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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 […]

Sometimes, your child’s teeth need a little “help” through dental restorations like crowns. Getting dental crowns on vulnerable teeth primarily involves shaping and applying biocompatible (tissue-friendly) and highly aesthetic materials. Your child’s tooth may be vulnerable to further damage and threatened by a range of conditions. Cracks or fractures may result from acute trauma, such […]

Dr. Mona Houshiar is pleased to care for children and children only. She has considerable training and experience in diagnosing, treating, managing, and preventing conditions and symptoms specific to pediatric patients. Notably, bruxism may be to blame if children suffer from excessive wear and tear to their natural teeth and dental work. This condition is […]

Dr. Mona Houshiar exclusively treats children. As such, she understands the unique needs of pediatric patients and is in the best possible position to provide safe, precise, and comfortable dental procedures. This approach supports the effective resolution of symptoms and underlying conditions, the most pleasant experience, and a lifetime of healthy, confident, highly functional smiles. […]

Your child’s oral health is vital at every stage in infancy and childhood. The health of the teeth, gums, and mouth plays a pivotal role in essential functions, from how children eat to how they speak. A healthy mouth also supports healthy development. Children whose mouths are free of painful oral disease are less likely […]

True to our name, Mona Dental for Kids treats children and children only. As such, we understand the unique needs and characteristics of pediatric patients. You are already giving your child a head start by selecting a dentist like our own, Dr. Mona Houshiar, who only treats children and properly prioritizes preventive care services.  After […]

Oral health is a journey that should ideally begin in childhood. By partnering with your child, as their mouths are still developing, we can help them avoid the pain and damage associated with dental disease. Led by Dr. Mona Houshiar, Mona Dental for Kids also identifies and addresses any issues that may arise if not […]

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 […]

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that upwards of one of every two six- to eight-year-old children will develop a cavity in at least one of their “baby” (primary) teeth.  As partners in your child’s oral health, Mona Dental for Kids of Spring, Texas, is also an essential partner in the overall […]

Mona Dental for Kids is a proud partner with parents and their kids, supporting healthy childhood development. Fluoride treatment is one of the best things that you can do to avoid developmental hiccups, not limited to early tooth decay like cavities.  A naturally-occurring mineral, fluoride is present in municipal water supplies, oral care products like […]

As a talented and approachable “home” for pediatric dental services in Spring, Texas, Mona Dental for Kids supports healthy childhood development. Primary (baby) teeth are supposed to fall out on their own at certain ages, starting with the central incisors. These front teeth are the first to erupt through the gums (between 6–12 months) and […]

Dentists make every effort to preserve teeth. Measures to “save” badly decayed or severely infected teeth are generally preferred over dental extractions or the removal of the affected tooth. Furthermore, as a pediatric dentist, Dr. Mona Houshiar appreciates that baby teeth should be preserved whenever possible. Temporary baby teeth serve important functions, including supporting the […]