We are so flattered and excited to be nominated in the “Best Pediatric Dentist” category! Please spread the word and vote for us. Voting starts TODAY October 1st and will continue through November 30th!
Vote here: www.swoonmemorial.com
Congratulations to our birthday party winner!! She had a fun luau party filled with coconuts, blended smoothies, and all kinds of tropical fruits. She even had her favorite fresh strawberry cheesecake!! What a special time celebrating with the family!
Ms. Allison is one of our awesome hygienists at Heights Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. This summer, she has been coming to Smiles for Kids to help us on Thursdays. She has been a huge help taking care of our patients and always has a positive attitude! The team really enjoys having her here! She was voted this month’s Employee of the Month!
Did you know that 1 in 3 children in the United States is either overweight or obese? Obesity increases a child's risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease, asthma, and sleep apnea.
Luckily, we can help prevent childhood obesity. The Smiles for Kids team encourages your family to make these changes together to help minimize your child's risk:
(1) Eat healthy meals together. Try to incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables into every meal of the day. Avoid eating refined sugars. If you're eating grains, choose whole-grain foods. Have your kids help prepare meals so they can learn about healthy choices and portion sizes.
(2) Play together. Encourage your kids to get active. They can play sports, go on a walk with the family, or even ride their bike around the neighborhood. Try to encourage 30-60 minutes of activity time every day.
(3) Limit their screen time. Though ipads and computers are very tempting, try to limit the amount of time your child plays video games or watches television.
(4) Talk to your pediatrician. Know your child's BMI (body mass index) and track it as they grow. It is a calculation based off of your child's weight and height.
These small changes can make a world of difference. We hope that you will spread the word about National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month!
Are you looking for fun ways to entice your kids to brush? Here is a review of one of many fun apps that will help your little ones stay motivated. Let us know what you think about this one!
Click here: Brushing Nintendo Fun!
⭐️Choose a toothbrush designed for children’s smaller hands and mouths. Look for large handles that help children control the toothbrush.
⭐️The best toothbrushes have soft bristles that clean while being gentle on the gums. Remember to throw out a toothbrush after 3 months or sooner if the bristles are fraying. Frayed bristles can harm the gums and are not as effective in cleaning teeth.
⭐️ Use toothpaste with fluoride and the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance.
⭐️For children under 3, use a smear or “rice-sized” amount of fluoridated toothpaste on the brush. For ages 3-6, use only a “pea-sized” amount. Careful supervision is encouraged.
⭐️When all sides of a tooth cannot be cleaned by brushing alone (because the teeth are touching or crowded), it is time to begin flossing the teeth!
Ms. Jamie is our fabulous dental hygienist. She is so patient, fun and kind with our patients and their families. We’re so lucky to have her!
Nothing beats quality time with family to celebrate your birthday! Happy Birthday from Smiles For Kids!
If you want a chance to win your next birthday party from us, drop your name in our birthday party box when you check in for your next appointment!
Explore our website and find the scavenger hunt tab. Answer all the questions correct and you might be the winner of a $50 local restaurant gift card!! 🤩
Hint: answers to the questions can be found throughout our website.
Winner will be announced August 31st. Good luck!
We always love when our Patterson Representative comes to the office! Allen teaches us how to maintain our equipment, trouble shoot and keep everything in working order!
Thank you Allen and Patterson!
We’re so excited that our new summer contest started today!!
Guess how many bouncy balls are in the jar. Be careful, there are some other toys hidden in the jar too.
The closest guess to the actual number of bouncy balls wins! The winner will be announced August 18th!
It’s hard to select just one Employee of the Month since our entire team has gone above and beyond to take great care of each other and our patients in such a crazy time of COVID-19!! But we did have one that has stood out with her positivity, sweet demeanor and helping hand…
Congratulations! We’re so thankful to have you on our Smiles for Kids Team!!
We are so excited that we are open and able to see patients again! However, our office does have some changes and new regulations we need to follow to keep everyone healthy and safe!
Don’t forget to wash your hands for 20 seconds and stay home if you or anyone in your home are sick!
Dr. Theriot has a delicious red, white and blue recipe for you and the kids to make this holiday weekend! It’s one of her favorite snacks and is super easy to make!!
All you need is your favorite yogurt, strawberries, and blueberries!
⭐️ Spread the yogurt out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
⭐️ Add fresh fruit on top of the yogurt. We like how they cut the strawberries into stars!
⭐️ Freeze for a few hours until yogurt is solid.
⭐️ Break up or slice, and serve!
Make this recipe your own with other yummy fruits and even granola!! Yogurt alternatives like Greek or non-dairy are great too!
*Picture belongs to ForkAndBeans.com
Call us to schedule your child’s dental checkup and cleaning. We’re now open Tuesdays-Fridays! We can’t wait to see you!
Phone: 713-461-1509
Email: drkasia@smiles-for-kids.com
We are filled with joy every time you bring one of your sweet babies to the dentist or orthodontist!! We hope this Father’s Day is filled with lots of family fun!!
Looking for fun science projects to do with the kids?
Try this website by the ADA (American Dental Association)! These 3 fun, easy, and educational experiments teach kids about healthy foods and tooth decay.
Birthday parties this Spring turned out a little different than expected but nothing beats donuts, fun yard signs and quality time with family!!
Enter our birthday party drawing the next time you’re in our office.
Hello, SFK family! According to Governor Abbott & the State Dental Board, dental offices can reopen starting this Friday. In order to complete staff training and have all of our new systems in place for a safe return, we are opening one day next week for our “soft reopening” on Thursday, May 7th.
The week after that, starting on May 11th, we will be seeing our patients on Wednesdays for operative work, and Thursdays and Fridays for dental checkups in order to minimize numbers of patients in the office at one time. Stay tuned for our schedule after these weeks.
Please call (713-461-1509) or email drkasia@smiles-for-kids.com and we will be calling you back tomorrow Thursday, April 30th to schedule your appointments.
*Please check your email for a full letter about the changes you should expect going forward.
Thank you for being part of our family of patients. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors and friends.
- Dr. Lindhorst, Dr. Theriot and the rest of our SFK team
We are planning on re-opening our office the week of May 11th according to new state mandates. We are working very hard on new procedures in safely scheduling and treating our patients. We will send you all our updated information soon.
Our team will be back in the office the week prior to opening to call and schedule appointments. You can leave us a message on the phone 713-461-1509 or email if you would like to have your little ones scheduled as soon as possible!
We will see you soon. Take care!
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
