Your smile does a lot for you, and that holds true for children, as well. They rely on theirs to help them chew, speak, and smile, meaning that if theirs is not where they want it to be, it can make each day a little tougher. So, once they start to have a mixture of… Read more »
As your little one grows up, you need to keep them on the right track. That means taking them to their important healthcare appointments, including to their routine biannual dental checkups. This is their chance to check in with a qualified oral health provider, and it can be a great time to bring up orthodontics,… Read more »
This time of the year, it’s important to keep your child on a positive oral health routine. The simple fact is that there are treats at every corner from Halloween until the end of the year, and while we love them too, these can lead to some issues. So, they need to keep up with… Read more »
It’s a question that often pops up in parents’ heads. You take the time to bring your little one to all of their important healthcare appointments, from bringing them to their pediatrician to keeping up with their oral health through consistent checkups. But even with a dedication to their development, they still may need a… Read more »
If you have been waiting to make a change, now might be your time to do it. Your child is growing into their smile by the minute, and if there is something that needs to be addressed, don’t let your kid keep it all to themselves. Crooked teeth or gaps are highly prevalent within young… Read more »
As your little one grows up, it’s important to keep an eye on their dental development. Quite a lot of things happen while they’re growing, and for parents, it can be a lot to keep up with. When you’re a parent with professional obligations, sometimes they can fall behind, and at that point, they can… Read more »
When your little one is growing up, it’s important to keep an eye on their health. During development, there are sometimes when it’s valuable to make sure that they are on the right path, and their oral health is no exception. They should be seeing a pediatric dentist at least twice each year for a… Read more »
When they’re still young, they still need to see the dentist. Even when they’re working with baby teeth, those teeth still have value, and it’s up to you as a parent to make sure that they have the treatment that they need. The truth is, they simply don’t have the ability to care for their… Read more »
As your little one grows, they need to keep up with their smile. Unfortunately, if they are struggling with misalignment, then that could be tougher than it needs to be. When teeth crowd or overlap, they create areas that are difficult, if not downright impossible to keep clean with brushing and flossing, and that can… Read more »
Do you need to bring your child in for an aching tooth, or possibly to address misalignment? If so, what should you expect from the first visit? In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about what happens during your child’s initial visit, and how we begin the treatment process and help… Read more »
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