Be Ready For Game Day

As your child brushes, they are clearing away a sticky layer of biofilm known as plaque. This film is produced by bacteria as they eat remnants of food left behind, and it can be quite damaging. If plaque isn’t removed within around 48 hours, it hardens into calculus (also called tartar), which requires a professional dental cleaning to safely remove. Fortunately, maintaining a steady routine of biannual visits is the most effective way to protect their smile from this bacterial buildup, so make sure you’re getting them ready for game day with consistent checkups.

At Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, we are dedicated to safeguarding your child’s dental well-being through effective dental care. Our staff knows that a healthy smile relies on proactive prevention, beginning with their daily brushing and flossing habits at home. For most kids, the goal is also to come in for a visit twice each year to fight back against common problems like tooth decay and periodontal disease.

The risk of cavities and gum issues begins at a very early age. Discover how the team at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry supports your child’s journey toward a lifelong healthy smile.

Has It Been A While Since Their Last Visit?

If there has been some time between your child’s last dental checkup and now, then you’re ready to get them back on track. Children need to see their provider twice each year for a visit, and these ones are pretty important for their oral health. They include both a cleaning and an examination to keep them headed in the right direction.

Our office is built for them. Schedule their next biannual checkup, and while they are here, let’s talk about their smiles. Have them bring all of their oral health-related questions so we can talk about them. We’re here so that they understand things, too.

Are They Ready For An Orthodontic Evaluation?

As they start to have a mixture of adult and baby teeth, it offers an opportunity to check on their alignment. Misalignment and malocclusion are prevalent problems, and we’ve got ways of addressing them. From traditional braces with ceramic brackets to clear aligner therapy from Invisalign®, we’re here to help.

So, let’s talk about it. At their next biannual dental checkup, bring up their orthodontic needs and we can look at an orthodontic evaluation. This sees where they are.