Blog - Green Apple Pediatric Dentistry

What are Dental X-Rays (Radiographs)?

A common question that holistically inclined patients ask the dentist 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. The risks of not taking x-rays far outweigh...

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...

Why We Choose to Be Fluoride-Free

As a holistic family dental practice, we put a lot of emphasis on prevention, especially through nutrition and good home hygiene. One common measure we don’t routinely use? Fluoride. Fluoride is not an essential nutrient for teeth, but it is a neurotoxin, meaning...

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. Naturally, that raises the question: Just what is that “good stuff” anyway? It starts with whole...

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. Read More

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)...

Are X-rays (Radiographs) Truly Necessary?

This is a question our front desk team members gets asked often when scheduling a new patient appointment. It is difficult to answer "Yes" or "No" due to the fact that for new patients we do not have any information on file regarding their dental history, family...

Breastfeeding, Speech Development & Teeth Gaps

A few years ago, one of my close friends and dental colleague asked me about her child's upper lip attachment (maxillary facial frenum). She wanted to know if the attachment was normal and if not, should it be a concern? At that time I gave the best answer I could,...