These awesome ladies are the smiling, welcoming faces in our front office and also the busy worker bees in the background. They truly do it all! We are so thankful for you and everything that you do!!
Governor Abbott’s new executive order states that non-emergent dental care must be postponed until after May 8th. If you have an appointment before then, your appointment is cancelled. We will call to reschedule those appointments when we get closer to that date.
We are still here for you for dental emergencies. Please call the office at 713-461-1509 if you need us or have any questions!
We miss you all so much and can’t wait to see you again! We are preparing the office for a clean, safe and fun post-COVID19 return!
Guess whose birthday was April 4th?!
None other than our fabulous Dr. Theriot! We are sad we can’t give a hug today but we sure do wish her the best birthday and most wonderful year ahead!
March 26th was Dr. Lindhorst’s birthday! We are wishing our kind, adventurous, and awesome boss lots of joy today and everyday! 🎂🎈
Are you looking for a fun way to teach your child about the dentist or what to expect for their first visit?! We have lots of fun books in our office that you can also find at your favorite bookstore or online that will help your child learn about all things related to the dentist. They can learn about how to brush, floss, wiggle their first tooth, what to do when the tooth fairy comes, what to expect for their first cleaning or first filling, and much more! You’ll even see some of their favorite cartoons and characters!
Are there any you love that aren’t shown here? We’d love to hear about them!! Tell us in the comments below!
Hey Smiles for Kids families! Get out your crayons, markers, Popsicle sticks, and other art supplies!! We want to see you create fun dental art while you’re home these next few weeks!! Take a picture of your art and post it on our Facebook page! When we return to our office on April 6th, we will pick a lucky winner!! Let’s see your creativity!
There was lots going on in the month of February!! We had National Children’s Dental Health Month, girl scout cookies, patient contests and a busy President’s Day!! Our team really pulled together to help each other out. One of our team members was voted the best of the best for February and it is…..
Ms. Jessica is our doctors’ chair-side operative assistant. Our staff said that she has been a huge help also in the hygiene area and x-rays. Thank you Jessica for being awesome! Congratulations!!
Check out our “Name This Stuffed Animal” contest for this month.
It’s a cute little Charlie Brown!! But we think he needs a new name! Can you help us? We will choose our favorite name at the end of the month. If your name is chosen then you get to keep it!! Stop in to Smiles for Kids Pediatric Dentistry before the end of the month!
The Girl Scouts are an organization of girls that promote character, outdoor activities, good citizenship, and service to others. WOW. How awesome! This time of year you can find them around town promoting their annual fundraiser, Girl Scouts Cookies! We love doing our part to support these young ladies. If you are a girl scout, then please stop by our office so we can buy boxes of your cookies.
Our team looks forward to the Star of the South Dental conference every year hosted by the Greater Houston Dental Society. We get to learn about new technology, techniques, materials, update our certifications, and more as a team so that we can better serve our patients! We really enjoyed it this year!
Congrats to this sweet patient for winning this month’s “Name the Stuffed Animal” contest!! She got to take home “Cotton Ball”. We will have a new stuffed animal to name soon!! Good luck!
With Valentine’s Day just a couple of days away and so many fun parties we are sure you have planned, we want to provide some recommendations on healthy sweets and treats to share with your loved ones, but also the ones to be careful of. We’re looking out for healthy teeth and healthy smiles!!
You want to avoid the sticky, gooey, chewy things! These are candies and sweets such as fruit snacks, fruit roll-ups, gummy bears, jelly beans, skittles, airheads, now & laters, taffy, toffee, caramel, etc. These types of treats stick to the grooves of the teeth for a LONG time and are not easily cleansed by our saliva. Sugars that are in sticky form have the greatest risk for cavities!
You want to avoid the hard candies, too. These are jolly ranchers, life savers, lollipops, etc. These also stick to the teeth and are difficult to come off. This means they spend a long time exposing the teeth to sugar and acid damage.
Finally, you want to avoid those high acidic candies. These include sour candies, sour sprays, fun dip, altoids, sweet tarts, sprees, etc. Acid is dangerous to the outside enamel layer of teeth, and when it causes breakdown, a cavity forms.
Healthier sweet or snack options include chocolates because they melt, peanuts which produce salivary flow, and fruits like apples and cranberries that have natural sugars and inhibit bacteria from adhering to the teeth! Trail mix typically has a mix of nuts, seeds, grains, dried fruit, and chocolate so you are getting fiber, protein, and many beneficial plant compounds. But be careful of the ones with added sugars or granola bar-types because they will have a sticky-sugar component to them.
We hope you and your families have a happy Valentines Day! We love our patients and helping keep healthy smiles!
This month is about creating a healthy start for children’s oral health. If you haven’t met the fabulous Ms. Yvette yet, then be on the lookout for her at your school or daycare! She is traveling around town promoting healthy smiles! She is giving presentations to children and families about brushing, flossing, healthy diet habits, oral hygiene and what routine dental appointments are like so children don’t have to be scared! Enjoy these photos of one of her presentations to kick off the month!
Do you want Ms. Yvette to visit your school? Please contact us!
Smiles for Kids loves giving back to our community! We recently had our team put together bags filled with goodies and delicious breakfast and delivered them to small gyms and dance studios in the Houston area. We had so much fun putting it all together! Our team also had a chance to meet new faces and introduce our office to new people!
Ms. Taja assists with hygiene and exams, but has also started learning how to assist the doctor in dental/operative procedures and has done a great job taking on that new role! She steps in to help wherever help is needed in the office.
Congratulations, Taja!! We’re so lucky to have you on the Smiles for Kids Team!
Drop your name in our birthday box when you check in for your next appointment and you could be our next birthday party drawing winner with Smiles for Kids Pediatric Dentistry!
Our furry friend is now named Pengy and has a new home!
Congratulations to our winner of the “Name that Stuffed Animal Contest”! We love seeing our patients so excited, having fun with our contests and spreading smiles!! Come in for your next appointment and try your chance at winning one of our next contests! Good luck!
Welcome to Smiles For Kids Pediatric Dentistry, a place where dental health is an adventure!
Our goal is to make every child's dental experience fun, rewarding, and positive. Our team wants to make sure that each and every child leaves our office feeling like they have learned more about their teeth and oral hygiene while spending a wonderful time with us.
8800 Katy Freeway Suite 220 • Houston, TX 77024 • 713-461-1509 • E-Mail: DrKasia@Smiles-For-Kids.com
Photos provided by Little Branch Photography
