Category: Children’s Orthodontics

Space Maintainers Help Prevent Major Misalignment

When children lose their baby teeth too soon, this could mean trouble with the arrival of permanent teeth, and an increased risk of poor alignment. To help guide the growth of your smile, we could offer custom-fitted space maintainers. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how these help little… Read more »

Schedule Your Child’s First Checkup Of 2023

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A new year is here, and to help your kids start it right, now is a great time to schedule a preventive visit. Our team can offer checkups and cleanings for children, and even preventive treatments to lower the risk of cavities. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about our… Read more »

How We Treat Misalignment In Your Child’s Smile

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When your little one begins to display the indicators of dental misalignment, we can offer treatment to help shift the teeth and improve overall alignment. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist discusses how we can help kids with Phase I orthodontics.

Space Maintainers Prevent Teeth From Shifting

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When a tooth is lost prematurely, to prevent major misalignment we may suggest a phase one orthodontics known as space maintainers. These can be removable or fixed, and help children as young as age seven avoid major malocclusion. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about our space maintainers.

How We Treat Infected Teeth In Children’s Smiles

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When a tooth becomes infected, this could be a source of major discomfort for your child, and could even complicate how they eat. To bring relief and prevent the premature loss of a tooth, we can offer a restorative treatment. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about our pulpotomy treatment!

When Do Your Kids Need To Visit The Dentist?

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When was the last time you brought your child to the dentist? Have they had their first checkup and cleaning yet? In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about when kids need to visit the dentist, and what to expect for these routine visits!

Starting The First Phase Of Your Child’s Visit

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Did you know that we could start orthodontic treatment for kids as young as age seven? To do so, we offer a phased approach using treatment options like retainers and space maintainers. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the first phase of your child’s treatment.

Preventing Major Misalignment With Space Maintainers

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When your child loses baby teeth early, this could impact how permanent teeth erupt and lead to major complications for their smile. To help prevent these issues following premature tooth loss, we could help with custom orthodontics. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about our space maintainers.

Our Approach To Children’s Orthodontics

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We want to help kids, even as young as age seven, start orthodontic treatment to correct misalignment and improve the health of their smile. Which is why we offer treatment in a phased approach. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we help kids with phase one orthodontics.