March, 2013 - Pecan Tree Dental

Grand Prairie Dentist Has Advice for Dental Emergencies

Picture a nice day at the park, just you and your kids. The sun is bright and warm. A soft breeze washes over you, carrying the soft tunes of bird song. Then suddenly you hear it: a loud bang and your child crying. As you are running, you notice the hand clasped firmly in front […]

Grand Prairie Dentist Discusses Children and Bruxism

Did you know that 38 percent of children grind their teeth? If you’ve even seen your child grinding his or her teeth, you may have found the sawing noise and the sight of the clenched jaw moving back and forth to be disconcerting. After all, how could it not be bad for your child’s teeth? […]

Grand Prairie Dentist: Teach Your Child to Floss

Flossing can be a bit of a sore subject when it comes to dental care. Not only can flossing cause temporarily sensitive gums if not done regularly, but it can also lead to arguments between parents and their children. For some reason, kids don’t want to floss. Unfortunately, enumerating the benefits of flossing will probably […]

Grand Prairie Cosmetic Dentist Shares Tips for a More Attractive Smile

Does your smile light up a room? If the answer is no, you deserve better. Your smile should wow everyone fortunate enough to see it. Having a beautiful smile is a major confidence booster. So if you’re unhappy with what you see in the mirror, if your smile is making you grimace, don’t settle. Here […]

Grand Prairie Dentist: Five Benefits of Implant-Retained Dentures

If you wear dentures, have you ever thought of getting them stabilized with dental implants? Dental implants feature titanium posts, coated with a special substance that encourages them to fuse with the jawbone. After they are placed and enough time has passed to ensure a good bonding of bone and post, small connective pieces called […]

Grand Prairie Dentist Has Tips for Teaching Kids to Brush Properly

Establishing good oral hygiene habits at a young age sets children up for a lifetime of good oral health. But teaching children to brush their teeth properly can be difficult. They may lose focus or just not want to brush their teeth. However, it’s very important not to give up. It may be tempting to […]