Thumbsucking Risks Outweigh Benefits

Thumbsucking Risks Outweigh Benefits

If you are worried about your child’s thumbsucking habits, call Drs. James and Samuel Owens at 918.455.7700.  If your child continues to thumb suck after the permanent teeth have come in, it can cause problems with tooth alignment and your child’s bite. It’s best...
Can Children Get Gum Disease?

Can Children Get Gum Disease?

If you have noticed that your child’s gums are bleeding, swollen or recessing or if your child has bad breath, gum disease could be the culprit. Call Drs. James and Samuel Owens at 918.455.7700 for a dental evaluation. Gum disease treatment for kids might be...
Is Chewing Gum Good or Bad For Kids?

Is Chewing Gum Good or Bad For Kids?

Drs. James and Samuel Owens advise parents that the only chewing gums with the ADA Seal are sugarless gums. If your child is partial to gum chewing and experiencing any dental issues, call and make an appointment at 918.455.7700. Most children like to chew...
Teaching Kids Good Hygiene

Teaching Kids Good Hygiene

Drs. James and Samuel Owens look forward to teaching children and teens (and adults) about dental health. Call and make an appointment for your child’s dental checkup today at 918.455.7700. No one wants their child to be the smelly kid in class but convincing them of...
Children Who Experience Sensitive Teeth

Children Who Experience Sensitive Teeth

We’ve talked about the differences between sensitive teeth in children versus adult teeth sensitivity in past articles. We want to expound on the subject and include some new causes. Think of how uncomfortable it would be to place an ice cube on a sensitive part of...
Children Who Chew Everything

Children Who Chew Everything

Some parents have expressed concern over their child’s obsessive-compulsive need to chew on everything. Parents have discussed their children chewing on pieces of plastic, pencils, their clothes or hair; and everything in between. Once babies go through the teething...