Category: Pediatric Dentistry

Fillings For Our Pediatric Patients

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When children develop a cavity, they need a treatment to prevent the onset of infection, or possibly the premature loss of the tooth! When your kids have a cavity, our team can offer treatment with a restoration. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about dental fillings.

Pulpotomies Offer Treatment For Infected Teeth

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When adults have an infected tooth, this means they need a root canal. But what about kids? For children, we have an alternative known as a pulpotomy. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we treat infected teeth in children’s smiles.

How Fluoride Strengthens Smiles

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We recently talked about how dental sealants can help strengthen the rear teeth and lower the risk of cavities. But in addition to dental sealants, we can offer another avenue of protection from cavities with fluoride treatments! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about fluoride and cavity prevention.

Stop Tooth Decay With Dental Sealants

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We want to help kids in our community enjoy good oral health and avoid the onset of tooth decay. One way to help is with a unique preventive treatment designed to protect teeth from the onset of tooth decay. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, dentist talks about the placement of dental sealants.

Checkups And Cleanings For Your Children

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Before the year comes to an end, you should find time for your child’s last checkup and cleaning visit of 2022! This could help your kids begin 2023 with a bright, healthy, and functional smile. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist or orthodontist talks about the benefits of checkups and cleanings for kids.

Keep Smiles Healthy This Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving and the winter holidays that follow are a great way to see friends and family. But often, these meals are high in sugar and starch, and this could lead to the onset of tooth decay. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist discusses how to keep smiles cavity-free during the holiday… Read more »

Creating Healthier Smiles With Digital Technology

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We want to offer quality care for our young patients and their parents as well. To ensure a customized approach that provides personalized care, we employ advanced digital technology. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about our digital technologies and how they help smiles!

Don’t Let Your Benefits Expire Before You Use Them

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We’re already in November, and before you know it 2022 will be coming to a close. Before that, the hectic holiday season will arrive to complicate your schedule. Which is why your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist would like to make sure you use your dental benefits before you lose them!

How We Secure Your Child’s Dental Crown

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Kids need to have a dental crown when an oral health issue like tooth decay or infection is too severe to be treated with a dental filling. We take time to ensure they blend with the smile and restore health and function. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about our… Read more »

Treating Cavities In Only One Visit

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When a tooth is aching, your child could be suffering from an untreated cavity. Without treatment, this could mean worsening pain and an infection. Which is why your little one may need a treatment with a dental filling. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about treating tooth decay in one… Read more »