Our team wants to help your kids avoid the onset of cavities. Tooth decay is common in little smiles and without care, could be a link to infection and premature tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist talks about how we use dental sealants and fluoride to lower the risk of tooth… Read more »
When a filling simply isn’t enough to treat an advanced cavity or an injured tooth, then your child may require a full dental restoration. With a crown, we can restore function, health, and sometimes the appearance of a tooth too! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist talks about how we place crowns on… Read more »
When a child’s tooth has a cavity, then we can bring relief with a dental filling. But what if a tooth develops an infection too severe to be addressed with a dental filling? In these situations, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist can offer a root canal alternative known as a pulpotomy.
Nearly everyone will have a cavity at least once in their lifetime. These are especially common in kids as they learn how to properly take care of their smiles. Preventive measures like checkups and fluoride treatment may be able to help reduce the chances of tooth decay, but they may not always be avoidable. If… Read more »
Preventive measures such as a consistent oral hygiene routine and biannual checkups can keep your child’s smile safe from decay and other common dental problems. However, some kids may be more susceptible to cavities. This may be due in part to genetics or inadequate hygiene. Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics in NY can help protect against… Read more »
Has your child been to the dentist yet? While this may seem quite young, you can bring them in for the first time around their first visit. This helps them get acclimated with the team for future visits. As they continue to grow, they can come in every six months for a visit, just… Read more »
Losing baby teeth is a rite of passage for your little one. However, when this happens too early, it can cause problems for their oral health and alignment. To prevent this space from becoming overcrowded, your Shirley, NY pediatric and orthodontic team may recommend having a space maintainer placed. This will help the permanent tooth… Read more »
If you have ever harmed a tooth, you may have had a dental crown placed over the damaged area. This restoration helps protect your pearly whites from further damage or infection. These tooth-shaped caps are available for kids, too. Your Shirley, NY, dentist may recommend this if your child’s teeth need extra protection to help… Read more »
If your child is experiencing a sudden and severe toothache, it could be due to an infection of their tooth. This can happen if a cavity has been left untreated for a long period. While fillings can help treat decay in mild cases, more serious situations such as these may require a pulpotomy. Shirley Orthodontics… Read more »
Many kids have trouble thoroughly brushing and flossing the rear of the mouth, which means these molars can become very vulnerable to tooth decay. But we can provide a preventive treatment that takes seconds to apply and protects these teeth. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist talks about dental sealants.
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