With dental insurance, you may think more about your own coverage. That’s only natural – people want to save money on their smile’s care. Still, is your child covered under your current policy? If so, you should maximize their dental insurance benefits as well. That approach gives them a healthy grin at a low cost for the whole family. Fortunately, your Garland pediatric dentist can offer some pointers. Here are four ways to get the most from your kid’s dental coverage.

Children love dressing up as zombies on Halloween, but nobody wants to have a zombie’s teeth year-round. While Halloween is a great time to have spooky fun, a heaping pillowcase full of candy can lead to nasty oral health problems long after the sweets are gone. Here’s a guide from your local pediatric dentist to help you know which candies are safer than others and how to mitigate the risks when your child is enjoying their Halloween haul.