If you are looking to achieve a straighter smile, take the time to talk to a local orthodontist about your options. Some people avoid this discussion because they would rather live with a crooked smile than experience traditional braces, but there is a new approach that helps to keep things a little more personal. With… Read more »
If your teen is pushing back against the idea of orthodontics, there is a treatment option that is designed to help them receive the care that they need without the intrusion or bulkiness of traditional braces. Invisalign® clear aligner therapy uses an almost invisible set of aligner trays to shift the location of teeth within… Read more »
As your child grows into their smile, it is important to keep them close to the dentist in order to spot any concerns quickly. This is one of the reasons that you need to make sure that your child attends their schedule of cleanings and examinations according to their treatment plan. These visits help their… Read more »
When your teen needs orthodontic treatment, it might seem a little confusing at first; after all, when you were a kid, there were less options in care. Today, there are more possibilities, made possible through Invisalign® clear aligner therapy, which uses a progressive set of trays that gently (yet effectively) shift the location of teeth… Read more »
Misalignment is a common condition, and it can really affect a teen’s self-confidence, and it can also impact their oral health, as plaque and tartar bacterial accumulation can happen in areas that are difficult to full clean with regular brushing and flossing. But for many young people, the idea of bulky and intrusive braces can… Read more »
If you have been considering starting orthodontic care, Invisalign may be a great option for you. This method uses clear trays to gradually adjust your teeth to the correct position. The process has a similar timeframe to braces but can be completed without irritating brackets and wires, so you can feel like your best self…. Read more »
When you have crooked, crowded, and overlapping teeth, you likely want to strengthen your smile but worry about the impact of metal braces. But our team can offer teens and adults alike clear smile correction with Invisalign®. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist talks about our clear aligners.
With Smile Direct Club filing for bankruptcy, many patients in the middle of treatment are being left in the dark. This can be frustrating, especially when this could affect the timeline of your care. At Shirley Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, New York, we accept transfer patients and strive to give them a positive… Read more »
Taking care of your smile is a lifelong process, and one that could certainly use revisiting every once-in-awhile. Indeed, there are several factors such as plaque, decay, and physical damage that can complicate your efforts to maintain a healthy, lifelong smile. It is important to stay on top of your preventive dental routine and know… Read more »
Having a balanced smile can be beneficial in a number of ways. Besides the notable cosmetic improvement of correcting crooked and improperly spaced teeth, there are also decided oral health benefits. When their teeth overcrowd, plaque and tartar can start to accumulate in these areas, leasing to tooth decay that can require dental fillings or… Read more »
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