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...
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...
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. The risks of not taking...
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...
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...
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...