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Floss or Brush First
Floss or Brush First
01/17/2019

Brushing and flossing teeth is a daily ritual, but there's one thing we bet you still don't about this crucial oral hygiene routine: should you brush your teeth first, or floss them first? At Children's Dentistry of Amarillo, we strive to be a comprehensive pediatric dentistry resource for patients throughout the greater Amarillo, TX area. So today, we want to shed some light on this common question.

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The Best And Worst Holiday Foods For Children’s Teeth
12/18/2018

The holiday season is right around the corner! It brings joy, excitement, a surplus of sweet treats, and loved ones near as well poor eating choices that can cause damage to our young patients’ teeth. At Children’s Dentistry of Amarillo, we care about the overall health and wellbeing of our Amarillo area patients. That’s why we’ve put together these tips on what your children should and shouldn’t eat this holiday season to avoid getting cavities caused by tooth decay, damaging crowns, or dislodging sealants.

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Do Pacifiers Affect Baby's Teeth?
09/21/2018

The sucking instinct is a natural reflex in humans, and few images are more comforting than that of an infant sucking on a thumb, finger, or pacifier. But as a parent, you might be wondering: can using a pacifier hurt your baby's teeth? As your dedicated pediatric dentist in Amarillo, we at Children's Dentistry of Amarillo wanted to shed some light on the subject and explain the impact of pacifier use on baby teeth.

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Preparing Parents for Common Dental Emergencies
08/15/2018

Kids play rough, and while there is nothing wrong with that, rough play often leads to minor injuries, some of which can involve your child's teeth. You can minimize the chance that your child will lose or fracture a tooth by ensuring that he or she has proper mouth gear before playing contact sports. If your child does lose or break a tooth, the tooth may be salvageable. However, it is imperative that you get the child and the tooth to the kids' dentist in Amarillo ASAP. Before you take your child to our pediatric dental office, place the tooth or tooth fragments in a baggie filled with milk or saliva. Setting the tooth in one of these two liquids will help keep the tooth alive and increase the chances that we can put it back in.

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Gum Disease in Children
04/09/2018

Many people believe that gum disease is a problem that only affects adults. The truth is, however, that kids can also develop gum disease, causing inflammation, tooth loss, and bone damage if left untreated. At our Amarillo pediatric dentistry practice, Dr. Metcalf often sees young patients with the telltale signs of early gum disease called gingivitis that makes the gums look puffy, swollen, and bright red.

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Fun Ways to Encourage Your Children to Brush Their Teeth
03/05/2018

Brushing one’s teeth is a cornerstone of good oral hygiene and it’s no different for the youngest ones in your family. Unfortunately, getting a child to perform this task is sometimes like trying to pull teeth (not literally, of course!). However, because this is such a vital routine, you’ll need to do your best to instill regular brushing into your child’s habits. As your Amarillo kids dentist and providers of pediatric dentistry, we at Children’s Dentistry of Amarillo would like to give you several fun ways to encourage your children to brush their teeth.

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Healthy Foods That Are Bad for Your Child’s Teeth
01/08/2018

As a parent, naturally, you do everything in your power to make sure your child is healthy, safe, and happy. A part of keeping your child healthy is providing him or her with a good diet that’s full all the vitamins and nutrients growing children need. When you’re planning meals, it’s important to know that there are foods that may be healthy for your child’s body but unhealthy for their teeth.

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How to Prevent Cavities
07/20/2017

At Children’s Dentistry of Amarillo, it’s our aim to help children achieve all of their dental goals. One of these main dental goals that many patients have is to prevent cavities. As your Amarillo pediatric dentist and dental team, we want to do what we can to help our patients combat the development of cavities. To first do that though, we’d like to talk about how cavities occur.

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Preparing Your Child for a Visit to the Dentist
05/23/2017

For many children, a trip to the dentist can invoke anxiety and nervousness. However, we at Children’s Dentistry of Amarillo want to alleviate as much of the anxieties of a child patient as possible. As your trusted source of Amarillo pediatric dentistry, we’re proud to offer a fun and relaxed environment with a friendly staff that’s glad to cater to your every need. Having said that, it’s still important to prepare your child for the visit. We’d like to give you a few tips on taking your child to the dentist.

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Happy National Children’s Dental Health Month
03/21/2017

The team at your local Amarillo pediatric dentistry practice would like to wish all our patients and their families a happy National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM)! Every year during the month of February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors this important celebration to raise awareness of how important oral health is for kids.

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Encouraging Kids to Brush
01/10/2017

In order to help you ensure your children have a future full of healthy smiles, your local Amarillo, TX pediatric dentist has a few suggestions on how to make oral hygiene fun and encourage your children to get in the habit of brushing and flossing every day.

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Different Kinds of Teeth
09/22/2016

When a full set of teeth is grown in, an adult mouth has 32 teeth. But not all teeth are created equal! Each and every tooth is unique and is specially designed to fulfill specific functions in the mouth.

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Healthy Summer Recipes
07/15/2016

Summer is here, which means warmer weather, vacations, and spending more time with your family. In the midst of all this excitement, our Amarillo pediatric dentist wants to make sure your family continues to maintain great oral hygiene habits by eating healthy foods.

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The Early History of Orthodontic Treatment
07/01/2016

As you get older, your pediatric dentist might recommend that you make an appointment with a local orthodontist to help you straighten your teeth or jaw.

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Keeping Cavities Away
06/30/2016

When you’re a kid, the main challenge that stands between you and healthy teeth is cavities.

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Foods That Are Good for Your Teeth and Why
05/17/2016

We all know that a healthy, balanced diet is critical to overall health; but did you know that diet has a huge impact on teeth?

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The Beginnings of a Beautiful Smile
03/14/2016

As a pediatric dentistry practice, our main goal at Children’s Dentistry of Amarillo is to ensure the oral and dental health of your child.

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The Fairly Inconsistent Tooth Fairy
01/13/2016

The V.I.P. club of beloved mythical creatures has always had a few regulars.

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The Suck-ish Results of Prolonged Thumb-Sucking
11/18/2015

Most babies and toddlers will inherently suck their thumbs. And most will just as naturally wean off the thumb-sucking little by little, kicking the habit on their own between ages three to six.

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Toothbrush Selection
10/14/2015

There are so many different brands, shapes, and sizes of toothbrushes these days that choosing one for your child can be overwhelming. Never fear. The team at Children’s Dentistry of Amarillo will help you make the right decision by breaking down the basics.

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Welcome to Our Pediatric Dentistry Blog!
07/06/2012

Amarillo Kids Dentist, Dr. Billy Metcalf and his friendly and professional staff would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our new pediatric dentistry blog. We encourage your comments and participation. Do not hesitate to join the conversation!

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