Category: Pediatric Dentistry

Dental Crowns Help Strengthen Little Smiles

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When you have a child with tooth decay or an injured tooth, then a restoration could protect them from worsening pain and complications. We have durable and long-lasting restorations to help their smiles. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we can strengthen little smiles with our dental crowns.

Placing Fillings That Look Natural

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When your children complain about an aching tooth, or sensitivity when eating, this could mean the presence of a cavity. To prevent more severe symptoms or the onset of an infection, then we may need to place a filling. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about placing our natural looking… Read more »

Pulpotomies Could Treat An Infected Tooth

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When we see a child with a cavity, we often bring relief with a lifelike dental filling. But what if a tooth becomes infected or abscessed? Instead of a traditional root canal procedure, we could offer as a more conservative option. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the pulpotomy.

Fluoride Treatments Can Limit Your Child’s Cavity Risk

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We recently blogged about dental sealants, which can safeguard the rear molars from tooth decay. But during each of your child’s checkup and cleaning visit, we can apply a fluoride gel to strengthen the teeth. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the benefits of fluoride.

Preventing Cavities By Placing Sealants

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Did you know that we have a treatment that can lower the risk of tooth decay by 80%? With dental sealants, we can help kids avoid cavities by protecting their most vulnerable teeth. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we safeguard little smiles with dental sealants.

What To Expect From Your Kid’s First Visit

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Has it been a while since your child visited a dentist, or have you been able to bring them to one? To protect little smiles, kids need to have a checkup and cleaning every six months. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about what to expect from your child’s first… Read more »

Caring For Your Smiles From Home

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In between seeing our team for checkups and cleanings, you need to care for your smile at home. This goes for yourself and for your children as well. Simple actions like proper brushing and flossing can keep cavities and gingivitis at bay. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about caring… Read more »

Using Digital Technology To Treat Little Smiles

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Our team offers pediatric dentistry for kids, and orthodontics for kids and adults. We know that every smile, regardless of age, is unique and needs personalized treatment. To offer care and custom-fitted orthodontics and appliances, we use digital technology. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about digital x-rays and 3D… Read more »

When Little Smiles Need Dental Crowns

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We’ve recently talked about how placing a filling can treat cavities in little smiles. But if a concern is too severe for a dental filling, then our team may recommend a dental crown. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we place dental crowns.

Aching Tooth? Time For A Dental Filling

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When your children report a toothache, then this could potentially mean a dental cavity. Without treatment, this could lead to worsening pain and the onset of an infection. To treat the tooth, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist could offer a lifelike and safe composite resin dental filling.