When your dentist informs you that your child has a cavity, you may be a little alarmed. Any problem with a kid’s healthy development is a cause for concern, and maintaining a healthy smile is a goal for most parents. How will your child respond to removing a cavity? With a comforting approach, your Shirley,… Read more »
Just like their parents, kids need to visit the dentist regularly for cleanings and examinations twice per year. These appointments prevent and detect oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay before they become worse. Each meeting with a member of your team lets your child receive a valuable review of their smile and… Read more »
When a filling isn’t enough to address the issues with your child’s smile, then we may recommend a dental crown! Each one is custom made and when possible, we use lifelike materials that blend with the smile. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about crowns for children!
When children complain about a toothache, this could mean the presence of a dental cavity. We want to help kids avoid discomfort, and to receive treatment so the teeth don’t become infected. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about placing fillings that look natural and that are safe for kids… Read more »
When a tooth in your child’s smile is infected, then discomfort could grow with time and your little one could risk tooth loss as well. To treat it, we can offer a root canal alternative that is perfect for kids. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the pulpotomy procedure.
In our last blog, we discussed how dental sealants can help protect little smiles from cavities. But we have another treatment option that can safeguard little smiles as well! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about helping kids with fluoride treatments.
When your children brush and floss, they often have trouble reaching the back teeth. This means a higher risk of tooth decay with time. Fortunately, we have a treatment option that could reduce the risk of tooth decay by up to 80%! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the… Read more »
Just like you, children need to see the dentist for routine checkup and cleaning every few months. These simple visits help prevent complications like tooth decay and dental infection, and could fight gingivitis in older kids too. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist discusses the importance of children’s checkups.
Learning that your child has a cavity can be stressful. The news carries concern over their health, but you can also worry about how they will experience treatment and how decay will affect their oral health in the long term. At our Shirley, NY dental practice, we are proud to provide protection for the smiles… Read more »
When children as young as age seven begin to show signs of developing misalignment, treatment can be used to help guide the smile and protect them from major misalignment and malocclusion. To do so, we can provide Phase I orthodontics, such as retainers and space maintainers. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and… Read more »
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