Category: Pediatric Dentistry

Taking Time For A Safer Smile

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Being a parent is a lot of responsibility, and it is also a bunch of fun. It can be tough for parents sometimes to understand their child’s timeline of development, especially when it comes to their oral health. That is why it is so essential to stick to the schedule of biannual dental checkups given… Read more »

Kids Playing Football This Season?

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Right about now, many kids across the metro are lacing up their cleats. And if your family is big into high school sports, it is important to make the effort to keep them safe. Their smiles can take a real beating during a football or basketball game. Having a dedicated pediatric dentist can help; if… Read more »

A Fall Checkup Keeps Them On Track

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If your child has only been in once this year to see their dentist, take the time for a visit. The goal for most kids is to have two biannual dental checkup each year, and we are really running out of time in 20206. A fall checkup can help them to stay on track; it… Read more »

Prepare For Thanksgiving With Dental Prevention

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Phew! We’re finally through Halloween. After all of that fun out there trick-or-treating, they’ve probably got a pretty big stock of candy that they’re trying to tackle. Taking the time for a biannual dental checkup right now, before Thanksgiving, can help your family to stay on track. Our helpful, local team at Shirley Orthodontics and… Read more »

Trick Or Treat Their Smile Well This Year

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They’re growing up right before your eyes. While they do it, they need to keep up with their oral health maintenance through brushing and flossing. This is a tricky time for smiles, though, due to all of the candy that floats around between now and the end of the year. Before they put on their… Read more »

Halloween Creates Real Smile Risks

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We get it: it is one of the most fun times of the year. Kids have their chance to dress up as their favorite characters, be spooky, and have the time of their lives gathering candy. But all of those tasty treats bring real smile risks, so this Halloween, be sure to keep up with… Read more »

Autumn Oral Health Tips To Keep In Mind

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Candy season is almost here. As soon as Halloween come around, it seems like there is chocolate and suckers on every countertop. That can be a real risk for childhood smiles, so when it gets to this point in the year, it’s good to have a plan. Talk to a trusted pediatric dentist in the… Read more »

Consistent Care Keeps Kids Safer

Your child needs dental care. The goal for most of them is to come in two times each year for a cleaning and an examination. That’s on top of their home hygiene routine of brushing and flossing, so if you’ve been going a little light on their biannual dental checkups, it’s time to bring them… Read more »

Imparting Quality Dental Habits

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They are learning them right now. As we speak. Children develop their dental habits at an early age, and that means that it’s important to teach them how to brush and floss. Bacteria do not care if they are still learning, either, so if they are due for a biannual dental checkup, bring them in… Read more »

Keeping Them On A Healthy Path

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Taking the time for your child is something you have to do. There are things that they need in order to grow into a happy and healthy adult, and their smile care is no exception. For most kids, the goal is to come in two times every year for a thorough cleaning and an examination…. Read more »