Oral health is a vital component of a healthy body, and starting a child off on the right track helps build a foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits. Dental hygiene should begin as soon as the first tooth appears, and children should see their kids’ dentist in Flower Mound by their first birthday. Do […]
As parents and caregivers, we want what’s best for our kids all year. The holidays can be a challenge when it comes to sweets. It starts on Halloween, and then doesn’t seem to stop for months. It can be hard to prioritize health during the holidays, so I asked the team members at our […]
When a Flower Mound family had a baby that was struggling to breastfeed, the attending physician informed them their infant was tongue-tied. The surgical staff at the hospital recommended a frenectomy, and they wanted to use a scalpel to do the job. That’s when they contacted our pediatric dental practice to learn about their options. […]
Kids love trick-or-treating and, let’s not kid ourselves, even grownups can appreciate some Halloween fun in Flower Mound. Who doesn’t like crazy costumes and candy? Dentists like candy…even Dr. Duffy! What pediatric dentists don’t like is the fallout that can occur from an unrestrained cascade of candy. Kids (and their parents!) can easily end up […]
Who is the best pediatric dentist in Denton County? Dr. Duffy doesn’t like to toot her own horn, so her staff is going to do it for her this month! Dr. Duffy has been voted the top pediatric dentist in Denton County two years in a row in the Best of Denton County, an annual contest […]
When it comes to protecting children’s teeth, brushing and flossing simply aren’t enough. The ADA recently reaffirmed something we’ve been telling parents for a long time — toothpaste needs fluoride to prevent cavities. As a pediatric dentist, prevention is very important to me. I want our kids to have the best shot possible at living […]
Safety is the top consideration for parents when the topic of sedation comes up. We understand; it’s our top priority, too! Our Flower Mound dental practice offers comprehensive services for kids with complicated procedures, special needs, or high levels of anxiety. We have several tools to work with, including oral conscious sedation, IV sedation, and […]
Most of us take our teeth for granted—at least, until something goes wrong with them. As a Flower Mound pediatric dentist, I do my best to educate my young patients (and their parents) about their teeth so they’ll take great care of them. They need to last a lifetime, after all! You might think, “Hey, […]
Did you know that kids in Texas have among the highest rates of tooth decay in the country? In 2008, 73 percent of third graders had experienced tooth decay, yet only 42 percent had received treatment for their cavities. While the Lonestar State is too large for me to save alone, I do my best […]
Dr. Duffy’s 2018 Jungle Jam patient appreciation party is officially in the books! A very big thank you to everyone that came out and helped celebrate with us. Everyone on our team had a blast at the Jungle Jam – with the petting zoo and food vendors being highlights for us. It was great to […]