All dental specialists whether pediatric dentists, orthodontists, or oral surgeons, begin by completing dental school and continue their education with several years of additional, specialized training. During training in the field of pediatric dentistry, an extensive knowledge and experience in treating infants, children, adolescents, and persons with special health care needs.

Establishing a "dental home" for your child provides the opportunity to implement preventive dental health habits that keep your child free from dental and oral disease and a place to go should a dental emergency arise.

Ask us if you need the name of one of our recommended pedodontists.

Toothaches occur when the nerve root of a tooth is irritated and can be caused by an infection, gum disease, decay (cavities), or injury. If your child complains of a toothache, rinse his or her mouth with warm water and inspect the teeth to be sure there is nothing caught between them. If pain continues, use a cold compress to ease the pain. Do not apply heat or any kind of aspirin or topical pain reliever directly to the affected area, as this can cause damage to the gums. Children's pain relievers may be taken orally.

If the toothache persists, it is important to call their pedodontist to determine the cause of the pain and provide relief. Immediate contact should be pursued if your child experiences:
• Pain that is not be relieved by over-the-counter drugs
• Severe pain after a tooth is pulled which may be dry socket syndrome
• Pain associated with swelling of the gums or face, or discharge around a tooth, especially if accompanied by a fever
• Broken or knocked-out teeth from an accident or injury

Our team at Pearland Pediatric Dentistry recently read a fascinating article about the connection between asthma and drinking soft drinks from The Guardian. According to a recent study, the consumption of too many soft drinks can increase your risk of developing asthma or the severe breathing condition Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD).

The article states, "Researchers in Australia examined the health and soft drink consumption of 16,907 people aged 16 and over in South Australia during 2008-2010.

One in 10 drank at least half a litre of soft drinks every day, they found.

"The amount of soft drink consumption is associated with an increased chance of asthma and/or COPD. There exists a dose-response relationship, which means the more soft drink one consumes, the higher the chance of having these diseases", the researchers, led by Zumin Shi of Adelaide University, report in the journal Respirology."

The research found that "13.3% of those studied who had asthma and 15.6% of those suffering with COPD said they drank more than half a litre of such drinks every day."

What's the lesson from this interesting article? Consume less soft drinks! Not only are they bad for teeth, but they are also bad for your overall health. If you have any questions about the article or your child's oral health, give us a call or ask us on Facebook!

This Halloween, Dr. Pamela Clark, Chompy and our entire team invite you to celebrate the season by earning a little cash and supporting our troops.

Through November 18, trade in your trick or treat candy at our Pearland location and earn a buck per pound. All donated candy will be sent to our troops overseas courtesy of the Silverlake UPS. If you'd like to write a letter to our military men and women overseas, we'll make sure to include it in our shipment.

Have a fantastic Halloween and we'll look forward to seeing you soon!

Thank you for your interest in our office. We are committed to providing your child with the highest quality of dental care. Our goal is to make every patient’s visit pleasant and educational. Pearland Pediatric Dentistry is based on preventive care.

Our entire team strives to teach good oral care that will enable your child to have a beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime. Establishing lasting relationships with our patient families, based upon mutual trust and open communication, is very important to us. Drs. Clark and Reddy feel confident that you will find Pearland Pediatric Dentistry kid-friendly and able to meet the dental needs of your child.

We look forward to seeing you soon. Pearland Pediatric Dentistry’s mission statement is to provide the highest quality pediatric dental care and dental education to our patients and their families in a safe, comfortable, compassionate, kid-friendly environment.

If you have any questions pediatric dentistry or about your child's treatment with Drs. Clark or Reddy, please feel free to give us a call.