Caring for a child’s dental health is never too early. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends parents to bring their child to the dentist once the first tooth erupts (six months) and not later than their first birthday. However, children can become scared and hesitant about seeing the dentist for they do not know what to expect. Even to adults, something unfamiliar can be terrifying.

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Your child’s smile warms your heart and makes you proud to be a parent — but if that smile doesn’t receive proper dental care, it could quickly fall into disrepair. Finding the ideal dentist for any child is a challenge, but it is especially so if your little one has special needs. Certain medications, behavioral issues, and genetic factors can endanger their oral health, and you need to find a dental professional who is qualified to address these problems. Here are a few things you should look for when you’re searching for a special needs dentist in Midland.

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Midland mommies, we at Midland Kid’s Dentist understand how convincing kids for a dental appointment could be challenging. If you are one of those who tried everything from motivational speeches to reward system just to encourage them for a Regular Dental Check-up, why not tell them the real stories from dentists?

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Here at Midland Kid’s Dentist, special needs children hold a precious place in our heart. We love to interact with these ones and help them enjoy the benefits of a healthy smile. Nevertheless, many of these children have oral health issues that do not affect other kids. That’s why, as your special needs dentist in Midland, we’d like to take a moment to talk about how best to care for the oral health of children who face cognitive, behavioral, and/or physical challenges in their day to day lives.

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Dr. Youngblood, a talented dentist dedicated to treating children in Midland, loves to care for young smiles in the community. Unfortunately, there has recently been some confusion about where his precious patients can find him! He is no longer associated with his old practice, Children’s Dental Center of Midland, but he welcomes you to visit him in his new location!

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Did you know that you’re most vulnerable to getting cavities at a young age? In fact, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, tooth decay in children has reached epidemic proportions in recent years. Based on a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 42 percent of children aged 2 to 11 have had cavities in their baby teeth and 21 percent of those aged 6 to 11 have had cavities in their permanent teeth.

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The word ‘habit’ derives from the Latin word “habitum,’ meaning to hold or receive. When it comes to your children’s oral health, you have the power to help them receive a valuable gift that will continue to deliver benefits well into their futures. Don’t worry, your pediatric dentist is here to guide you along the way. Continue reading to learn more about why oral health and preventive dentistry are so important to starting your children on the right foot in life.

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It’s important to teach your kids to keep their fingers and odd objects out of their mouth—even when it comes to thumb sucking or even a pacifier. This simple rule could save their teeth!

Learn more about how your pediatric dentist in Midland can help you and your little one stop relying on alternative ways to cope with your child’s stress in order to improve their oral health.

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Maybe your parents encouraged you to tie a string to the door that’s connected to your loose tooth to pull it out. Or maybe even worse, your older brother tried to convince you to tie your loose tooth to the back of his bike for a “quick and easy” way to pull out your tooth. We really hope you didn’t take their advice, but if you did—you know that’s not the best way to lose baby teeth in Midland!

In fact, you need to know that pulling your child’s teeth when they’re loose could damage the foundation for their adult teeth. As tempting as it is to pull out your child’s wiggly tooth, your dentist wants you to consider taking a more natural approach.

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As a general rule, kids don’t love visiting the dentist — unless you take them to the pediatric dentist in Midland! We’ve got some great news for families in our area. Dr. Thomas Youngblood is so happy to return to kids’

dentistry in the Panhandle with the grand opening of Midland Kid’s Dentistry. He is joined by Dr. Weston Jones. Both have a real passion for seeing young kids smile healthy and bright, and they can’t wait to meet you and your toddler, adolescent, or teen!

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