Sprout Dentistry For Kids Blog

Your child has been looking forward to trick-or-treating for months. They’ve carefully picked out their costume and dreamed about all the candy they’ll receive. But, as a concerned parent, you worry about cavities after Halloween. Is there candy that’s more smile friendly than others? How can you make sure your child makes it through without damage to their teeth? Read on to find out! Go with Chocolate Believe it or...

As a parent, you’ve got plenty of concerns on your plate, and looking for a trustworthy, exceptional children’s dentist can be a big feat to take on. When you Google “dentist near me,” you’ll likely get dozens of results that will be overwhelming to narrow down. Fortunately, there are some key factors that you can take into account to narrow down your list of pediatric dentists so you choose the...

Bringing a baby home is one of the most exciting and magical experiences for many – and it can also be a difficult, trying time, especially if breastfeeding doesn’t come easily. Nursing is not a given for a number of reasons, and one significant factor is the baby’s ability to latch on. If your little one is popping on and off the breast or otherwise having issues transferring milk, keep...

Dummies, binkies, pacis…no matter what you call them, pacifiers are a favorite of many parents and babies alike. Babies find them very soothing, and a parent is always interested in solutions when their child is crying. The catch comes if a child sticks with pacifier use for too long as they grow. Dental problems can develop, which is important for parents who need a good reason to take the ever-popular...

Trying to keep your children from getting sick becomes more difficult than usual during cold-and-flu season when winter rolls around. Understandably, when they are sick it can distract you from things you might normally be on top of, such as making sure they brush their teeth. The average child will get 6-8 colds per year with most of them coming during the winter. After all, children are more prone to...

Young smiles are prone to developing common cavities in McKinney. While parents may want to avoid them at all costs, kids are still kids, and keeping them on track with their oral hygiene isn’t always easy. Dr. Justin and Dr. Sage at Sprout Dentistry for Kids want to change that. To combat some of the most common cavity culprits, they have compiled some helpful tips parents can use to help...

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...