The importance of regular checkups, from Dr. Pamela Clark

Is your child brushing his or her teeth twice a day? If yes, that’s terrific! But, don’t forget that it’s also important for your child to visit Pearland Pediatric Dentistry every six months in addition to brushing their teeth a couple times a day. If your child will be visiting Drs. Clark or Reddy for the first time, it’s important to bring them in after their first tooth comes through, and no later than their first birthday. After all, regular dental checkups are important for maintaining good oral health. During the appointment, Drs. Clark or Reddy can:

• Check for problems that might not be seen or felt
• Detect cavities and early signs of decay
• Treat oral health problems early
• Show your child how to properly brush and floss their teeth

During an oral exam the doctor will check the health of your child’s mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks and tongue. Checkups will also include a thorough teeth cleaning and polishing. If your child has not been to the dentist in the last six months, it’s time for you to schedule an appointment!

What puts you at ease at Pearland Pediatric Dentistry?

At Pearland Pediatric Dentistry, we know not everyone is always thrilled to visit their dentist. But our staff and Dr. Pamela Clark strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each of your child's visits.

Because our practice is based on preventive care, we strive 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.

This morning, we’d like to know: What is it about Pearland Pediatric Dentistry that makes your child comfortable or puts him or her at ease? Is it something about our pleasant office environment? Our friendly professional staff? Is it something about Drs. Clark or Reddy?

Let us know by posting here or on our Facebook fan page!

Staying connected with Pearland Pediatric Dentistry

At Pearland Pediatric Dentistry, our staff embraces technology, whether it’s through the innovative treatments we offer, our high-tech web site or our interactive Facebook fan page. As you can probably tell, we love connecting with our patients online, whether it’s by sharing news on our blog or communicating ideas on our fan page. For social media to work, we understand that conversation is vital, and that’s why we invite you to join in and tell us what’s on your mind. Although social networks are hugely popular these days, we know they’re unpredictable and ever-changing.

While Dr. Pamela Clark and our staff take a little time to research how to best use social media, we thought we’d ask you, our loyal patients: How would you like us to use our social networks? What would you like us to share on our blog in the coming months? Please post your thoughts or give us a call!

Helping kids overcome fears of the dentist, from Dr. Pamela Clark

Let's face it, some children have fear when it comes to visiting the dentist. Our team at Pearland Pediatric Dentistry found a great article on helping children overcome fears of the dentist, courtesy of our friends at WebMD.

Making your child feel comfortable when they visit Drs. Pamela Clark and Suha Reddy is a huge reason to take your child to a pediatric dentist instead of a regular dentist. Pearland Pediatric Dentistry excels at making children feel comfortable visiting the dentist. 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. In fact, most of our patients look forward to their next visit!