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Laser vs. Surgical Frenectomy: Is One Better Than the Other for Your Child?
As we noted last time, the earlier that a tongue or lip tie is released, the better, since a tie can have such a big impact on a child’s orofacial development, not to mention their ability to eat, swallow, breathe, and speak properly. And when a frenectomy is...
Why Tongue Tie Can Interfere with Healthy Growth & What You Can Do About It
You’ve probably heard that the tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body, but that’s actually not quite correct. For one, it’s not a single muscle. The tongue is a group of 8 muscles that work together, creating a singular organ, sort of like an octopus...
COVID-19 Policy
I hope everyone is staying healthy, calm, and spending quality family time together during these unprecedented times due to the Coronavirus pandemic. We are following strict protocols mandated by the State to help to reduce the spread of the coronavirus when helping...
Why x-rays?
A common question that patients ask the dentist during their child's preventative visit is “why do I need x-rays?” Some patients are concerned with the radiation associated with dental x-rays or may think that too many need to be taken....
Probiotics: Gut Health, Your Mouth, & How It’s All Connected
In recent years, the term “probiotics” has become more common, yet many people are unfamiliar with what they actually are or how they can benefit your health. Probiotics are live microorganisms that are typically ingested through foods such as yogurt or dietary...
If Sugar’s What Teeth Don’t Need, Just What Do They Need?
While limiting sugar and other fermentable carbs is important for keeping teeth cavity-free, as we noted last time, eating plenty of the good stuff matters even more. Just ask any good pediatric dentist 🙂 Naturally, that raises the question: Just what is that “good...
How to Help Your Kids Develop Healthy Teeth & Attractive Smiles
It’s not the nicest news in the world: When it comes to health, our kids here in Texas have a long ways to go. According to the latest report from WalletHub, Texas kids rank 49th out of the 50 states plus the District of Columbia. We rank just below Mississippi and...
Don’t most of us have a tongue tie and lip tie? Why has nobody said anything about it before?
These are two very common questions I get asked almost every day. There is a great deal of detail I could go into but I’ll reserve that for another blog. On this blog, I will keep it a simple explanation and open the door for further discussion. The answer to the...
My Child Has Two Rows Of Teeth – Is This A Problem?
Probably not, but it can be a sign of teeth crowding. When this happens, it usually occurs on the lower front teeth. It is usually due to a narrow mandible that lacks enough space to allow all teeth to erupt into proper position. If the baby teeth have no mobility and your child is not able to wiggle them on his/her own, we may have to assist your child in sending them to tooth fairy land to allow the permanent teeth to erupt into better position. It is especially important, when the permanent teeth have fully erupted to remove such retained baby teeth.
But Aren’t They Just Baby Teeth?
A question we can expect to be asked everyday at Green Apple Pediatric Dentistry. I have continuously been asked this questions since I first treated a child, my junior year of dental school. Everyday we see children that present with decay on their primary (baby)...
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Laser vs. Surgical Frenectomy: Is One Better Than the Other for Your Child?September 28, 2022
Why Tongue Tie Can Interfere with Healthy Growth & What You Can Do About ItAugust 31, 2022- COVID-19 PolicyJuly 22, 2020
Why x-rays?February 3, 2019