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A Minor Procedure Could Help an Infant With This Nursing Problem
- posted: Jan. 23, 2022
Newborns come into the world eager and ready to partake of their mother's milk. But an anatomical quirk with some infants could make breastfeeding more difficult for them. The structure Read More
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
- posted: Apr. 08, 2021
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read More
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
- posted: Oct. 20, 2020
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in Read More
Even All-Natural Fruit Juices Could Raise Your Child's Risk for Tooth Decay
- posted: Aug. 01, 2020
The amount of sugar your child consumes has a huge bearing on their tooth decay risk: The more they take in, the higher it is for this destructive disease. Read More
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
- posted: Mar. 04, 2020
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read More
4 Things to Do to Keep Your Child's Dental Development on Track
- posted: Feb. 03, 2020
When you’re expecting a new baby, there’s a lot to prepare: outfitting the nursery, stocking up on diapers or choosing a pediatrician. It’s also not too early to consider Read More
3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
- posted: Jan. 14, 2020
As a parent, you’re all about helping your kids grow up healthy. But there are some obstacles that can make that difficult. One in particular is tooth decay, which Read More
A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
- posted: Sep. 06, 2019
“That kid is growing like a weed!” Every proud parent likes to hear something like that about their child: It means they’re growing up—and it shows! As nature takes its Read More
3 Ways to Help Your Child Relax at the Dentist
- posted: Jun. 18, 2019
Regular dental visits are an important part of teeth and gum health at any age, including young children. But the clinical nature of a dental office can be intimidating Read More
A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
- posted: Apr. 29, 2019
The American Academy of Pediatrics and other healthcare organizations recommend breastfeeding as the best means for infant feeding. While bottle feeding can supply the nutrition necessary for a baby's Read More
Oral Health Concerns for Preteens
- posted: Oct. 31, 2018
As if the preteen years didn’t give kids and their parents enough to think about, new oral health concerns loom on the horizon. Along with major changes to the Read More
Take Steps to Treat Chronic Mouth Breathing as Early as Possible
- posted: May 24, 2018
Many things can affect your child’s future dental health: oral hygiene, diet, or habits like thumb sucking or teeth grinding. But there’s one you might not have considered: how Read More
Sealants Could Protect Your Child's Teeth From Future Problems
- posted: May 04, 2018
Teeth lost to tooth decay can have devastating consequences for a child’s dental health. Not only can it disrupt their current nutrition, speech and social interaction, it can also Read More
Kids, Cats and Canines: Dental Development Through the Ages
- posted: Dec. 22, 2017
What do young saber tooth tigers, which have been extinct about 10,000 years, have in common with human kids today? At first glance, not a lot. Smilodon fatalis, the Read More
FAQs About Children's Dental Development
- posted: Oct. 15, 2017
Watching your newborn develop into a toddler, then an elementary schooler, a teenager, and finally an adult is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences there is. Throughout Read More
Support Your Child's Teeth Development with Proper Hygiene and Dental Care
- posted: Feb. 20, 2016
Between infancy and the onset of puberty, your child will grow one set of teeth, lose it and grow another; their jaw structure will also change dramatically. This rapid Read More
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Michael J Morris, DDS
Spring, TX 77379
