Sealants provide a thin coating over molars that can be a powerful tool to protect your child’s teeth from decay. This simple and painless solution can be applied in a matter of minutes by our team at our office, forming a protective shield and avoiding costly and painful cavities or other forms of tooth decay…
Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient comes back to receive care after an extended period of time. After a while, small dental concerns or issues can grow into an unexpected journey…
When you were a child, your mother may have instructed you to drink all your milk to build strong bones. Now that you have children of your own, you may hear yourself parroting those instructions you received years ago. Getting enough dairy is essential for young children whose teeth are growing. A child who consumes…
Can you believe it’s already September? At our office, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize the warning signs—bleeding and swollen gums, as a precursor to gum disease. This month, a national campaign is under way to raise awareness about gum health and…
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last chance to barbeque in the beautiful The Woodlands, TX community, head to the lake, and wear your favorite pair of white pants. About Labor Day…
Our team at our office knows that every parent loves to hear his or her child say, “no cavities!” when leaving our office. Let’s talk about why primary (baby) teeth get cavities, what you can do to help prevent them, and what Dr. William C. Wambaugh can do if your child gets a cavity. It’s…
One question our team at our office hear all the time is, “When should I start brushing my baby’s teeth?” You should begin regular cleanings even before your baby has teeth. After each breast feeding (or bottle-feeding) use a clean, damp washcloth to gently rub your baby’s gum tissue. You may wrap the material around…
When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at our office call this oral condition “hyperdontia.” Primary teeth are the first set of teeth that erupt in your child’s mouth, typically by the time they…
We would like to announce our Patient Appreciation Back to School Drawing!!! There is no better way to get everyone in the back to school spirit then to raffle off a brand new KINDLE!! Please fill out the entry form located on the bottom of this page and bring it in to us to be…
Our team at our office understand that the sights, sounds and sensations at a dental office can be unsettling for some children. One effective technique that we use to comfort your child is to offer the gas nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide is a common anesthetic used during many dental procedures. What is Nitrous Oxide? Nitrous…