Skip to content

Call Now: 972-270-7535

My Dental Practice Website
General Practice 2
My Dental Practice WebsiteMy Dental Practice Website
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Meet Dr. Shields
    • Meet The Team
    • Blog
  • Patient Info
    • Dental FAQs
    • Kids Zone
    • Your First Visit
    • Financial Information
    • Make A Payment
    • Patient Forms
    • Refer A Friend
  • Dental Services
    • Pediatric Dentistry
      • BPA-Free Tooth-Colored Fillings
      • Children With Special Needs
      • Infant Dentistry
      • Interceptive Orthodontics
      • Nitrous Oxide For Children
      • Pit And Fissure Sealant
      • Sedation For Children
      • Space Maintainer
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Dental Bonding
      • Teeth Whitening Trays
    • Endodontic Treatmemt
      • Internal Bleaching
      • Root Canal Therapy
      • Traumatic Injuries
      • Vital Pulp Therapy / Pulpotomy
    • General Dentistry
      • Dental Cleanings
      • Dental Sealants
      • Enamel Shaping
      • Fillings
      • Fluoride Treatments
      • Lingual Frenectomy
      • Mercury Safe And Mercury Free
      • Occlusal Disease Treatment
      • OraVerse
      • Sedation Dentistry
      • Tooth Colored Fillings
    • Oral Surgery
      • Tooth Extractions
    • Orthodontic Treatment
      • Orthodontic Treatment
      • Retention
    • Preventative Dentistry
      • Custom Mouthguards
      • Occlusal Night Guards
      • Oral B Toothbrush
      • Oral Cancer Screenings
      • Silver Diamine Fluoride
  • Technology
    • DEXIS CariVu™
    • Diagnodent Pen
    • Digital X-rays
    • Intraoral Camera Technology
  • Reviews
  • Contact
    • Request An Appointment
PATIENT FORMSMAKE A PAYMENT
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Meet Dr. Shields
    • Meet The Team
    • Blog
  • Patient Info
    • Dental FAQs
    • Kids Zone
    • Your First Visit
    • Financial Information
    • Make A Payment
    • Patient Forms
    • Refer A Friend
  • Dental Services
    • Pediatric Dentistry
      • BPA-Free Tooth-Colored Fillings
      • Children With Special Needs
      • Infant Dentistry
      • Interceptive Orthodontics
      • Nitrous Oxide For Children
      • Pit And Fissure Sealant
      • Sedation For Children
      • Space Maintainer
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Dental Bonding
      • Teeth Whitening Trays
    • Endodontic Treatmemt
      • Internal Bleaching
      • Root Canal Therapy
      • Traumatic Injuries
      • Vital Pulp Therapy / Pulpotomy
    • General Dentistry
      • Dental Cleanings
      • Dental Sealants
      • Enamel Shaping
      • Fillings
      • Fluoride Treatments
      • Lingual Frenectomy
      • Mercury Safe And Mercury Free
      • Occlusal Disease Treatment
      • OraVerse
      • Sedation Dentistry
      • Tooth Colored Fillings
    • Oral Surgery
      • Tooth Extractions
    • Orthodontic Treatment
      • Orthodontic Treatment
      • Retention
    • Preventative Dentistry
      • Custom Mouthguards
      • Occlusal Night Guards
      • Oral B Toothbrush
      • Oral Cancer Screenings
      • Silver Diamine Fluoride
  • Technology
    • DEXIS CariVu™
    • Diagnodent Pen
    • Digital X-rays
    • Intraoral Camera Technology
  • Reviews
  • Contact
    • Request An Appointment

Dental Blog

You are here:
  1. Home

What Builds Healthy Smiles?

UncategorizedBy Joel B Shields, DDSAugust 10, 2022Leave a comment

DAILY BRUSHING AND flossing are essential to keep a growing child’s smile healthy, but we already know that. We hopefully also know how important it is to set regular dental appointments. Cutting back on sugar intake and limiting it to mealtimes instead of little snacks throughout the day is another important way to reduce the risk…

Details

Your Child’s Baby Teeth Are Important

PediatricBy Joel B Shields, DDSJuly 21, 2022Leave a comment

“DO I NEED TO FIX my child’s baby tooth since it’s going to fall out anyway?” This is a question we get asked a lot as dental professionals. The answer is a resounding YES! Primary, or “baby,” teeth serve an important purpose in your child’s present and future oral health. Baby Teeth Have Three Main Functions Besides providing…

Details

The Big Scoop On Tooth Sensitivity

UncategorizedBy Joel B Shields, DDSJune 23, 2022Leave a comment

IS YOUR CHILD GETTING a painful jolt through their teeth every time they try to enjoy a bite of ice cream or a sip of hot chocolate? If they do, then they’re familiar with the woes of tooth sensitivity, and they aren’t alone. Tooth sensitivity is more commonly a problem that affects adults, but children can have sensitive…

Details

Don’t Take A Vacation From Oral Hygiene!

UncategorizedBy Joel B Shields, DDSJune 16, 2022Leave a comment

WITH THE ARRIVAL OF SUMMER comes the season of family vacations and exciting trips to new places. We’re as excited for it as our patients, but before everyone leaves to explore parts unknown, we want to give you a few tips and reminders about taking care of your teeth while you’re away from home. Before You…

Details

Kissing And Cavities

Blog, PediatricBy Joel B Shields, DDSMay 23, 2022Leave a comment

WE HOPE ALL OF our patients are excited for Valentine’s Day! We also hope the topic we’re about to discuss won’t spoil the romantic mood, but we need to talk about what kissing does to oral bacteria. The Bacteria In Our Mouths Our mouths are home to many species of microscopic organisms. Most of them are…

Details

Protecting Kids from Dental Injuries

BlogBy Joel B Shields, DDSMay 16, 2022Leave a comment

BEING A KID involves lots of scraped knees and bumps and bruises from running around and discovering the world. Parents want their kids to enjoy everything childhood has to offer, but preferably while avoiding some of its downsides, such as preventable tooth injuries. What can we do to keep our kids’ teeth safe? Here are a…

Details

Your Child’s Dental Appointment

UncategorizedBy Joel B Shields, DDSApril 20, 2022Leave a comment

GOING TO THE DENTIST is something we should all be doing twice a year every year, and it’s something we should make sure our children are doing too. If you and your children are already in the habit of coming in for regular cleanings, that’s wonderful! If not, here’s what you can expect from a typical…

Details

Seal Out Plaque With Sealants

PediatricBy Joel B Shields, DDSApril 12, 2022Leave a comment

BY THE TIME THEY reach kindergarten, 40 percent of children develop cavities. The main culprits are sugary snacks and poor oral hygiene. As parents, it’s very important to do everything we can to protect our children’s teeth from decay, and that becomes even more important when the adult teeth start coming in. One great tool for…

Details

Canker Sores: Triggers and Remedies

UncategorizedBy Joel B Shields, DDSApril 7, 2022Leave a comment

GETTING A CANKER sore can mean days of distracting discomfort. Canker sores are small, shallow sores that develop on the inside of our lips or cheeks, and they can make it difficult to eat and even talk. Where do these awful ulcers come from and what can we do about them? 5 Common Canker Sore Triggers…

Details

Tips for Parents With Teething Toddlers

PediatricBy Joel B Shields, DDSJanuary 18, 2022Leave a comment

DO YOU REMEMBER what it felt like when your adult molars were coming in? Sore, puffy gums and a lot of tenderness when chewing? Well that’s what teething is like for toddlers too, except it’s the first time in their lives anything like this has happened, and it can be very upsetting for them — and…

Details
123

Call Us Today!
972-270-7535

New Patients
  • Dental FAQs
  • Financial Information
  • Patient Forms
  • Refer A Friend
  • Your First Visit
About Our Practice
  • Meet Dr. Shields
  • Meet The Team
Quick Links
  • Meet Dr. Shields
  • Meet The Team
  • Request An Appointment
About Our Practice
  • Dental FAQs
  • Financial Information
  • Patient Forms
Contact Us

972-270-7535
192 S Collins Rd #102
Sunnyvale, Texas 75182

Hours of Operation

Monday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Friday: Closed

Copyright 2021 JOEL B. SHIELDS, DDS, PC | Dental Websites by My Social Practice | Privacy Policy
Go to Top