Category: Children’s Orthodontics

The First Phase Of A Child’s Treatment

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When children undergo orthodontic treatment, we take a phased approach. The first phase helps limit the severity of misalignment and guide a smile’s growth. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, orthodontist and pediatric dentist talks about what to expect from the first phase of your child’s orthodontic treatment.

Correcting Your Child’s Misalignment With Braces

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When you have a child with signs of developing misalignment, bring him or her to us for an exam. As young as age seven, we can start treating misalignment with a phased approach, which could include braces. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, dentist talks about correcting misalignment with our metal or ceramic braces.

Why Do Kids Need Orthodontic Treatment?

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When your child begins to develop crooked, crowded, or overlapping teeth, this could cause trouble in childhood but also poorer oral health in their teen and adult years. Which is why even as young as age seven, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist could help correct uneven smiles and prevent the factors behind misalignment… Read more »

Protecting Smiles With Spacer Maintainers

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When a child loses a baby tooth prematurely, this does more than just leave a gap behind. This development could alter the alignment of the smile, and even start complications that could lead to the need for braces. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, dentist talks about how we use space maintainers to prevent these… Read more »

Preventing Children’s Cavities With Sealants

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We know that kids are prone to tooth decay, which could cause discomfort and eventually lead to dental infection. Fortunately, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist can help protect kids from the onset of tooth decay with a preventive treatment known as a dental sealant.

What Happens During Your Child’s First Visit?

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If you notice your child’s smile is starting to show signs of misalignment, such as crooked, crowded, or overlapping teeth, then consider giving us a call. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about what to expect from your child’s first visit to our office.

The First Phase Of Your Child’s Treatment 

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Starting treatment for dental misalignment and malocclusion in the early years is very beneficial. In fact, we could start treatment as young as age seven in some cases. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, orthodontist and pediatric dentist talks about what to expect from the first phase of your child’s treatment.