Sprout Dentistry For Kids Blog

As a parent, you need to track many aspects of your child’s life. Such things can include their nutritional intake, education, and so on. For a kid’s first few years, though, one crucial factor is oral health. In particular, knowing when their baby teeth erupt or fall out can keep their smile in prime condition. Luckily, your Allen dentist can give you the relevant facts. Here, then, is a summary...

Before the baby arrived, you planned on breastfeeding, but now that they’re here, you’re finding it more difficult than you thought it would be. Don’t give up on this bonding experience! Through your other mommy friends, you hear about their babies’ problems, including a lip or tongue tie . But how do you know that your baby has one? Here are three ways to tell! Trouble with Breastfeeding Unfortunately, nursing...

You knew having a brand-new baby would be a challenge, but your little one keeps crying no matter what you do – feeding, changing their diaper, rocking – and nothing seems to help for long. Their colic is making you miserable, and you know in your gut that something must be wrong, but what? Have you considered the possibility that your baby with colic could have a tongue tie? This...

As your baby gets older, they will reach many milestones. Some they’ll enjoy, and others not so much. When your baby begins teething, it’s an important development but one that is likely to cause discomfort. Teeth can begin to erupt for some infants at 3-4 months of age. However, some might not get their first tooth until their first birthday. Here are some symptoms of teething in McKinney and some...

Losing baby teeth can be a fun rite of passage for kids. Having teeth extracted . . . is much less enjoyable, although sometimes necessary. For whatever reason, if your child needs to have teeth extracted, the healing process can require time and patience. What will your kid need throughout this recovery time after children’s tooth extraction ? Read on to find out! Blood Clot The body naturally provides a...

Finding a kid’s dentist near me isn’t always easy, but it’s not impossible. At Sprout Dentistry for Kids, Dr. Justin and Dr. Sage offer safe and effective solutions that are designed to improve, treat, and enhance children’s smiles as they grow and develop. With close monitoring of any changes to teeth, gums, or their bites, a pediatric dentist can deliver kid-appropriate care in an environment that encourages positivity and excitement....

When your little one is gleeful about the new gap in their grin and excitedly awaiting a visit from the Tooth Fairy, it doesn’t get much cuter than that. But what if your child knocked out a tooth unexpectedly? While this can be scary for your youngster in the moment, it can be stressful for you too. Like anything that happens without being anticipated, it’s always better to have a...

There’s nothing better than taking a dip in the pool when it’s hotter than blazes – and it’s almost never been steamier than it is this month! Swimming is great fun for kids and good for their overall health, too, but did you know that the chlorine in the pool’s water can actually affect their little smiles in a not-so-positive way? If you’ve been wondering if swimming is bad for...

Your kids seem to ask you for brownies twice a week, but they are still learning about how important it is to prioritize dental health, after all. As they grow, you are trying to set a good example to help them learn how to make wise dietary choices that benefit their teeth and general health. With children’s oral health in McKinney in mind, keep reading for food tips from a...