Reaching A Straighter Smile In 2026Now that we are finally into January, as a parent, it’s time to kick back and relax. Just kidding! You still have a full schedule ahead of you every single day, and it’s important to keep to it. Your little one has needs, wants, and often demands, and some of these simply can’t be ignored. Their oral health is a prime example of this, so start their 2026 with a checkup; while they are in the dental chair, let’s look at their alignment, too.

From all of us here at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, we hope that your family had a wonderful holiday season. 2026 offers a real oral health opportunity, so take it to heart with their next biannual checkup. These visits include a cleaning and an examination from a trusted, neighborhood dental provider, offering a real chance to check in. And when they start to have a mixture of baby and adult teeth, we can take a look to see if orthodontic improvement is right for them.

Orthodontics can feel enormous when you’re looking online. Schedule a time to talk about your child’s smile with Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.

Make Any Oral Health Resolutions This Year?

If not, there is still some time to do it. This part of the year is always fun because it gives us a chance to improve ourselves, and oral health is a great place to focus your attention. And while you’re working on yourself, make sure you take a minute for your kid, as well. Their smile is rapidly developing, and keeping a trusted dentist around can be a real advantage.

So, if they managed to miss one or both of their biannual checkups in 2025, then give us a call to schedule their next appointment. These visits are vital to their long-term smile success, including both a cleaning and an examination. They’re also an opportunity to open up a conversation.

Orthodontic Improvement Starts With A Consultation

As your child grows, their dental team will want to look at a few different things. We need to see how their teeth are coming in, as well as check out how well they are brushing and flossing. When they have a mixture of adult and baby teeth, we can also talk about orthodontic options.

Our office offers a full range of orthodontic solutions for patients both young and older. From traditional braces to clear aligner therapy, we’ve got possibilities. That all starts with their next visit, so start their 2026 with a dental appointment.

Schedule Their Checkup At Shirley Orthodontics

Kick off 2026 with a dental visit. Schedule their next biannual checkup at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY at 631.399.1600 today, and let’s talk orthodontic next steps.