Do More For Your Little One

Is it time for a biannual dental checkup? Your child means the world to you, and in order to keep them safe, you need to keep them close to their dentist. For most children, that means coming into the office twice each year for a cleaning and examination; these help them to avoid plaque and tartar buildup, while giving them helpful tools in learning how to brush and floss. Even though they will inevitably lose their first set of teeth, it’s important that they keep them clean until it’s their natural time to go.

Here at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, we understand the value of quality, consistent prevention. That’s why we work to keep little smiles safe, and we can help your family to stay on top of your oral health needs, as well. If it’s been longer than six months since the last time that your child was in the office for a cleaning and an examination, come see our team.

Help your little one grow into a healthy smile. Schedule their next checkup!

When Was Their Last Checkup?

If you are struggling to remember the date of their last dental checkup, then chances are, it’s time for their next one. Children need to see their provider every six months for a checkup, and while we know that time can be tight as a parent, these visits are not to be missed. While you wait to bring them in for their next appointment, plaque and tartar accumulation can start to pose real problems. And even though they’ll lose their first set of teeth, they provide an excellent learning opportunity.

Their baby teeth serve as a roadmap for their adult ones. This means that if children prematurely lose one or more of their first set of teeth, the adult ones have a harder time growing in properly. Premature tooth loss can contribute to a need for orthodontic intervention in the future, so invest in their smile success with a checkup now.

Help Them Learn How To Care For Their Smile

Along with their cleaning, they also have the chance to talk to their dentist about their smile. Since none of us are born with an inherent knowledge of how to brush and floss, these visits provide real power. When they come to see us for their next cleaning and examination, be sure that they ask all of their oral health-related questions. We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of their smile success.