What You Need To Know About Pediatric Dentistry In Humble TX -

What You Need To Know About Pediatric Dentistry In Humble TX

Pediatric dentistry is basically a branch of dentistry that deals with the oral health of children. With that said, it’s very important to maintain proper oral hygiene among children. This shouldn’t be ignored because it may possibly lead to serious dental conditions in the later years when the child grows up. It’s important for parents to teach their children how to maintain proper oral health by brushing their teeth regularly.

Children should also be advised to avoid foods that are rich in sugar. In addition to that, parents should also make sure to bring their children to a Humble Tx pediatric dentist regularly to get routine checkups.

Regular dental checkups are important because a lot of dental diseases can be prevented or controlled better if they can be detected early. Children are advised to get checked by a dentist at least once every three months.

In addition to taking care of children’s oral health, pediatric dentists are also charged with teaching and guiding them about proper oral hygiene. A lot of dental conditions can be prevented if proper oral hygiene is practiced. Similarly, serious injury that can affect the teeth can also be prevented by following appropriate precautions when children are involved in sporting activities. Both safety instruction and accident prevention are important parts of pediatric dentistry. On top of that, pediatric dentists are also responsible for teaching parents about different dental procedures and products that can help maintain their family’s oral health.

One of the biggest goals of pediatric dentistry is to help prevent tooth decay among children. Improper oral hygiene and dental diseases can greatly hamper a child’s performance in school. Being embarrassed about the condition of their teeth can also have a negative effect on a child’s behavior and the manner as to how he interacts with other people. Observing proper eating habits and doing certain precautionary measures are vital to preventing tooth decay.

Since pediatric dentistry is a special field, it requires pediatric dentists to undergo special training. Let’s face it, dentist are people too and some just don’t do so well with children. Sometimes, no matter how much training one has, some dentist are going to be better with your children than others. The important thing about pediatric dentistry is that your children learn that going to the dentist is not a thing to be dreaded nor is taking care of their teeth while at home!

All of our Humble pediatric dentist place great emphasis on the relationship between the dentist and their young patient. It’s important for the dentist to have a good grasp of child psychology so that she can treat children effectively. Because of this, child psychology is considered an integral part of pediatric dentistry.

Bring your children to see us today! We will make sure that they enjoy their visit and will leave looking forward to their next visit.

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Dr. Holly J. Gregory practices a full scope of periodontics with expertise ranging from dental implants to laser periodontal treatments, gum grafting, and Dr. Gregory can correct a wide variety of periodontal (gum) disease.
Our office is located at 19502 McKay Blvd., Suite 202, Humble, TX 77338. Call us today at (281) 446-9157.

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Billy – New Family Dentistry Patient

How do you describe something that is so superior to anyone else that you have ever experienced. There are no words to describe the skill of Dr. Bollman. She is the best!! I will leave it at that…

New Teeth In Just One Day

From the time I walked in, I noticed a huge difference in the way I was treated here. Dr Gregory and her staff took the time to fully explain my entire procedure and covered all the options available to me. Every pro, every con was explained in detail allowing me to make…

From a Patient Who Had Laser Gum Treatment

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Gregory for the past 6 months and it has been a very pleasant experience. She and her staff are wonderful and have made me feel very comfortable. They are always very upbeat! Dr. Gregory did an excellent job of explaining the procedure…

From a Patient Who Had Gummy Smile Reduction

I was happy to find Dr. Gregory after a previous bad experience. I was very nervous and she put me at ease about the procedure and made a follow-up call that evening to be sure all was well. I will feel very comfortable recommending her to all my friends…

From a patient who had gingival (gum) grafting to cover exposed roots

During the past several years I have had several lengthy procedures (with other doctors) and what seemed like a scary endeavor turned out to be so much better than anticipated (with Dr. Gregory). My overall experiences have been positive and I have felt that I was…

From a patient who had dental implants placed to replace a tooth-supported bridge

I am a dental implant patient. I went through the procedure with great education on the process. I was leery at first. My fixed bridge of 25+ years broke and the recommendation was to receive implants instead of a bridge, which they did not have 25 years ago…

From a patient who had an All-on-4 implant bridge procedure to replace all lower teeth instead of conventional denture fabrication

When Dr. Summers retired and Dr. Gregory took over the practice I have to admit I was a bit nervous. Well that was for naught. Dr. Gregory has a quality that excites admiration. Within minutes she showed that she has a very caring attitude and that she is…

From a patient with medical challenges who needed emergency surgery

There are no words to describe the amount of pain I was in when I came to your office. A trip to my regular dentist revealed a cracked tooth and she referred me to you. I believe this to be a God thing because he could not have sent me…

From a patient who had gingival (gum) grafts performed to cover exposed roots

My experience with Dr. Gregory and her office and staff have been nothing but wonderful. Everyone is thoughtful, caring and professional. Dr. Gregory takes the time to discuss what she feels needs to be done, the procedure and what to expect afterwards…

From a patient who had laser periodontal treatment (LANAP)

I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate Dr. Gregory and her staff. My experiences when visiting her office have been so positive and I feel so encouraged. Normally one feels fear, especially when diagnosed with a gum disease…