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Tooth decay is the leading cause of tooth loss among children. It is also a common childhood condition, more prevalent than hay fever or asthma. As specialists in pediatric dentistry, we at Mona Dental for Kids in Spring, Texas, are adept at accurately and promptly diagnosing and resolving these and other childhood oral conditions. Dental […]

For every ten cavities, nine develop in the back teeth. Why? In addition to their hard-to-reach and hard-to-clean locations, they differ from their counterparts at the front of the mouth in other ways; since they function to break down food, these teeth have chewing surfaces. These surfaces are uneven and feature pits and fissures. Food […]

Cavities are one of the most common chronic conditions among children in the United States. By age 12, the CDC reports that one in five kids will have at least one decayed tooth.  Cavities or tooth decay are preventable. At Mona Dental for Kids, we live up to our name by exclusively treating pediatric patients. […]

At Mona Dental for Kids, pediatric care is not just an “add-on” service. Led by Dr. Mona Houshiar, our team in Spring, Texas, treats children – and children only. And, while sealants are also appropriate for some “grown-ups,” they are a particularly powerful preventative measure for our patients!  Basics about dental sealants  Dental sealants are […]

Cavity-causing bacteria and plaque thrive off the food particles left behind on your child’s teeth and in their mouth. Mona Dental for Kids in Spring, Texas, uses dental sealants to “seal out” the food and harmful bacterial plaque responsible for cavity formation.  Cavities are eroded areas or holes in the teeth that arise from progressive […]

At Mona Dental for Kids, we partner with parents and pediatric patients alike to encourage healthy habits and behaviors early. We want proper and consistent brushing and flossing to become second nature to your child. However, Dr. Mona Houshiar and our team in Spring, Texas, also appreciate that there can be challenges to your child’s […]