Sports Mouthguards for Kids With Braces: What Actually Protects Teeth
Yes, a young athlete with braces should wear a mouthguard for every practice and game. It needs to be an orthodontic guard designed to fit
YOUR GUIDE TO HEALTHY SMILES
The OPD Smiles blog
Welcome to the OPD Smiles blog – your go-to resource for all things orthodontics and pediatric dentistry! Whether you’re a parent looking for expert advice on your child’s dental health, a teen curious about braces or Invisalign®, or an adult exploring orthodontic options, we’ve got you covered. Our blog is packed with helpful tips, the latest trends, and professional insights to keep your family’s smiles bright and healthy. We’re here to showcase engaging content designed to make dental care fun, easy, and stress-free!
Does My Child Need a Tooth Extraction? A Parent’s Guide
Most children never need a tooth pulled. When we do recommend it, the reason is usually decay too deep to restore, an infection, an injury,
Braces Emergencies: Broken Brackets and Poking Wires, Handled
A broken bracket or a poking wire is almost never a true emergency, but it does need a plan. Cover the sharp spot, leave the
Braces Cost in Allen, TX: Insurance and Payment Plans
At OPD Smiles in Allen, braces plans start at $175 a month, and after a free consultation most patients pay between $150 and $175 a
Fillings Without the Needle Feel: A Gentler Way to Numb
Intraosseous anesthesia numbs a child’s tooth by placing anesthetic into the bone right beside it, instead of numbing a whole nerve. The numbness starts almost
Sealants and Fluoride: The Cheapest Cavity Prevention
Sealants and fluoride are the two least expensive ways to keep a child cavity-free. Sealants block the deep grooves on back teeth where most cavities
What Is Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatment? A Parent’s Guide
Two-phase orthodontic treatment is a staged approach to correcting a child’s bite and tooth alignment in two separate steps. Phase one begins while the jaw
What to Do in a Dental Emergency for Your Child
When your little one has a dental emergency, quick thinking makes all the difference. At OPD Smiles, we help families stay calm and take the
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe for Kids? A Parent’s Guide
Pediatric sedation dentistry is considered safe for kids when performed by specialty-trained doctors using proper monitoring and dosing. Many children receive dental sedation each year