Pediatric Dental Cleaning in Temple, Texas
Here at Canyon Creek Dentistry, we offer fun, fast, and pain-free dental cleanings that get rid of germs on your child’s teeth to stop tooth decay. We know your child brushes and flosses their teeth twice a day. However, your child also needs teeth cleaning at least twice a year to ensure good oral health. […]
Ways to Reduce Dental Decay in my Child’s Mouth
A happy smile is a healthy smile! Did you know that tooth decay is the single largest cause of school absences? The longer decay goes untreated, the worse it gets. Not only can this mean costlier expenses for you, but it also jeopardizes your child’s oral health and education. There are a number of steps […]
Tooth Fairy Tips For Parents
February 28th is National Tooth Fairy Day. In celebration of this day, we want to share our top Tooth Fairy tips for parents like you to use. We know that being “mom” or “dad” is a big enough job as it is. However, parents often wear many hats. Kids get excited about Santa Claus and […]
Are Dental X-rays Safe For My Children?
Your child’s safety is your number one priority. We here at Canyon Creek Dentistry understand that. You watch what your child eats, what toys they play with, what friends they hang out with, etc. Your main concern is what can be harmful to your child. This also includes healthcare practices. One main concern we […]
Is Your Child Getting Enough Fluoride?
Fluoride has the incredible ability to reduce tooth decay in both adults and children. It can help to repair minor tooth decay while decay is still in its early stages. When your child doesn’t get enough fluoride, it can lead to an increase in dental cavities and other health issues. Not all US states have […]
3 Ways To Support Your Child’s Oral Hygiene
Oral hygiene is the cornerstone of dental care and it should begin when your child’s first tooth comes in. As a parent, it is important to support your child’s oral care with daily hygiene and regular dental visits for disease prevention and treatment. There are also habits you should practice (or avoid) that support good […]
What is a Pediatric Dentist?
Although Pediatric and family dentists are often confused, they are not the same. Pediatric dentists receive the same education and training as general dentists. However, they also undergo two years of post-training after dental school. This Post-training equips the dentist with knowledge of treatment and management of a child’s teeth, behavior, physical growth and development, […]
Should I Take My Infant To The Dentist?
We often get asked if you should take your infant to the dentist. The answer is yes! It is recommended that children come see us before the age of 1. According to a study, 70% of parents mistakenly think that when their children still have baby teeth it is not necessary to go to the […]
How to Prevent Toddler Tooth Decay
Preventing tooth decay in toddlers can help them later in life. Did you know that it’s estimated that by age four almost 25% of children have, or have had, a cavity? Bacteria that live in your mouth feed off the sugar and eat the enamel off the teeth. We see this most often in people […]
4 Recommendations For Athletes to Protect Their Teeth
If you or your child is an athlete, it is important to always protect the teeth. Many different types of accidents can occur when you are playing sports. And, if your teeth aren’t protected, you take the risk of chipping or even losing a tooth. Here are some of our top four recommendations to help […]