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Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?

October 17th, 2025

Two studies – one conducted in Washington State, and whose findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2004, and another conducted in Madrid, Spain, and whose findings were reported in 2012 in Science Daily, reinforce earlier findings that show a direct relationship between parental dental fear and that of their children. The…
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October Is Orthodontic Health Month!

October 16th, 2025

October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of fall, the taste of pumpkin spice, the fun of Halloween in Katy, and the healthy smiles which orthodontic treatment makes possible!Because October is Orthodontic Health Month, and it’s a great time to talk about how your orthodontist helps you create not just a more beautiful…
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Enjoying the Treat-Heavy Season While Managing Cavities

October 7th, 2025

“I broke a tooth Sunday and got in Monday at 3 pm. As always Dr. Estler came in quickly and decided a filling would work. He administered numbing a little at a time and I never felt it! Before the hour was over, he was done. I checked out and left @ 3:48! He has…
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Playing “Tooth or Dare”

September 24th, 2025

Our teeth perform several vital roles for us. We use them to bite and chew, to help form words, to support our facial structure. And never underestimate the power of a smile! But once you try to expand that job description, you are asking for trouble. Using your teeth for tasks they were not designed…
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