August 2026

Dr. Christopher Drake explains why a damaged baby tooth may need a crown instead of a filling and what Odessa parents should expect.

Dr. Christopher Drake explains when a child can eat after a filling, how to protect a numb mouth, and when Odessa parents should call.

Dr. Christopher Drake explains nighttime teeth grinding in children, signs to watch, and when to schedule a pediatric dental visit in Odessa.

Dr. Christopher Drake explains how to prepare a child with autism for a dental visit and plan communication and sensory accommodations in Odessa.

Dr. Christopher Drake explains why permanent teeth often look yellow next to baby teeth and which color changes need a pediatric dental exam.

Dr. Christopher Drake explains why an adult tooth may grow behind a baby tooth, when to watch it, and when your child needs a pediatric dental exam.

Dr. Christopher Drake explains what a pulpotomy does for a baby tooth, why a crown often follows, and which symptoms need a pediatric dental exam.

Dr. Christopher Drake explains when children usually lose baby teeth, how to care for a wiggly tooth, and when the timing needs a closer look.

Dr. Christopher Drake explains how the size, symptoms, tooth condition, and shedding timeline affect treatment for a cavity in a baby tooth.