Are your kids as ready for the start of school as you are? Before the big day arrives, treat them to a mini-vacation at a place that reminisces the best of the sunny Caribbean…with surfboard beds and a floor-to-ceiling coral reef and fish mural. At Grand Parkway Pediatric Dental, Dr. Faisal Khan knows what makes kids smile…even about going back to school!

Do you have your “back-to-school” smile supplies ready? Maybe your kids have their toothbrushes and toothpaste…but what about their dental floss and mouthguards? Dr. Khan explains, “Children’s teeth should be brushed at least twice per day using a soft bristled brush and a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Parents should help them until about age six or until your child is capable of reaching all areas of the mouth. And wherever two teeth are adjacent to each other, kids are at risk for between teeth cavities. I know it’s hard to teach children to floss…but we have tips on making flossing fun. If your child is playing a high contact sport this fall, don’t disregard the importance of a mouthguard. Not only do they protect the oral cavity…recently, certain custom mouthguards have been found to also offer some protection against concussions. With several types of mouthguards available, we can help you choose the best one for your child!”

Do you have a toddler who’s just not excited about big brother and big sister going off to school? After school starts, Dr. Khan offers special morning appointments just for those little bitty ones. “Like the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry,’ says Dr. Khan, “I generally recommend to parents that they bring their kids around one year old. Kids that young rarely have anything wrong, so it’s just fun all around and they get accustomed to seeing a dentist!”

Make time before the end of summer for a play date at Grand Parkway Pediatric Dental with Dr. Khan and his crew. Digital x-rays, the option of sedation, sunglasses, movies, prizes and fun make this a favorite destination for those twice yearly checkups. Dr. Khan says, “We want your kids to go back to school with a great smile!”

Grand Parkway Pediatric Dental
Dr. Faisal M. Khan, DDS
832-222-TOTS (8687)
7830 W. Grand Parkway S, Suite 270, Richmond, TX 77406
www.grandparkwaypediatricdental.com