offer special needs dentistry in McKinney and know what it takes to ensure a positive future for a child’s smile. Read on to learn 3 ways you can minimize the risk of tooth decay and gum disease and keep their...

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. This means your child’s pediatric dentist will focus their attention on the importance of dental care at an early age as well as providing you, the parent, with valuable tips to encourage and inspire your child to maintain good oral hygiene at home. Dr. Justin and Dr. Sage firmly believe in patient and parent education, which is why this article focuses on beneficial...

A child’s smile is a beautiful thing. From the moment those first few teeth erupt, it’s important that you start the process of maintaining a healthy smile early on. By establishing a nighttime routine, you can begin to make positive oral health habits for kids in McKinney normal in your home and improve their chances of sustaining a healthy smile as they grow. Dr. Justin Chan and Dr. Sage Yoo...

Although it may seem as if a lip or tongue-tie in McKinney is a recent phenomenon, the truth is that these natural birth defects have been occurring for centuries. The change is how women are choosing to feed their babies, which is ultimately the reason many parents are turning to their pediatric dentists to inquire about a frenectomy for their little one. At Sprout Dentistry for Kids, Dr. Justin and...

Are you a nursing parent? Did you know that breastfeeding offers many great benefits to both you and your child, especially as it pertains to your oral health? Apart from its ability to fight infections and reduce the chances of SIDS in infants, it can also positively impact both you and your baby’s teeth and gums in various ways. The following article about nursing and oral health in McKinney explains...

Is it possible for your child’s tongue to be in the improper position? Surprisingly, yes it is. If you’re thinking there’s no way you can incorrectly position this large muscle inside your mouth, ask yourself the question, “Have you ever bitten your tongue?” Chances are that both you and your child have done this, as have nearly 50% of all Americans. To find out if your little one needs help...

It is safe to say that 2020 threw everyone a curveball with the ongoing pandemic. Because of COVID-19, many young patients were unable to see their pediatric dentist for regular checkups and cleanings, and unfortunately, your children’s dental insurance coverage won’t offer any benefit extension. This is why Dr. Justin and Dr. Sage strongly recommend you maximize your child’s plan while there is still time. Since these benefits will not...