Your little one is not born with all of the knowledge that they need. As a parent, you are there to help them to learn, and when it comes to their oral health, it can sometimes be a struggle. If they have started to push back against the idea of brushing and flossing, their routine… Read more »
When you find out your little one has a cavity, it can feel frustrating for both your child and you. You do your best to help them create an efficient oral hygiene routine, so finding out they have tooth decay can be frustrating. Luckily, the team at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics in Shirley, NY, offers… Read more »
Are your kids ready to go trick-or-treating? We’re just a few weeks away from Halloween, so you are likely busy preparing their costumes and decorating the house. While you prepare for this fun holiday, don’t let your family’s oral hygiene routine slip through the cracks. The team at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics in Shirley, NY,… Read more »
Your child’s oral health matters, and that means that, as a parent, you need to keep them to the right schedule of dental prevention. From the moment their first tooth starts to emerge, it is important to bring them into the office to meet with their dentist for a routine cleaning and examination every six… Read more »
Just like you do, your child needs to see the dentist at least twice each year for a cleaning and examination. While we understand that time can be tight as a parent, these visits are vital for their ability to keep their smile safe as they age. And there are times when the help of… Read more »
When your little one needs to start seeing the dentist, it is an amazing time. They have started to receive their baby teeth, or they may have turned one, and these are things to celebrate. But it also means that they need to start learning how to care for their smile, and if you have… Read more »
Just like you do, your child needs to see the dentist from time to time, starting with their first visit. Most kids need appointments for cleanings and examinations every six months, but some could see a benefit from an accelerated schedule of treatment. The big thing is, it is important to talk to their pediatric… Read more »
As children grow, it is important to keep an eye on their health. This means taking the time for their routine oral health visits at the dentist, showing up twice each year for a biannual checkup to make sure that they are growing into their smile in an appropriate way. If they are starting to… Read more »
Sometimes, children can struggle to understand the value of keeping up with their oral health. They need to maintain their smile through positive habits like brushing and flossing, and when they do not, plaque bacteria can start to pile up. If this is left, then it calcifies into a harder substance called tartar, and at… Read more »
You know that your child will inevitably lose their baby teeth. But what happens if one of them becomes cracked or broken? At our pediatric dental office in Shirley, NY, we see all sorts of dental conditions, including broken baby teeth, and we are here to help. If your little one has experienced dental damage,… Read more »
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