{"id":13,"date":"2017-10-24T22:13:45","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T02:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=13"},"modified":"2019-06-07T21:08:03","modified_gmt":"2019-06-07T21:08:03","slug":"its-the-grand-opening-for-your-pediatric-dentist-in-midland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/its-the-grand-opening-for-your-pediatric-dentist-in-midland\/","title":{"rendered":"IT\u2019S THE GRAND OPENING FOR YOUR PEDIATRIC DENTIST IN MIDLAND!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-14 size-medium\" title=\"pediatric dental care in Midland\" src=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_119740918-300x200-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"pediatric dental care in Midland\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/p>\n<p>As a general rule, kids don\u2019t love visiting the dentist \u2014 unless you take them to the pediatric dentist in Midland! We\u2019ve got some great news for families in our area.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/meet-dr-youngblood.html\">Dr. Thomas Youngblood&nbsp;<\/a>is so happy to return to kids\u2019<\/p>\n<p>dentistry in the Panhandle with the grand opening of Midland Kid\u2019s Dentistry. He is joined by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/meet-dr-jones.html\">Dr. Weston Jones<\/a>. Both have a real passion for seeing young kids smile healthy and bright, and they can\u2019t wait to meet you and your toddler, adolescent, or teen!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>About Your Kids\u2019 Dentists<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Jones was raised on a farm in Utah, where he learned to love animals and value hard work. He studied at Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry and completed an internship in Ketchikan, AK, where he realized he had a true passion for kids\u2019 dentistry.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Jones brings his strong work ethic and love of pediatric dental care to Midland Kid\u2019s Dentistry. He is a member of the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aapd.org\/\">American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry<\/a>&nbsp;as well as the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Youngblood grew up in San Antonio and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. He is a Commissioned Officer in the Texas Army National Guard and also a member of the American Dental Association,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tda.org\/\">Texas Dental Association<\/a>, and an affiliate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Permian Basin Dental Society, and the East Texas Dental Society.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Visit a Pediatric Dentist?<\/h2>\n<p>A general dentist may provide excellent care for your own teeth and gums, but your child has different needs. Pediatric dentists are specialized in caring for young smiles. Cavity prevention is crucial for kids, as their risk of decay is higher until their tooth enamel completely hardens during adolescence. Bite problems that are identified early may also be fixed more easily with early orthodontic intervention.<\/p>\n<p>A pediatric dentist is an expert in the unique needs of growing smiles \u2014 and they and their team also know that children need a special, friendly approach to dental care. A pediatric dentist\u2019s office is usually a little more fun for kids, with games, toys, featuring bright colors, bold shapes, and characters they love.<\/p>\n<h2>Our Pediatric Services<\/h2>\n<p>At Midland Kid\u2019s Dentist, you\u2019ll find all the services your toddler, adolescent, or teen needs to smile healthily into adulthood.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/our-services.html\">Our services<\/a>&nbsp;include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preventive dentistry, like checkups and cleanings,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mouthhealthy.org\/en\/az-topics\/s\/sealants\">dental sealants<\/a>, and topical fluoride treatments to keep cavities and infection at bay.<\/li>\n<li>Tooth-colored fillings to treat cavities safely and effectively.<\/li>\n<li>Emergency dentistry for when the unexpected \u2014 like a knocked out tooth, broken tooth, or toothache \u2014 catches you by surprise.<\/li>\n<li>Sedation dentistry to help relax nervous or anxious kiddos.<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring of tooth eruption\/extraction as needed.<\/li>\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Schedule an Appointment Today<\/h2>\n<p>When was the last time your child visited the dentist? Engaging in routine prevention starting from a young age can help set your little one on the path to a lifetime of clean, healthy smiles. To learn more about your children\u2019s dentist in Midland, or to schedule an appointment for pediatric dentistry in an environment your kids will love, we invite you to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">contact us<\/a>&nbsp;today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a general rule, kids don\u2019t love visiting the dentist \u2014 unless you take them to the pediatric dentist in Midland! We\u2019ve got some great news for families in our area.&nbsp;Dr. Thomas Youngblood&nbsp;is so happy to return to kids\u2019 dentistry in the Panhandle with the grand opening of Midland Kid\u2019s Dentistry. 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