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 […]
As a pediatric dentist, I like to think that there is a kid in all of us. That’s why our dental practice throws the best party in town every year, the Jungle Jam Patient Appreciation Party! The Jungle Jam is something we put together a few years ago to celebrate our patients. It’s like a […]
Why should you choose a pediatric dentist in Flower Mound over a general dentist? Is there really a difference in care levels? You bet there is! The short answer is that your child will receive specialty care from a dentist specially trained to work with children from a pediatric dentist. Pediatric dentistry is a specialized […]
Youth sports help Flower Mound children learn discipline and teamwork, in addition to just being fun. With Spring right around the corner, many are preparing for their lacrosse, softball, or baseball seasons. Spring and Summer training camps are on the horizon, too! With all of this action comes the added risk of oral injuries and […]
Cavities are little holes in teeth that can result in big problems. I’ve worked as a pediatric dentist in Flower Mound for 24 years, and I have noticed an upward trend in the amount of cavities in our neighborhood, as more of the big problems that are associated with them are left untreated. What’s worse […]
Have you been looking all over Flower Mound to find the perfect toys for your children? We have, too. Sometimes it’s hard to know the best target for your hard-earned dollars, so we’ve done a little research to find out what the Top Toys of 2017 are. With only days left to finish your shopping, […]
Did you know that Americans lose an average of 14% of the money they invest into flexible spending accounts every year? A lot of folks don’t realize they can use their FSA dollars for dental work in Flower Mound, leading to a forfeit of money put away for things like cleanings, teeth whitening, or sealants. […]
Why would a pediatric dentist in Flower Mound want all of your Halloween candy? Because every pound you bring me is one pound of sugar that a Flower Mound child didn’t eat. Americans, particularly our children, consume vast quantities of candy. The average person consumes 3.4 pounds of extra candy in the aftermath of Halloween, […]