How important is your smile? From Dr. Clark

At Pearland Pediatric Dentistry, it is our goal to make your child's first dental experience a positive one. We strive to teach good oral care that will enable your child to have a beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.

And speaking of smiles, in a new poll conducted by Glamour Magazine, people were asked, “If you had to pick between having perfect teeth, eyesight or hair, which would you choose?

Well, 44 percent of folks out there are choosing teeth! In addition, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, or AACD, conducted a study and found that 99.7 percent of those polled believed a smile is an important social asset. Respondents said straightness, whiteness, cleanliness, as well as the sincerity and sparkle of a person’s smile were all important factors not only socially, but career-wise as well.

We 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. Give us a call to schedule an appointment for your child!

Congrats from Dr. Clark & Pearland Pediatric Dentistry!

Congratulations to our patients from Pearland ISD who were awarded for their artwork submissions in the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Exhibit!

Carsen J.
Andrew A.
Gabriella C.
Elena A.
Hailey B.
Bryson O.
Olivia R.
Rachel S.
Josie T.
Katelyn R.
Charles G.
Anica R.
Jase L.
Isbella P.
David J.
Vidya M.
Anne M.
Brianna B.
Jason B.
Riley M.
Surya S.
Abigail O.
Oliver F.
Evan G.
Marissa D.
Hannag L.
Emily D.
Maddie M.
Erin S.
Katelyn M.
Sabrina A.
Taylor L.
Darcy B.

Ask Dr. Clark: When is thumb-sucking a cause for concern?

Lots of you have asked Dr. Pamela Clark and our staff at Pearland Pediatric Dentistry whether it’s healthy for children to suck thumbs and fingers. If you’ve got a thumb-sucker in the house, you are not alone. Research tells us that between 75% and 95% of infants suck their thumbs.

Is this something to worry about? In most cases, no. Sucking is a natural reflex for an infant, and can provide security and contentment as well as relaxation for your little one. It’s a habit that most children grow out of between the ages of 2 and 4.

However, if your child keeps sucking after he’s gotten his permanent teeth, it’s time to take a closer look. If your child sucks his thumb aggressively, putting pressure on the inside of his mouth or his teeth, it could cause problems with tooth alignment and proper mouth growth. If you’re worried, give us a call and we will help assess the situation, and provide tips for how to help your child break the habit.

Happy New Year!

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!